Rural Technologies

Bamboo grows in the form of cluster of bamboo culms. Most of the bamboo varieties grow completely within two years. In 2–5 years (depending on species), fungus begins to form on the outside of the Culm, which eventually penetrates and overcomes the Culm. Around 5 to 8 years later (species- and climate-dependent), the fungal growth causes the culm to collapse and decay. Hence individual bamboo, depending upon its condition needs to be harvested at particular age and selected bamboo has to be cut and removed from the cluster. Manually operated Bamboo Cutting tool has been developed, which is consists of a cutter, cutter holder and extension rod (of length ranging from 0.5 m to 2 m). The tool is able to cut selected bamboo from the culm, even if the approach to it is difficult.