Sargent No. 160 Roughing Plane
as illustrated in the Sargent catalog of 1928.
Adjustable Iron Roughing Planes
Roughing Planes are especially adapted for use on rough lumber. Owing to the curve of the Cutter it will take off material very rapidly. The Cutter is held firmly in position by means of a clamp.
No. 160, Japanned, 9¾ Inches, 1 Inch Cutter . . . . . each, $2 15
Extra Cutters for the above Planes.
1 and 1½ Inch . . . . . . . . . . . . each, $0 40
Note: The above information has been reproduced from an original catalog listing.
Specifications:
| Plane Type: | Roughing Plane |
| Features: | Adjustable |
| Manufactured: | From 1928 to 1943 |
| Length: | 9¾ inches (1928 to 1941) 10 inches (1942 to 1943) |
| Cutter Width: | 1 inch |
| Construction: | Cast iron. Mahogany handle & knob |
| Finish: | Japanned |
| Uses: | General purpose roughing or scrub plane |
Please check the Value Guide For Sargent Planes page for relative prices.
Additional Notes:
Not to be confused with the earlier version of the 160 Roughing Plane which was made from a solid casting from 1916 to 1927.
The body casting on the later version was quite rough on the sides, as these were not ground down at all. Often remnants of the sprue are still visible.
