Product Details
- Product type: Medium strand chair cane with binder cane
- Cane size: 3mm Medium
- Coil length: 1000 ft
- Binder cane included: 4 strands of 4mm binder cane
- Recommended use: Traditional hand-caning and chair seat repair
- Chair type: Chairs with drilled holes around the frame
- Hole guidance: For 1/4” drilled holes spaced about 3/4” center to center
- Product dimensions: 8 x 8.5 x 1.2 inches
- Shipping weight: 9.6 ounces
- Brand/manufacturer: V.I. Reed & Cane, Inc.
- Recommended tools: C.S. Osborne caning tool and basic hand-caning repair tools
Best Use and Compatibility
This 3mm medium chair cane is a good choice for larger hand-caned chair seats where the drilled holes are wider and spaced farther apart. It is commonly used when smaller cane sizes feel too thin for the frame or when the chair pattern needs a stronger medium strand.
For smaller drilled holes or closer spacing, compare this item with chair cane fine 2.5mm 1000 ft coil before ordering.
For very fine chair work, chair cane fine fine 2.25mm 1000 ft coil may be a better match.
For larger hole spacing or heavier-looking cane work, review chair cane common 3.5mm 1000 ft coil as another option.
How to Choose the Correct Cane Size
Before ordering, measure both the drilled hole size and the distance from the center of one hole to the center of the next hole. This medium 3mm cane is listed for 1/4” drilled holes spaced about 3/4” center to center.
Choosing the wrong size can make the repair harder. Cane that is too small may look loose, while cane that is too large may be difficult to pull through the chair holes and may put extra stress on the frame.
The included binder cane is used around the outside edge after the seat is woven. For extra finishing material, 4mm binder cane can be ordered separately.
Installation Notes
Soak the chair cane before weaving so it becomes flexible enough to pass through the drilled holes without cracking. Do not over-soak the cane, because very soft cane can stretch too much during installation.
Remove all old cane and clean the drilled holes before starting the new seat. Clean holes help the cane pass through more smoothly and give the finished seat a neater look.
A C.S. Osborne caning tool No.406 can help guide cane through the holes and reduce hand strain during repeated weaving steps.
Care After Installation
Let the finished cane seat dry fully before regular use. Natural cane tightens as it dries, so using the chair too soon can affect the final seat tension.
Keep the finished chair in a dry indoor or covered area. Long exposure to moisture, direct sun, or high heat can weaken natural cane over time.
