Can I add cane to a chair?
Choose a chair that can be caned. The holes should be drilled in intervals of about 1⁄2 inch (1.3 cm) around the perimeter of the area of the frame you want to cane. Do not attempt to add holes to a regular chair in order to cane it. Only chairs with pre-drilled holes are acceptable for caning.
What is pressed cane webbing?
Use cane webbing for chairs that have a groove around the perimeter of the chair, as shown at left. This is also called “sheet cane” and “pressed cane”. SCROLL DOWN THIS PAGE TO ORDER CANE WEBBING.
How do you measure a pressed cane?
To determine the correct size of cane you need, measure the distance from the CENTER of one hole to the CENTER of the next hole. It will be 3/8″, 7/16″, 1/2″, 5/8″, 3/4″ or 1″. If you are in doubt about sizes, send a sample from the old chair & we will match it.
Is caning a chair difficult?
TAKE NOTE: Since the chair caning design is based on the square, the trapezoidal chair shape is closest to the square and the easiest to learn on. Round chair seats, horseshoe-shaped, and chairs with over 72 drilled holes are the most difficult, and not good for your first attempt.
How much cane do I need for a chair?
Most English chairs have between 9 and 11 holes per 6 inches so will usually need 2.0mm and 2.5mm cane, if there are more holes than this then the cane will need to be smaller, less and the cane will need to be larger.
Is cane webbing expensive?
The price for cane webbing is also per inch (the same as caning.com), but you can also purchase a 50′ roll if you need a large amount. You do have to pay shipping as well. Prices range from $. 40 per inch to $337 per 50′ roll.
How much cane do I need for a chair seat?
Most English chairs have between 9 and 11 holes per 6 inches so will usually need 2.0mm and 2.5mm cane, if there are more holes than this then the cane will need to be smaller, less and the cane will need to be larger. We can help you to work it out if you know the “holes to 6 inch” statistic.
Do you have to soak cane webbing?
Cane Webbing and Spline need to be soaked for about 30 minutes for flexibility. If it still seems stiff, soak a bit longer. Don’t try to install cane webbing if it’s still dry enough to crack. Don’t “oversoak” your cane for long periods of time or overnight.