Sargent No. 3420 Wood-Bottom Fore Plane
as illustrated in the Sargent catalog of 1911.
Sargent V.B.M Adjustable Wood-Bottom Planes.
Patented February 3, 1891.
With Screw Adjustment.
With Patent Side Adjustment for exact
adjusting of the Cutter with the face of the Plane.
No. 3420, Fore, 20 Inches, 2⅜ Inch Cutter, . . . each, net $2 05
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Fore Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable, with screw adjustment for cutter. Wood bottom |
| Manufactured: | From 1891 to 1918 |
| Patents: | February 3, 1891 (Horseshoe lateral adjustment) (Granville H. Wright) |
| February 3, 1891 (Second lateral adjustment) (Granville H. Wright) | |
| Length: | 20 inches |
| Cutter Width: | 2⅜ inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron top casting. Beech body, handle & knob |
| Finish: | Japanned castings. Shellacked wooden parts |
| Type 1 | 1891 to 1901. See “Additional Notes” below |
| Uses: | General purpose bench plane |
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
The #3000 series of transitional bench planes have either the first style Horseshoe shaped pivot lateral lever (Type 1) or the Second lateral riveted lever, depending on age. The lever caps feature a very distinctive arrow feather pattern.
