Product Details
- Product Type: Reed spline
- Spline Size: 9/64”
- Fits Groove Width: 11/64”
- Pack Length: Sold in 10-foot packs
- Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 9.8 x 1 inches
- Item Weight: 1.12 ounces
- Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
- Material Type: Traditional natural fiber reed spline
- Best For: Cane chair seats, chair backs, furniture panel grooves, and cane webbing replacement projects
- Compatibility Note: Use with woven cane webbing and groove-style chair frames only.
Best Uses for Reed Spline
This reed spline is designed to hold cane webbing securely in the groove after the webbing has been positioned in the seat or panel opening. It is commonly used for chair caning repairs, cane webbing replacement, and furniture restoration projects where a clean groove is already present.
If you are repairing a wider chair seat or larger furniture panel, check your cane webbing size before choosing the spline. For larger webbing projects, cane webbing roll can be useful when one sheet is not enough.
Fit and Sizing Guide
Spline size should be chosen by the width of the groove, not only by the visible size of the old spline. This 9/64” reed spline is intended for an 11/64” wide groove. Before ordering, remove a small section of the old spline if possible and measure the groove carefully.
If your chair uses a different groove size, compare this item with spline for cane chairs so you can choose the right replacement size. For similar small spline repair projects, Commonwealth Basket RS872-1 Reed Spline #8, 3/16-Inch by 72-Inch may also be worth checking.
Installation Notes
Before installing, make sure the groove is clean and free from old glue, broken spline, and loose cane. The cane webbing should be seated evenly before pressing or tapping the spline into the groove. Use steady pressure and avoid forcing the spline if the groove size does not match.
For easier handling during chair repair, wooden pegs for chair caning can help hold material in place while you work.
Important Buyer Notes
This reed spline is not made for chairs with individual drilled holes around the frame. Those chairs usually need strand cane or a full hand-caning repair method. If you need a fuller repair setup with cane, pegs, awl, and instructions, a complete chair caning kit may be more suitable.
