Here are the Sargent bench plane sizes. Along with the Stanley equivalent sizes. This includes blade width. Also shows size comparisons between models (I’ve posted […]
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G Davies Infill Plane Restoration
This plane weighs in at 3# 13oz It is 2 58″ wide. The base is 7 3/4″ long and 9 3/8″ with the tote overhang […]
Continue readingBuilding the infill Plane. Not so much metal work style.
Building the infill Plane. A while ago I got a Sargent #422 (Stanley #7 size) that was cut from 22” down to 18”, frog was […]
Continue readingA #3 Size Infill.
Here is one of my masterpieces. This is a #3 size infill. Donor sole is a defiance #3. Wood is epoxied into the sole with […]
Continue readingThe full size #4 dw Infill
Making an infill has been on my bucket list for quite some time now. Making tools to me is more of a hobby than the […]
Continue readingSaving the #48
After a lot of looking I finally purchased a Stanley #48. As many of you know, I look for the rust. Here is how it […]
Continue readingSmall Scraper Plane (x 2)
Here are two small scraper planes, krenov style. The center body and rod is bloodwood on both. The one on the left has white oak […]
Continue readingA new cherry body for a Stanley Transitional.
Here is the before shot .
Continue readingMy Stanley 120 restore
Another block plane I think the adjuster is cool on. I believe this is a Type 2. A Type 1 has a 5-point star cap […]
Continue readingRestoration of a Sargent 5206
I picked up this Sargent 5206 block plane at an Antiques center this past week end. I thought it was pretty cool and the price […]
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