Sargent No. 1408 “HERCULES Golden Cutter” Smooth Plane
No. 1408, Smooth, 8 Inches, 1¾ Inch Cutter.
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Smooth Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable. Low-price brand. HERCULES Golden Cutter |
| Manufactured: | From 1950 to 1953 |
| Length: | 8 inches |
| Cutter Width: | 1¾ inches (Anodized Gold) |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, Hardwood or plastic handle & knob |
| Finish: | Enameled dark green |
| Uses: | General purpose bench plane |
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
The No. 1408 “HERCULES Golden Cutter” smooth 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. Some later planes featured plastic handles and knobs.
These planes were enameled green and came with gold anodized cutters. They are sometimes referred to as the “John Deere planes”.
