Object Archives | Page 2 of 2 | François-Xavier Lachance, a first-rate craftsman and builder of wooden boats on Île d’Orléans

Half hull of a sailboat designed by F-X Lachance. Taking apart this model would help the craftsman convert the measurements to actual size.

Brace belonging to F-X Lachance used to hand-drill holes.

Long wood bits used by F-X Lachance.

The electric drill used by F-X Lachance.

A template used to mass-produce identical rowboat frames. Steam-heated wood would be attached to it until it dried and keep the desired shape.

Traditional tools used by François-Xavier Lachance and his father before him.