Don H. from Ontario Canada, provided these instructions on how to finish off a cane chair project.  Step 7.  I will include his writing in with the drawings that he sent.  Thanks, Don, for sharing these techniques.

Don H. wrote on October 22, 2003

"Wayne:
Just some sketches on finishing off the Binding (or Beading) in corners. (Step 7).

I use pegs in every other hole. However I do "Couch with #2 cain over binding 2 holes in a row and leave one hole in front where wear takes it's toll.

I like to take Binding/Beading over the pegs in the back corner, so that no peg is showing.

Anyway you have a nice "forum" on your web site for those who wish to cain chairs.

For years I too thought about doing my own caining until I took the "plunge" - got a chair, took the caining out piece by piece, saw the pegs, understood the verticles, horizontals, diagonals etc - got a book and discovered what I was doing was correct.

I now make patterns for chairs that don't have holes, drill the holes and cane - including round chairs!!

Like you, this is a "hobby" at this time. However I've caned 4 chairs for others - here in Ontario. We get $1.50/hole (Canadian) ($.75 US). Some charge more!!  I also refinish the chairs which is even more rewarding.

Other "hobbies" are antique cars (1920 Dodge & 32 Olds), ham radio, collecting stamps - sometimes work gets in the way!!
Don H."

Don sent a picture of a tool that he uses to lift cane:

Don H. sends this picture to help illustrate the "couching" of the "Beading". Another alternative method for Finishing Off, Step 7. I scanned in Don's documents so that everything is exactly as he drew them. 

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I like Don's illustration of finishing off the corners. I may try this on my next chair.