Product Details
- Product type: Reed spline / natural rattan cane material
- Size: #8 reed spline
- Thickness: 3/16 inch
- Length: 65 feet
- Material: Rattan
- Package includes: 1 reed spline roll, not a cane webbing sheet
- Item model number: KEILEOHO
- Item weight: 7.4 ounces
- Package dimensions: 10.39 x 10.2 x 1.69 inches
- Best for: Cane chair repair, grooved chair seats, cane webbing repair, chair recaning, wicker repair, spline replacement, and DIY furniture fixes
What This Reed Spline Is Used For
This reed spline is mainly used in chair seats or furniture panels where cane webbing is held inside a routed groove. After the cane webbing is fitted into the groove, the spline is pressed over it to help keep the webbing tight and secure.
For a complete chair seat repair, many buyers pair this roll with a pre-woven cane webbing kit, glue, wedges, and trimming tools. This helps make the repair process easier when old cane, old spline, or dried glue needs to be removed first.
How to Check the Right Fit
Measure the groove before buying, especially if you are replacing old chair caning material. A 3/16 inch spline should match the groove closely. If the spline is too small, it may not hold the cane webbing securely. If it is too large, it may be difficult to press into the groove without damaging the frame.
If your project needs a slightly different size or shorter section, compare this product with another #8 reed spline option before ordering. For size comparison across different chair grooves, you can also review spline for cane chairs.
Installation Notes
Before installing new spline, remove the old spline and clean the groove completely. A 3/16 caning chisel can help remove old material, dried glue, and broken spline from the chair groove.
Soak the reed spline briefly before installation so it becomes easier to bend around corners. Do not over-soak it, because overly soft spline can be harder to press evenly into the groove. Use wooden wedges to hold cane webbing in place while working around the seat or panel.
Care and Handling
Keep the reed spline dry before use and store it in a clean place away from excess moisture. Because this is natural rattan, slight differences in color, texture, and flexibility can happen from roll to roll.
After installation, allow the repaired seat or panel to dry fully before regular use. Trim extra spline carefully and check that the webbing is seated evenly around the full groove.
Buyer Notes
This product is best for grooved cane webbing repairs, not traditional hole-to-hole hand caning, aromatherapy, modeling, or general decoration-only use. Always confirm the groove size, project length, and package quantity before ordering.
Before choosing this reed spline roll, confirm the listed #8 size, 3/16 inch thickness, 65-foot length, and project requirements against your chair groove or repair instructions.
