It would take an intensive study to determine all the differences in totes among the various models and sizes of Sargent hand planes.
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I've been finding, restoring and collecting hand planes for over 10 years. It started with a few and just grew. I love the history, the research and writing what I find.
I have a hand plane that’s dirty and has some rust. What do I do?
Here is what you need: Some nice to haves: Not all old hand planes need a restoration. The look of a tool that’s 100 plus […]
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Vintage Leg Vise – Patented R.W.Thickens
Vintage Leg Vise – Patented R.W.Thickens I picked this up several years ago thinking I would add it to my leg vise. It’s something I […]
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Taber Plane Company–New Bedford Ma.
Here is an old post I made on another site September 13, 2012 Once in a while, it takes some time to stumble onto the […]
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Stanley Block Planes with Richard Gilbert’s Patented Lateral Adjuster
Stanley Block Planes with Richard Gilbert’s Patented Lateral Adjuster A question about these Stanley block planes made in England comes up once in a while. […]
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The Beast. A 36″ Wood Bodied Jointer Plane Build
Original Post, JULY 25, 2013 With a little motivation from Mos I decided to build the wooden jointer I’ve always wanted to build. I’m not sure why, […]
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Small Infill Smoother
A Smoother Built in 2015 (My #4-2015)
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Plane Restores, Expect the Unexpected – Randall and Cook, Albany NY – Wood Bodied Fore Plane
Repost from another site from 2014 Plane Restores, Expect the Unexpected – Randall and Cook, Albany NY – Wood Bodied Fore Plane I’ve gone through a […]
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William F. Kellett’s Triple Cutting Iron
William F. Kellett’s Triple Cutting Iron Sometimes there is more to a tool than initially seen. Case in point – this jack plane by an Unknown maker. […]
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Plane-Wellness
If you found this article you probably have the same hand tool obsession that has provided income, enjoyment and at times, tranquility for many many […]
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