Make a Bamboo Wind Chime

With the profile of the fluted ends marked with a pencil, we'll now cut out the ends on a band saw. You'll be free-handing these cuts on your band saw, but fortunately, the bamboo cuts easily and cleanly if you take your time. Be careful not to rush, particularly when ripping with the grain (up the stalk), as dried bamboo has a tendency to split.

Place the bamboo on your band saw with the center line on the very top. You'll want to avoid twisting the piece as you cut it to keep the back side of the profile even with the front side.

Begin cutting at the bottom corner mark and work your way into the piece of bamboo. When you get close to the center line, ease the bamboo until it is parallel with the blade, again taking care keep the pencil line at the very top of the piece. Continue upwards until you get close to the opposite angle mark, then ease the bamboo around until you are at the proper angle, and finish the cut.

Repeat these steps with the other pieces of bamboo. Sand each flute by hand.