Sargent No. 514 Low Angle Block Plane
as illustrated in the 1912 update of the 1911 Sargent catalog.
Sargent V.B.M Adjustable Iron Planes
Low Angle Block Planes
Screw Adjustment and Ad East India Mahogany Handle and Knob.
No. 514, 14 Inches, 2 Inch Cutter, . . . . . each, $4 30
This plane is especially intended for cutting across the grain, the Cutter being set very low.
It is a heavy Plane, making it desirable for use on knurly cross-grained wood where the ordinary Block Plane would be too light. The bearing surface for the Cutter is arranged so that the Cutter may be swung easily from side to side, in case the cutting edge is not ground exactly true with the bottom.
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Block Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable, with horizontal screw adjustment for cutter, adjustable mouth and low angle |
| Manufactured: | From 1912 to 1935 |
| Patents: | April 24, 1906 (throat adjustment) (Henry B. Sargent) |
| March 17, 1914 (lateral adjustment) (Albert A. Page) | |
| Length: | 14 inches |
| Cutter Width: | 2 inches |
| Construction: | Cast iron body, East India Mahogany handle & knob (1912 to 1924) |
| Cast iron body, Mahogany handle & knob (1925 to 1935) | |
| Finish: | Japanned. Polished Trimmings (1912 to 1935) |
| Uses: | Special purpose block plane |
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
The Sargent No. 514 plane comes with a unique lateral adjustment mechanism which allows the cutter to be adjusted easily, despite its low angle.
The back of the mouth of the plane can be prone to cracking and chipping due to the low angle of the bed. The adjustment “ears” on the mouth plate can also be susceptible to breakage.
