Suruga Bamboo Ware This page uses QuickTime. To download click on the icon. Stage One Measuring: Measuring it against a ruler, the bamboo is cut with a fine tooth saw. Stage Two Splitting: Having removed the skin of the bamboo, it is split to the required size with a straight, narrow-bladed hatchet. Stage Three Thicknessing: The split pieces are now put through a thicknesser. Stage Four Bending a Ring: A ring of bamboo is made by warming and bending the material. Stage Five Click on the picture for QuickTime Movie Splints: Narrow splints are made by splitting pieces of bamboo with a knife. The end is then shaved. Stage Six Click on the picture for QuickTime Movie Round Splints: Round splints are made by passing the pieces of bamboo through a hole in a metal sheet. Stage Seven Bending: Splints are bent using a hot iron. Stage Eight Opening Holes: Holes for the splints are made in the ring of bamboo. Stage Nine Assembly: The splints are passed through the holes in the ring to complete assembly.