Product Details
- Product Name: Osborne 405 1/8 Caning Chisel Restoration Seat Replacement for Reed Spline
- Brand: C.S. Osborne
- Tool Type: Caning chisel / spline removal tool
- Chisel Size: 1/8 inch
- Main Use: Removing old reed spline from chair grooves
- Product Dimensions: 2 x 2 x 12 inches
- Item Weight: 0.8 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces
- Suggested Use: Chair caning restoration, pressed cane seat repair, reed spline removal
- Package Quantity: Verify before publishing
Best Use For Chair Caning Repair
This caning chisel is made for restoration jobs where old spline needs to be removed from the groove of a chair seat or panel. It can help prepare the chair frame before adding new cane webbing and new spline.
For groove-style chair projects, choose the correct spline for cane chairs after measuring the old groove and existing spline size.
How To Use This Caning Chisel
Start by checking the chair seat groove and identifying where the old spline is glued in place. Work slowly around the edge, using the chisel to loosen the old spline without damaging the wooden frame.
After removing the old material, clean the groove before fitting new cane webbing. If you are repairing a smaller pressed cane seat, a pressed cane webbing kit may be useful because it includes matching repair supplies for a complete seat project.
Matching Supplies For Cane Seat Replacement
This tool is only for removing old material. It does not replace cane webbing, spline, wedges, or instructions. For larger repair projects, a 24×24 pressed cane webbing kit may be a better option if the chair opening needs a larger cane mesh piece.
If you prefer to cut your own material from a larger roll, a cane webbing roll can be used for multiple repair projects when the pattern and size match the chair.
Spline Size And Fit Notes
The chisel size should match the type of repair work you are doing. Always measure the groove and compare it with your replacement spline before ordering supplies.
For smaller groove repair needs, compare reed spline 9/64 with your old spline size before installing new material.
Care And Safety Notes
Use the tool with steady pressure and avoid forcing it into the wood. Wear eye protection when removing old spline or dried glue, and keep the sharp end away from hands while working. Store the chisel safely after use.
