Tip for using Glued handles

Do you like the rustic look of a glued or stapled "D handle but worry about the bent corners cracking or breaking?
Try this tip:
Lay out your base with a stake laying under the handle. Weave the base as usual around the handle and its shadow stake. When you turn up the stakes and weave the first row, hold the shadow stake tight against the outside of the handle and weave around them as one. Weave the entire basket this way. Cut the shadow stake off at the top of the basket so that the top of it is hidden by the rim.
This will help to support the "D" handle and spread any pressure from the weight of the items in the basket.

Try fancy cane patterns.

To go a step farther in hand cane and weave fancy patterns, try "Ideas for the Experienced Caner #1 and #2.

Experienced Caner #1
http://catalog.countryseat.com/ideasfortheexperiencedcaner1-bypeterka.aspx
Step-by-step guide with photos for advanced weaving designs. Included are curved & barrel backs and the star & lace patterns.

28 pages




Experienced Caner #2
http://catalog.countryseat.com/ideasfortheexperiencedcaner2-bypeterka.aspx

Step-by-step guide with photos for advanced weaving designs. Included are 2 variations of the spider web pattern, daisy chain, daisy & button and double daisy designs.

22 pages

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Handle Measurements

Confused about how handles are measured? Check out our FAQ's page -
http://www.countryseat.com/faq.htm#how - for more info and pictures.

Open Weave

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What to do with Wire Handles & Hangers

Wire Handles & Hangers

Q: How are the wire hangers used?

A: Wires are most commonly used as hangers for wall baskets but can also be used just for decoration. Place the horizontal bar of the wire on top of the last row of weaving. Hold in place with a 1/2" rubber tipped clamp. Tuck down the stakes over the wire and into the weaving as usual and apply the rim. Make sure the the horizontal bar is hidden in the rim and the lasher goes completely around it. The wire will be held securely in place after lashing the rim.

The bean pot and jelly wires are usually attached over the center spokes of the basket with wire eyelets (separate loops of wire). Only the horizontal bars of the eyelets are lashed into the rim. The eyelets enable the handle to swing.

A few types of jelly and bean pot wires do not have a pre-bent loop. These handles with the straight ends can be attached in several ways:

1) Using a pair of pliers, bend the bottom into a loop and attach to mini eyelets or large eyelets purchased separately and attach as above.

2) Complete the basket and lash the rim. Now bend the bottom of the wire under and back around the rim. The end can be twisted back around the wire above the rim.

3) Using a pair of pliers, bend the bottom of the wire 90 degrees. Tuck your stakes over the bend and lash the rim as usual.

#2 & #3 will result in a stationary handle.