A chair repairer is someone who specializes in restoring and repairing chairs. This job requires a great deal of skill and knowledge of the materials used to make chairs. The term CANER is often used to refer to a chair repairer, as it is derived from the French word for chair-making, 'canne'. Caners use a variety of tools and techniques to repair chairs, including weaving, splicing, and gluing. They may also use specialized tools such as a caning awl or a caning knife.