Sargent No. 507 Rabbet Block Plane
as illustrated in the 1912 update of the 1911 Sargent catalog.
Sargent V.B.M Adjustable Iron Planes
Side Rabbet Planes
With Screw Adjustment.
Nickel-Plated Trimmings.
East India Mahogany Knob.
No. 507, 7 Inches, 1⅞ Inch Cutter, . . . . . each, $1 75
This plane is suitable for either right or left hand rabbeting. The cutter extends through the sides of the plane a little beyond the side in order to give a clearance: this permits the bed to follow along in the cut made by the bit without jamming on the sides. The sides are built up higher than on the ordinary block planes to give strength to counteract the side openings.
The Cutter has a quick up and down adjustment, regulated by a direct-acting screw, for increasing or decreasing the depth of the cut.
This Plane is a very useful tool, it may be used as a regular Block Plane in addition to having the rabbeting feature.
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Block Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable, with screw adjustment for cutter |
| Manufactured: | From 1912 to 1943 |
| Patents: | July 21, 1914 (design of double cutters) (William E. Sparks) |
| Length: | 7 inches |
| Cutter Width: | 1⅞ inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, East India Mahogany knob (1912 to 1924) |
| Cast iron body, Mahogany knob (1925 to 1943) | |
| Finish: | Japanned. Polished Trimmings (1912 to 1941) |
| Japanned. Nickel Plated Trimmings (1942 to 1943) | |
| Uses: | Special purpose rabbet plane |
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
The No. 507 plane usually comes with a nickel-plated lever cap, even though the catalog listings state “Polished Trimmings”.
A fragile plane as far as block planes are concerned. Beware of cracked and broken body castings that have been repaired and refinished.
