A range of unique tools designed specifically for making Windsor chairs. Our travishers, scraper tools and spokeshaves have been developed by professional chair maker James Mursell and can be purchased safely and securely from this website and shipped anywhere in the world.
James has been making Windsor chairs for over 2 decades and began to make his own tools because he was unable to purchase the travishers and spokeshaves that he needed for his craft. Today, Travisher.com supplies high-quality tools to chair making enthusiasts and professionals across the globe, gaining international acclaim and a loyal following.
DELUXE TRAVISHER
The top-of-the-line travisher from James Mursell, the Deluxe is manufactured to the highest stands and should never wear out under normal usage.
WOODEN TRAVISHER
The wooden version of James Mursell’s travisher has been in production for ten years and is in use by discerning chair makers all around the world.
SCRAPER TOOLS
The top-of-the-line travisher from James Mursell, the Deluxe is manufactured to the highest stands and should never wear out under normal usage.
SPOKE SHAVES
The wooden version of James Mursell’s travisher has been in production for ten years and is in use by discerning chair makers all around the world.
TRAVISHER BLADE
Our specially designed travisher blades are hand forged from carbon tool steel and replacement blades are easy to fit and supplied ready for use.
RASP
Rasps retain a poor reputation in the mind of many woodworkers which has arisen from the use of poor tools that are not effective.
This rasp will change your mind of their effectiveness for ever! Once in the workshop it will soon be used regularly for many jobs where quick shaping is required.
CHAIRMAKING BOOK
Written by James Mursell, this book was the first new book about the making and design of Windsor chairs for over 10 years.
It was written with a broad readership in mind and is aimed at existing Windsor chair makers and also at those who are contemplating making their first chair.
Key features and benefits
Here’s why our tools are so popular with so many chairmakers and enthusiasts…
- Specifically developed for making Windsor Chairs
- Precision engineering and made using high quality materials
- Ergonomic feel to make using the tools a pleasure
- Designed by professional chairmaker, James Mursell
- Built to last, our tools are designed for a lifetime of use
TESTIMONIALS
Just a few of the many testimonials we have received from satisfied customers…
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TRAVISHERS, SPOKESHAVES & BOOKS
Travishers
A range of travishers are available from this site both as complete tools and as kits for you to make yourself.
For hollowing Windsor chair seats in softer woods such as pine and tulipwood, the travisher is the only tool needed.
The travisher is also an excellent tool for creating a textured surface on sawn boards of any wood.
The amount of texturing can be adjusted by altering the depth of cut and using the tool across the grain of the wood.
Spokeshaves
A choice of small and medium of wooden shaves are also available to purchase from this site.
The low-angled blades cut more easily though wood allowing both heavy and light cuts to be made.
This is important as it allows one to shape wood quickly and efficiently and to leave a good quality finish.
For chair making, James’ spokeshaves are generally superior to metal bodied tools due to their unique design and superior comfort in the hand both when pulling and pushing the blade.
Windsor Chairmaking
In addition to making tools James recently wrote ‘Windsor Chairmaking’, the first new book on the subject for almost ten years.
It encompasses all aspects of the craft including history; choice of materials; techniques; plans for 4 chairs; design; and a detailed study of an iconic 18thcentury English armchair.
James runs The Windsor Workshop from his farm in Sussex, England. As well as making tools and Windsor chairs he runs regular 5-day chairmaking courses throughout the year.
