Raw Materials
• Wood: It is the main component of Nettur petti, woods mainly used are Rosewood, Aanjili, Jackwood and Mahogany which are sourced locally.
• Brass: Raw metal and brass sheets are the next major component used in the making of Nettur petti which is usually sourced from Mumbai. If there is an urgent requirement then it is sourced locally which will be priced little high.
Tools
• Uli: Uli means chisel. There are different types of chisels in various sizes are used during the process of making wooden boxes as well as metal casting and its finishing.
• Pozhichuli & Cheevuli (Plainer): There are the two tools used for making the surface even and smooth.
• Gushimattom: It is handmade wooden tool which is used for marking the measurements on the planks.
• Chuttika: Chuttika means hammers, there are different types wooden and metal hammers are used in the making of Nettur Petti.
• Measuring Tool: There are different types of metallic scales used. Other than these different types of filers, wooden saw, metal cutting blade, nails, scissors are also used.