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    Vanji Making - Ernakulam, Kerala

    Boat Making
    by
    Prof. Bibhudutta Baral,Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M G
    NID, Bengaluru
    Tools and Raw Materials
     
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    Following are the tools and raw materials required to make the Vanji (the traditional boat).

    • Wild Jack/ Punna: It is generally the wood preferred for making of the Vanji.

    • Coconut Husk: It is used to fill the gaps between the planks of wood.

    • Coir Rope: It is used to align together to fill the gaps between the planks of wood.

    • Nylon Rope: It is generally used to stitch the filling material in a criss cross manner.

    • Wooden Mallet: It is generally used to tighten the rope bundle to the condensed form.

    • Uli (Chisel): It is generally used to shape the wood to the required forms.

    • Sawing Machine: It is used to cut the wood to the required shapes and sizes.

    • Planer: It is used to smooth the surface of wood at various stages.

    • Hand Drill: It is used to make holes at the required portions.

    • Iron Nails: It is used to place the coir fibers to the holes firmly to avoid any leakages of water.

    • Needle: It is used to stitch the fillings together in the gaps.

    • Wood Filler/ Putty: It is used to cover the gaps in the wood surface.

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