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Drill used for boatbuilding at Vaul

Wood and metal hand-operated drill from the workshop of Vaul boatbuilders.

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Hand-operated drill from the workshop of Vaul boat-builders

Made from wood and iron, it was operated by pulling the central piece of wood up and down the shaft, which made the end turn. Some Vaul families were famous for boat-building in the 1800s.

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