The Tom Thackray Travisher is a hand-crafted tool, produced in small batches by a skilled chair maker Steve Langton. Designed for shaping recessed areas like chair seats, it is incredibly sturdy and reliable, offering a reassuringly solid feel in hand. Tom Thackray originally crafted this tool due to the difficulty in finding quality traditional tools that perform as they should. 

With a low cutting angle, similar to a wooden spokeshave, it glides smoothly over the wood, ensuring a chatter-free cut. The beech body measures 290mm (11 1/2") and houses a 5" cutting iron, which is easily removable for sharpening.

About Tom Thackray & Stephen Langton Windsor Chairs:
Tom Thackray, a respected Yorkshire chair maker, sadly passed away some years ago, but his legacy endures through this tool. Stephen Langton, also a skilled chair maker, continues the family business and production of the travisher. For over 50 years, the business has specialised in Windsor chair making, restoration, and repairs, upholding the high standards and traditions that Tom established.