Sargent No. 1217 “HERCULES” Block Plane
No. 1217, Block, 7 Inches, 1⅝ Inch Cutter
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Block Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable, with screw adjustment for cutter. Low-price brand |
| Manufactured: | From 1942 to 1949 |
| Length: | 7 inches |
| Cutter Width: | 1⅝ inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, Hardwood knob |
| Finish: | Japanned |
| Uses: | General purpose block plane |
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
The No. 1217 “HERCULES” block plane was produced for the low-price market. The finish was left to a minimum, with very little polishing and only one layer of japanning. Hardwood was used for the knob, rather than Mahogany.
