Able To Cane

Chair Caning Supplies & More

Buy your supplies from Able to Cane! We're working on an online ordering system, until that is up and running, please view our descriptions below of common caning supplies we offer. Then use the links for pricing. When you're ready to tackle your next project, either give us a call to place your order, fill out our order form and email or snail mail it to us. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.

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Genuine Cane	Genuine Cane One hank is sufficient for seating three to four chairs. Cane is selected extra long quality strands varying from 12 to 20 foot lengths. The price includes the binder. Choose Super-Fine for a 1/8" hole in chair frame, Fine-Fine or Fine will fit into a 3/16" hole and Narrow-Medium for holes 1/4". Click here for genuine cane pricing

Pressed Cane Webbing	Pressed Cane Webbing Order at least one inch larger, on all four sides, than the chair seats widest side. Three widths are available and the price is per foot. Discounts are offered on 50' rolls. Other styles of webbing available as a special order; please send a sample. Click here for pressed cane webbing pricing

Binder Cane	Binder Cane Cane is used for porch rockers or wrapping wicker pieces. Price is per 500 foot hank. Click here for binder cane pricing

Spline	Spline Spline is the binder for pressed cane webbing. Cost is per foot. Click here for spline pricing

Fibre Rush	Fibre Rush Now in stock! Wheaton rush, lighter than the regular kraft brown, is nicer to weave and is dyable-handy for those jobs that need to "match". This paper product is a good, inexpensive substitute for natural rush. Price is per two pound coil. Click here for fibre rush pricing

Natural Rush	Natural Rush Choose natural rush for finer antiques. The cattails are hand-harvested from a freshwater pond here in Maine. Minimum order is 10 pounds, about the weight of one bundle, which will do one average size chair. Click here for natural rush pricing

Reeds	Reeds Reeds are extra select premium thick cut. Sold in hanks, all sizes are the same price and the cost is per pound. Click here for reed pricing

Danish Cord	Danish Cord This 1/8" diameter twisted cord is popular in contemporary seating. Available in two pound coils, enough for an average chair. Orders of 6lbs or more drops the price per pound. Call with your needs to determine price. Click here for danish cord pricing

We will be happy to track down and procure, if possible, all special requests.