Sargent No. 663 “U. S.” Hollow and Round Planes
as illustrated in the Sargent catalog of 1911.
“U. S.” Miscellaneous Planes.
No. 663, Hollows and Rounds.
No. 663, In Pairs.
The size of the Cutting Bit is just half the size of the circle it will cut. ¼ inch Bit will cut ½ inch circle, &c.
| Width of Cutting Bit | ¼ | ⅜ | ½ | ⅝ | ¾ | ⅞ | 1 | 1⅛ |
| Numbers | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
| Per pair | $1 50 | $1 55 | $1 60 | $1 65 | $1 70 | $1 75 | $1 85 | $1 90 |
| Width of Cutting Bit | 1¼ | 1⅜ | 1½ | 1⅝ | 1¾ | 1⅞ | 2 |
| Numbers | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
| Per pair | $1 95 | $2 05 | $2 10 | $2 15 | $2 65 | $2 70 | $2 80 |
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Hollow / Round Plane |
| Manufactured: | Mid 1880’s to mid 1920’s |
| Length: | 9½ inches |
| Cutter Width: | Various (see above) |
| Construction: | Beech |
| Finish: | Either shellac, wax or no finish, depending on era. |
| Uses: | General purpose moulding plane |
Additional Notes:
Most, if not all, wooden planes were made for Sargent by the Sandusky Tool Company of Sandusky, Ohio. The precise dating of the wooden planes sold by Sargent is not known.
For additional information, please check out the Comparative List Of Sargent Wooden Planes page to view model numbers with other manufacturers.
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
