Design Resource
Wood Carving - Furniture
Craft of Wood Carving - Warangal
by
Prof. Bibhudutta Baral, Divyadarshan C. S. and Lija M. G.
Tools and Raw Materials
Following are the tools and raw materials required for the making of the wood furniture of Warangal:
• Chain Saw Machine: It is used to cut the log of wood.
• Rope: It is used to tie the log of wood for transporting.
• Thick Stick: It is used to carry the log of wood.
• Chalk Piece: It is used to mark on the surface of the wood with the required length.
• Timber Cutting Machine: It is used to cut the log of wood to the required sizes.
• Cut Pieces of Wood: It is used as a support for the cutting of the log of wood.
• Brush: It is used to apply the used engine oil on the surface of the cutting machine.
• Used Engine Oil: It is applied on the surface of the machine for easy cutting of the log of wood.
• Measuring Tape: It is used to measure the length of the wood required.
• Pen: It is used to mark the required lengths on the wood surface.
• Try Square: It is used to measure the proportions of the wood pieces.
• Wood Lathe Machine: It is used in making the design on the wood by turning process.
• Buffing Machine: The outer surface is buffed in some cases for smooth finish.
• Hammer: It is used to give impact on the wood pieces for the required shapes.
• Chisel (Uli): It is used for the basic and the intricate carving.
• Sandpaper: It is used to smoothen the surface of wood.
• Wood Polish: It is used to give the final finish for products made by the craftsman.
