Introduction to Installing Cane Webbing in Furniture

Learn the basics of installing cane webbing on furniture projects. Cane webbing has been used in furniture making for centuries. Rattan cane is exceptionally durable, making it a good choice for heavy-duty applications, such as chair seats. Cane webbing can also be used as a panel material in doors or cabinet backs, adding an interesting texture to a project.
Traditional cane webbing - www.rockler.co...
Reed spline - www.rockler.co...

[@justinec4991]

great demo, all the other videos are easy diy ways but this shows the right way to do it.

[@user-cd1hs2vw2x]

Good demo. Loved this. One of my friends wants to do this, now I can help her. Thank you.

[@rockler]

Awesome! 🙌

[@ChipLinck]

Great video. To the point and complete.

[@rockler]

Thanks for watching!

[@mayasantiago-et5sd]

Woooo manic me* is loving this!

[@joachimmarappa9136]

Thanks Jackson

[@Mieszko777]

YES!

[@dbhead2952]

I’ve been using cane in my builds lately but have only been attaching it using staples. I soak it then attach it to the inside part of the door. It looks great initially but the cane starts to loosen up after a few months. I definitely need a router to start doing it this way. Could this be done with a handheld router rather than a router table?

[@rockler]

Where there’s a will, there’s a way to tackle nearly any woodworking task with alternate tools. In this case, you could use a handheld router - preferably a compact model in a plunge base- but there are a couple of challenges: The frame workpieces are narrow, and the channels for the cane need to be parallel to the workpiece edges and square to one another. A router table and fence make these challenges easy to overcome. The table offers a large worksurface for supporting frameworks made of narrow parts, and the fence indexes the location of the router bit while keeping the bit running parallel to the frame edges. All in all, it’s the most convenient tool for the job and the easier option for a novice router operator. If you use a handheld router instead, you’ll need to attach its base to an edge guide (which serves as the fixed-distance fence) and become comfortable feeding the tool steadily along the narrow edges of the frame. With some practice and confidence, it’s do-able. But the task won’t be as easy as if you were using a router table.

[@dbhead2952]

@@rockler thank you for the in depth reply!

[@TheLookoutGuy]

Rockler website not available great video though.

[@rockler]

Hello, Our website is working. You can find the weave cane at - www.rockler.com/conventional-weave-cane - and the reed spline at - www.rockler.com/reed-spline - Thanks!

[@Grunt49]

Always good topics.

[@dbhead2952]

did you guys use 1/4" spline? or was it 5/16"?

[@rockler]

We used reed spline for 5/16" by 5/16" spline groove. Here is a link to the reed spline we used www.rockler.com/reed-spline

[@dpmeyer4867]

thanks

[@badgoods_tx]

Is there a rule of thumb for the depth of the groove? Thanks in advance!

[@marimartinez-me6pf]

Hi, im a first semester industrial designer… I have a question, do you apply the rattan wet directly to the wood without any sealing or finished?

[@rockler]

Generally before finish is applied. However, the process could vary depending on your construction and finishing needs.

[@createaneutroncreateaneutr7433]

Why hide glue ONLY on one side of the panel?? Does that mean the other three sides are only held in place by the unglued reed splines??

[@rockler]

You should put glue in all 4 sides

[@jadegomez163]

If I’m using 5 mm round spline, how big would I router the groove? Is 1/4” appropriate?

[@rockler]

Hi Jade, The groove should be wide enough so that the spline fits snuggly BUT can be removed with just finger pressure(not needing a prying tool). 5mm is difficult because it's in between 3/16" and 1/4". We recommend trying a test piece with just the 1/4" and if its to loose, you're going to have to sneak-up on the size. Thanks

[@cyprianskiba8768]

How thick of a spline for a 1/4” opening?

[@ram.1894]

So how do I DIY without these machines?

[@peanutshells7862]

Probably find a different video showing a crafter method.

[@kahoycrafts]

Very cool, so it's basically a rabbet cut then?

[@rockler]

It would be more of a Dado since a rabbet does not have wood on both sides.

[@renannascimento2423]

✌🏽

[@henrysara7716]

Great tip thy

[@RAEESSK-o8v]

Good demo but you use stapler for more strength.

[@rockler]

We are demonstrating a more traditional method here. But yes, you can use staples as well.

[@RAEESSK-o8v]

@@rockler thanks for your reply. Actually i am in same field. We use staplers for customers satisfaction. Again thanks you.

[@rockler]

🙌💙

[@cyprianskiba8768]

How thick was the channel ?

[@rockler]

Hello, the channel is 5/16" wide and 5/16" deep.

[@tylerjenkins6088]

Wheres the link to free plans?

[@rockler]

It is under the learn section on our website but here is a direct link 😊 www.rockler.com/learn/Cane-Webbing-Cabinet-Plan

[@setit-l4f]

Hello my Friend I.m interesting for natural wooden rattan chairs and natural wooden dining table would pls give us chance to get your contact

[@rockler]

Hello, Unfortunately we are a woodworking and hardware retail company. Sorry about that. Our videos are meant for teaching and guidance for people to build things their selves.

[@debbiedetorre2464]

Not easy