Tool collectors, traditional woodworkers, and hand tool enthusiast have an obsession for hand planes. Partly due to the fact the hand plane is an essential part of most woodworker’s tool kit, especially if they are into traditional hand tool woodworking. So, it is no surprise that we find the history of hand plane evolution an interesting and well-researched subject. However, since it is frequently undocumented history, some facts can be speculative and often open to interpretation. As we follow the history of hand plane manufacturing, through the transition from wood to metallic planes, the research into the advancements and improvements of these tools is often addicting for those who thoroughly enjoy the history.
My addiction took me to the Sargent Manufacturing Company. Research tells us that by the 1870s, Sargent had started manufacturing their line of woodworking hand tools and in 1887 the company introduced the #400 series of hand planes. These were very similar to the Bailey Patented hand planes that Leonard Bailey is known for manufacturing and later Stanley picked up and continued. The Sargent line of planes were first advertised in June 1887 in an insert added to the 1884 catalog. The hand planes were permanently added to Sargent’s 1894 catalog.
As with all the metallic hand planes of that era, these were what are known today as the prelateral series. The typical lateral adjuster we see on most Bailey style hand planes had not been thought of yet, so lateral adjustment was made similar to earlier wooden plane by tapping the blade side to side.
The 1887 circular pictures the smaller, smoother-size hand planes toting a different shaped handle. We now call this a Type 0 (Zero). The longer hand planes in this insert are shown with a typical handle (tote) in the style we have seen on Bailey style planes ever since.
This would lead one to believe that this unique tote was only available in the smoother sizes, and it was assumed that way by many Sargent enthusiasts right up until Casey Benton found one in a size #422. And if your first thought is “well somebody changed the handle out”, remember the toe screw.
There are other subtle differences from the Type 0 and the Type 1. The model number is pressed in the base of the Type 0 #409 but it is cast in all of the Type 1s I have seen. Casey’s #422 Type 0 has no marking in the base at all. “Sargent & Co” is cast behind the frog on the smaller Type 1s and behind the tote on #414 and longer #s, but not on the Type 0. There are grooves in the frog seat where the frog screws sit on the Type 1 as well, but no grooves are seen on the Type 0. The angle of the tote bolt is different as well to accommodate the different stye tote —so these hand planes are clearly different.
The interesting point is, as of this writing, only one plane of each size is known to exist (and I have not heard of all sizes). That doesn’t necessarily mean there are not more, and maybe someday more will be found, but I have only heard of one of any size. I often wonder if it was a very limited run as a prototype that was then transitioned to the Type 1. (If you know of other Type 0’s, please let me know.)
Typical prelateral Sargent’s Type 1s are a little easier to come by than the rare Type 0s. The following are some typical Type 1 Sargent #400 series hand planes from my collection.
Sargent had some unique hand plane designs, and sometimes the way we find these hand planes can be quite interesting; and that combination creates the addiction. It was actually the fact I found the Type 1 #409 shown above at a flea market that started me down the Sargent collecting road. Happy Hunting.
About the Author: Don Wilwol is owner of timetestedtools.net and has been collecting, writing, and publishing about vintage tools for about 15 years. He published “The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide For Collectors & Woodworkers: Second Edition” and “The Hand Tool Chronicle Series” https://www.amazon.com/author/donwilwol.
Sargent #714 Autoset Jack Plane
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #714-011423-10)
Pine Knot and Bluegrass were house brands of Belknap. Belknap started in Louisville, Kentucky in 1840 twenty years before the start of the Civil War;it was started by William Burke Belknap.
They had several tiers of tools the first one is the highly...
Sargent made CRAFTSMAN SMOOTHER
The knob and tote is original and have been refinished
The japanning has been stripped and the plane repainted with engine enamel.
This plane was completely tuned, sharpened and tested
The cap, chip breaker, and blade...
Sargent #10 Smoother
This plane is the actual plane featured in “THE SARGENT HAND PLANE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS & WOODWORKERS – SECOND EDITION ” also available on amazon .
Sargent #14 Shaw Patent Jack Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
Sargent #1409 Smoothing Plane - NIB - Final Production
More Sargent Examples
Sargent #114 Jack Plane
This is a last production" model of this Sargent plane
This later model has plastic knob and tote, but it's not a flimsy plastic like some of the cheaper models. You can also see that although Sargent followed most other...
Sargent #160 Scrub Plane
Here are some uses for a scrub plane:Rough stock preparation: Scrub planes can remove cup or twist from rough stock.Thicknessing: Scrub planes can quickly reduce the thickness of a board.Cutting stock to width: Scrub planes...
Patented September 22, 1914.
Roughing Planes are especially adapted for use on rough lumber. Owing to the curve of the Cutter it will take off material very rapidly. The body of the Plane is made of one solid casting, including the handle and knob....
Sargent #18 Shaw Patent Fore Plane
With Patent Frog — Adjustable without removing cutter. Patented February 3, 1891 and July 3, 1906.
Frog Adjustment.
FINE WORK requires a very narrow opening between the front of the mouth and the cutting e...
Sargent #198 Rabbet Plane
Sargent V.B.M Adjustable Iron PlanesRabbet PlanesWith Depth Gauge and Spur.Japanned Finish.
No. 198, 8 Inches, 1½ Inch Cutter,
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #198-032023-4) ...
Sargent #30 Rabbet Plane VBM
Sargent Carriage Makers’ Rabbet Plane
Manufactured: From 1910 to 1943Sargent V.B.M Adjustable Iron PlanesPatented February 3, 1891.Polished Trimmings.East India Mahogany Handle and Knob.With Patent Side Adjustment f...
https://youtu.be/1UXpW401SjE
The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide For Collectors & Woodworkers: Second Edition
A Gallery of Sargent Bench Planes
Sargent #407 Brass Badged (Oval Badge)
This plane is featured on page 75 of "The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors & Woodworkers – Second Edition"
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
...
Sargent #407 Brass Badged (Square Badge)
This plane is the plane on the cover of The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors & Woodworkers – Second Edition
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
...
Sargent #407 Smoothing Plane - Type 5 with Japanned Lever Cap
This is included in the book:
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
...
Sargent #407 Type 2 Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #407-031723-3)
Sargent #407 Type 3 Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #407-031723-4)
Sargent #407 Type 4 Smoothing Plane (Repaired Frog)
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #407-121017-1)
Sargent #407 Type 4 VBM Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #407-031723-5)
Sargent #407 Type 5 Smoothing Plane
(My #407-031723-7)
Sargent #407 Type 5 Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #407-031723-8)
Sargent #407 VBM Smoothing Plane with Custom Zebrawood
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
Sargent #408 Brass Badged (Oval Badge)
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #408-031823-6)...
Sargent #408 Brass Badged (Oval Badge)
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #408-031823-7)...
Sargent #408 Smoothing Plane Type 5
This Sargent #408 Smoothing Plane Type 5 was quickly and lightly cleaned. This means there could still be minor remnants of rust. Patina remains. The back of the blade was flattened and blade was sharpened. It...
Sargent #408 Type 2 Smoothing Plane
The type 2 is known as the horseshoe lateral made about 1891-1901
Sargent #408 Type 2-3 Smoothing Plane
This plane has a type 2 base with a type 3 Lateral
It's on page 80 of The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors & Woodworkers - Second Edition
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
...
Sargent #408 Type 4b Smoothing Plane
https://www.timetestedtools.net/sargent-400-series-bench-plane-type-study/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #408-031123-4)
Sargent #408 Type 5
This is a type 5 Sargent #408.
The #408 is 9” ling and has a 1 3/4” cutter
It weight is 2# 15.6 ozs
This one has a Stanley cutter
The knob and tote is Mahogany.
It has a right handed cutter adjuster
As with all...
Sargent #408 Type 5 Smoothing Plane (#3 Size smoother)
Sargent #400 Series Bench Plane Type Study
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #408-030723-1)
Sargent #408 Type 6 Smooth Plane (My# #408-03128-6)
This plane has been tuned, sharpened and tested.
The pot marks you see in the cap are casting blemishes.
The knob and tote are original. They were lightly sanded and give a few coats of fresh...
Sargent #409 Brass Badged (Oval Badge)
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-031823-9)...
Here you get to use a plane rich in history along with its part in documenting it's history.
This plane is also the actual plane featured in "THE SARGENT HAND PLANE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS & WOODWORKERS – SECOND EDITION " also available o...
Sargent #409 Smoother Type 5
The plane has been sand blasted and completely restored.
The knob and tote are the original Mahogany. The tote has been repaired.
It has a Victory blade which would be a replacement.
It’s definitely a work horse and p...
SARGENT Type 6 #409 Smoother
Size is similar to a Stanley #4
This is a type 6 #409
Original Japanning.
Knob and tote are original. They have been refinished.
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
Sargent #409 Smoother Type 4a
This Sargent #409 smoother has a unique characteristic i have not seen before. Note the guides machined in the sides of the frog and seat. This is the only one like this I've seen(although I have seen another frog like...
Sargent #409 Type 0
Type 0 Sargent #400 series…...(1887 – first run)
(Dates estimated)
This version of Sargent bench plane is one of the rarest hand planes you’ll need to find as a Sargent Collector. Other than this one, I’ve not seen another for sal...
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-030423-1)
SARGENT #409 Type 2 Smoother with Hock Upgrade
It came to me without a blade or chip breaker, so what a perfect opportunity to add a High Carbon Steel (O1) Blade and Cap Iron Set. The Hock set is brand new and works right out of the package....
Sargent #409 Type 2-3 Smoothing Plane
Sargent #408 Type 2-3 Smoothing Plane
This plane has a type 2 base with a type 3 Lateral
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-031123-3)
Sargent #409 Type 4 Custom Smoother
This plane has been customized. The body was sand blasted and given several coats of industrial clear lacquer.
The knob and tote are new custom made from Bloodwood. Not the tote has been left a little oversized...
Sargent #409 Type 4 VBM Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-031623-4)
Sargent Type 5 #409 Sharp and Ready-M. Dunbar on tote
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-012623-1)
Sargent #409 Type 5 Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-031623-2)
Sargent #409 Type 5 Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-031623-3)
Sargent #409 VBM smoother with a Japanned cap
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
Sargent made a series of planes in the type 4 - 5 era with Japanned caps. It is unknown at this time if these short runs where special orders, or simply Sargent...
Sargent #409 VBM Smoothing Plane (Type 4b)
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409-031623-1)
Sargent #409C type 5 Smoother
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #409C-100422-1)
Sargent #410 Brass Badged (Square Badge)
This plane is featured in "The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors & Woodworkers – Second Edition"
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
...
Sargent #410 Type 2 Smoother
This plane is also the actual plane featured in “THE SARGENT HAND PLANE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS & WOODWORKERS – SECOND EDITION ” also available on amazon .
It’s the #410 shown on the bottom of page 82
Stric...
Sargent #411 type 5 Junior Jack Plane
More on the junior jack story is here-->
(My# 411-020523-1)
Sargent #414 Brass Badged (Oval Badge)
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #414-031823-4)
SARGENT #414 Jack Plane
Size is similar to a Stanley #5
This is a type 6 #414
Completely restored and Tuned. Ready to work.
Knob and tote are original. They have been refinished. No breaks or cracks
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Sargent #414 Jack Plane Restored Type 3
https://www.timetestedtools.net/sargent-400-series-bench-plane-type-study/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #414-031123-6)
Sargent #414 Jack Type 2 _
An Example that was Completely restored. Sharpened with a slight camber. New rosewood knob and tote.
Sargent #414 Jack Plane
New rosewood tote. Knob is original with no cracks or breaks
The pictures tell most of the story. It is sharpened with a camber as a Jack was typically used.
The plane has been completely stripped and restored.
This would ...
Sargent #414 Type 2 Jack Plane
Here is the type study-->
(My# 414-011523-4)
Sargent #414 VBM Jack_
New rosewood tote. Also note the knob had a tight crack. I opened the crack as much as i could (I usually try to break it for a complete repair, but this would not break with reasonable pressure) so I forced some CA glue in and...
Sargent #414 VBM Jack Plane Type 4a
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My# 414-032623-4)
Sargent #414C Jack Type 4 VBM
The japanning is about 60%. The blade has been sharpened with a camber and is ready to work as a Jack.
The tote is a user made tote that was reasonably well done. I’ve done some additional sanding and refinished
The k...
Sargent #415 Fore Plane, cleaned sharpened and ready to work. The surface grinder marks are still visible on the sole from the original Sargent manufacturing flattening.
New knob and tote made from bloodwood.
Blade and chipbreaker has some pitting...
Sargent #415 Fore Plane Type 4a
Note the cap is marked with a "416"
This plane is featured in "The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors & Woodworkers - Second Edition
A Gallery of Sargent Hand...
Sargent #418 type 2 Fore Plane
Length: 18 inchesCutter Width: 2⅜ inches
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #418-031123-11)
Sargent #418 Type 5 Fore Plane
Length: 18 inchesCutter Width: 2⅜ inches
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #418-031323-3)
Sargent #418 VBM Fore Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My# 418-032623-2)
Sargent #418 VBM Fore Plane with Hock Blade
Custom made wenge knob and tote
Brand new 2 3/8" Hock Blade and chip breaker set.
Sargent #418C Fore Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My# 418C-032623-3)
Sargent #42 Scraper Plane (This plane still has some of the original wax paper on the blade)
Sargent No. 42 Scraper Plane
Sargent V.B.M. Adjustable Iron Planes
Scraper Planes.
These Planes are especially suitable for scraping...
Sargent #422 Jointer Type 1/2
This has some very early components. It is potentially a very late type 1 or early type 2 making it close to 1891.
It's original. Japanning is about 60%
Rosewood is as I found it. No cracks or breaks
Blade has some minor...
Sargent #422 Jointer Type 4
Size is similar to a Stanley #7
This is a type 4 right at the beginning of the VBM
Original Japanning.
Knob and tote are original. They have been refinished. Note the tote has been repaired
A Gallery of Sargent...
Sargent #422 Type 2 Jointer
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #422-010619-1)
Sargent #422.Type 2. Jointer.
See the Sargent type study here
As Found condition (see photos) This is the same size as a Stanley #7. Japanning is reasonable. A great collector piece or user
A Gallery of Sargent Hand...
Sargent #424 Type 2 Jointer
Cleaned and oiled. Not sharpened. A good user or collector piece.
After sharpening and flattening the blade
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes...
Sargent #505 Bull-Nose Rabbet Plane
Bull-Nose Rabbet Planes.Japanned Finish.
No. 505 , Bull-Nose Rabbet Plane, 4 Inches, 1 Inch Cutter
Manufactured: From 1901 to 1941
Length: 4 inches
Cutter Width: 1 inch
Construction: Cast ...
Sargent #52 Scraper
This plane is also the actual plane featured in "THE SARGENT HAND PLANE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS & WOODWORKERS – SECOND EDITION " also available on amazon .
It's the plane shown on page 144
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Sargent #53 Scraper Plane
Sargent No. 53 Scraper Plane
Sargent V.B.MAdjustable Iron Planes
Scraper Planes
Japanned. Beech-Wood Face. Raised Handles.
No. 53 , 3½ Inches, 2½ Inch Cutter . . . each, $...
Sargent #5408 Smoothing Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #5408-031023-1)
Sargent #5409 Smooth Plane, Tuned, Wenge knob & Tote & Hock Blade Set. It a Type 3.
https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/27/typing-sargent-bench-planes-400-series-type-5400-series/
A...
Sargent #5409 Type 3 Smoothing Plane
(My# 5409-012423-2)
Sargent #5409 Type 3 Smoothing Plane
https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/27/typing-sargent-bench-planes-400-series-type-5400-series/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #5409-031523-10)
Sargent #5410 Type 3 Corrugated Smother
The Sargent #5410 (or #410C) was the same size as a Stanley #4 1/2.
The #5400 series of planes are type 2 and 3 corrugated versions of #400 planes manufactured before 1910 when the VBM series was introduced....
Sargent #5414 Jack Plane
Sharpened with a camber
https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/27/typing-sargent-bench-planes-400-series-type-5400-series/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My...
Sargent #5414 Jack Plane (Restored)
Tote repaired
Here is the Sargent catalog description
Sargent No. 5000 Series Corrugated Iron Plane Sargent’s Adjustable Iron Planes — Corrugated Bottoms.
PATENTED FEBRUARY 3, 1891.
Bench Pla...
Sargent #414 Jack Plane Restored Type 2
https://www.timetestedtools.net/sargent-400-series-bench-plane-type-study/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #414-031123-5)
Sargent #5414 Type 2 Jack Plane (The #5414 was an early #414 corrugated)
Note the welded tote bolt. The sole was stripped so this was the repair
The tote has been repaired.
...
Sargent #5418 Corrugated Fore Plane Type 3
https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/27/typing-sargent-bench-planes-400-series-type-5400-series/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My...
Sargent #5418 Fore Plane
https://www.timetestedtools.net/2016/01/27/typing-sargent-bench-planes-400-series-type-5400-series/
(My #5418-031423-1)
A Sargent Type 2/3 #5424 ( 424C ) (Stanley #8 Size)
See the 5400 series info here —>
The picture should tell the whole story. The 5424 is a bit uncommon and kind of hard to find.
The base has been stripped and refinished.
For a S...
A Sargent Type 2 #5424 (Stanley #8 Size)
See the 5400 series info here --->
The picture should tell the whole story. The 5424 is a bit uncommon and kind of hard to find.
Sargent #59 Scraper Plane From Rob Morgan's Archives
The Sargent Gallery
Sargent #615 24in Wood Bodies Jointer - Wood working Hand Plane
With this piece you can Show some Hand Tool Woodworking history from Craftsman from days past. This is a typical hand plane used in the 1700-1800 and before. It would be considered rustic...
Sargent #6408 Shaw Patent Prototype
The #6408 Sargent is one of the rarest hand planes you'll need to find as a Sargent Collector. Other than this one, I've not seen another for sale, and I know of only 3 in private collections.
This plane is in this...
Sargent #7 Smoother
This plane is also the actual plane featured in “THE SARGENT HAND PLANE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS & WOODWORKERS – SECOND EDITION ” also available on amazon .
This plane is also the actual plane featured in "THE SARGENT HAND PLANE REFERENCE GUIDE FOR COLLECTORS & WOODWORKERS – SECOND EDITION " also available on amazon .
It's the plane shown on page 17
Sargent #708 Type 3 Smoother (My #708-022618-1)
This is the actual plane found on page 16 of “The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors and Woodworkers”
Don't have the book yet? Add a copy with this plane for $45
Tuned and sharpened.
It has...
Sargent #710 pitted sole & bloodwood Knob & Tote
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My...
Sargent #710 VBM with Custom Boodwood Knob & Tote
This plane is features on page 18 of The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors and Woodworkers - Second Edition
Sargent #710C Autoset Smoothing Plane
(My 710-021923-1)
Sargent #711 Type 5 Jack Plane
This is the plane I featured in
The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors and Woodworkers Second Edition
(My#711-012423-1)
Sargent #711 with Block Plane Style Knob. This plane is in "The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide for Collectors & Woodworkers – Second Edition"
The Sargent #711 with Block Plane Style Knob is harder to find than the normal knob. This makes i...
Sargent #714 Autoset Jack Plane I believe This is a type 4.
New rosewood furniture
A Gallery of Sargent Hand PlanesShows in (Page)--- Sargent
(My #714-021923-2)
Sargent #718 Autoset Fore Plane
https://www.timetestedtools.net/books-3/the-sargent-hand-plane-reference-guide-for-collectors-woodworkers/
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #718-011423-8)...
Sargent #722 Autoset Jointer
The Sargent Gallery…………………………………………..Sargent Hand Plane Examples
(My #722-021923-4)
Sargent #722C VBM Autoset Jointer
The Sargent Gallery…………………………………………..Sargent Hand Plane Examples
(My #722-022423-3)
Sargent #74 VBM Circular Plane
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
Sargent #79 Filletster & Rabbet Plane (New in Original Box)
This is never used And in the original box
The Sargent catalog States:Sargent V.B.M Adjustable Iron PlanesRabbet and Filletster PlanesWith Depth Gauge and Spur andRemovable Arm...
Sargent No. 81 Side Rabbet Plane Sargent V.B.M Adjustable Iron Planes
Side Rabbet Planes
Nickel-Plated. East India Mahogany Knob.
No. 81 , 4¼ Inches, Two ½ Inch Cutters
This is a combined right and left hand adjustable Rabbet Plane. It...
Sargent Shaw Patent Plane information --->
Sargent #9 Shaw Patent Smoother
This plane has been completely restored. It has new wenge knob and tote and a Hock High Carbon Tool Steel (O1) Blade.
Sargent #9 Shaw Patent Smoothing Plane
Wenge custom made Knob and Tote
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
Sargent #905 16in Wood Bodied Jack PlaneWood working Hand Plane
With this piece you can Show some Hand Tool Woodworking history from Craftsman from days past. This is a typical hand plane used in the 1700-1800 and before. It would be considered rustic...
Sargent Horned Smoothing Plane
8 3/4" long with a 1 3/4" iron The plane is marked 44m/m
it is believed these were marketed from 1922-1927
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #S-022824-3)
I’ve got a very strict rule about computers. After the 2nd cocktail, I don’t return work emails and I don’t buy on ebay. But, who follows rules after the 2nd cocktail?
Apparently not me. The work rule is easy. Who wants to work once the fun start...
Sargent made Fulton #3408 (#2or407 size)
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #3408-031723-1)
Sargent made Fulton Jack Plane #414
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
Sargent Made Hercules #1408 (a #3 size plane) sharpened and ready to Woodwork
A Gallery of Sargent Hand Planes
(My #1408-030723-2)