The Cane Webbing Tool is used to install rattan cane webbing, also known as pressed cane or pre-woven cane. It's designed to gently press the cane into the groove using either the flat edge or the curved edge. The working end is tapered to allow it to be pushed to the bottom of the groove and is rounded to reduce the risk of breaking the cane. The flat edge has a slightly rounded corner to gently work the cane into corners without breaking it with a sharp edge.
This is made in our own workshop with a hardwood handle and an acrylic tool end that won't rust or leave marks on the cane. The wood is finished with shellac for a smooth finish.
Also see our Reed Spline Miter Guide Tool, for cutting reed spline accurately.
Customer Reviews
Worked like a charm!
Thank you for the training video on YouTube.
Used the tool on my first webbed cane chair back project; a large curvy edged piece. I was able to get the entire piece in and perfectly square and appropriately taught without a hitch. The width of the tool was perfect so it worked through even the curves without breaking the caning. The cost plus shipping to the USA is a bit painful butvery much worth it.
This canning tool is awesome, replaces using items that could tear your press cane! Also the video using pieces of spline instead of wedges is genius. Been doing this for for 60this tool is awesome!
The custom designed Rattan Cane Webbing Installation Tool is a game changer. I’ve tried every imaginable tool for this task, & even made a few of my own over the years. However, this design with one end rounded, is just the perfect shape & size for manipulating wet cane into groves prior to splining. I still had to be careful & work slowly, patiently & systematically around the piece, but this tool provided the right shape & flexibility to fit & stretch the cane webbing into the groves perfectly, the first time, every time. I repaired all 4 chair backs with this tool & method in 1 1/2 hours after soaking. I may not use it very often, but I will use it exclusively for the rest of my life. Thank you for such a creative solution to an age-old problem. Greg
I have quite a few chairs to re-cane, so the tool is great, solid, made to last ,and serves the purpose.