Sargent No. 1217 “HERCULES Golden Cutter” Block Plane
No. 1217, Block, 7½ Inches, 1⅝ Inch Cutter.
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Block Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable. Low-price brand. HERCULES Golden Cutter |
| Manufactured: | From 1950 to 1953 |
| Length: | 7½ inches |
| Cutter Width: | 1⅝ inches. Not anodized gold in color |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, Hardwood knob |
| Finish: | Enameled dark green |
| Uses: | General purpose block plane |
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
The No. 1217 “HERCULES Golden Cutter” block plane was produced for the low-price market. The finish was left to a minimum, with no polishing and only one coat of enamel. Hardwood was used for the handle and knob, rather than Mahogany.
These planes were enameled green and were sometimes referred to as the “John Deere planes”.
