Flute Making Unit
This business involves the manufacturing of traditional Indian bamboo flutes (bansuri). The unit produces various sizes and types of flutes, including straight-blow and cross-over models, tailored for both professional musicians and casual use.
Project cost & finance
Cost of Project
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Building & Civil Work | 5 |
| Furniture & Fixtures | 1 |
| Working Capital | 3.33 |
| Total | 9.33 |
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Means of Finance
figures in ₹ Lakhs
| Own Contribution | 0.93 |
| Term Loan | 5.4 |
| Working Capital Loan | 3 |
| Total | 9.33 |
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Raw materials & machinery
Machinery & equipment5
- Vernier CaliperBuy on Amazon ↗
- Craft KnifeBuy on Amazon ↗
- ChiselsBuy on Amazon ↗
- Power DrillBuy on Amazon ↗
- Metal PokersBuy on Amazon ↗
Raw materials4
- Bamboo StickBuy on Amazon ↗
- PencilBuy on Amazon ↗
- RodBuy on Amazon ↗
- Sand PaperBuy on Amazon ↗
Manufacturing process
- Select and measure bamboo using a Vernier Caliper to determine potential sound quality.
- Cut the bamboo to the desired length based on the target pitch.
- Clean the interior and remove internal knots using a metal rod.
- Smooth the inner and outer surfaces using sand paper.
- Mark hole positions with a pencil and burn them into the bamboo using heated metal bars.
- Fit a stopper (cork) inside the bamboo to direct airflow.
- Fine-tune the pitch by adjusting length or widening holes with a file.
- Wash and clean the finished product.
- Store overnight in a bath of almond and antiseptic ginger oil.
From the project report
