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Cane Furniture - Ernakulam, Kerala
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Tools and Raw Materials
Following are the tools and raw materials required for making of Cane Furniture at Ernakulam.
• Cheevuna kati: It is type of knife used to scrape the outer surface of the canes.
• Polikuna Kati:It is used to cut open the canes.
• Aache kati: It is used to make the cane strips of even sizes.
• Hacksaw blade: It is used to cut the canes to required length.
• Measuring Tape: It is used to measure the length required for cutting and bending.
• Pencil: It is used to mark the portions to be flamed.
• Gas propane torch: It is used to heat the portions required for bending.
• Two poles: Generally used as a support for bending.
• Nails: It is used to hold the frames to gather.
• Hammers: It is used to give impact on the frames.
• Brush: It is used to apply wood polish on the furniture.
• Scissors: It is used to cut the required length of cane strips.
