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I am building a headboard with 3 cane panels in it. I am trying to find how wide and deep the groove needs to be for the reed spline that seats the pre-woven cane material.
Also, I am concerned that the little lip of wood btwn the groove and the opening might crack upon the cane drying and the force of the reed spline. Does that little lip of wood need to be lower to accomodate the cane material that will go over it?
I haven’t decided on what hardwood to use as of yet, but probably a poplar or maple.
Any suggestions, thoughts or experience?
Jeff
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I have re-caned several chairs using the pre-woven material. The reed spline comes in several sizes and in restoration work you need to pick the correct size. In your case you can pick the size that looks good since you are also making the groove. It should be a firm press fit, needing just a little bit of hammering (using a backer block of course). Splitting is not a problem if the fit is correct. You should buy the reed spline and cane first and then make a test fit on a piece of scrap. I don't think the interior portion needs to be a little lower because the top of the reed spline is convex and therefore will be a little proud of the surface.
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