Sargent combination plane

Re: Sargent combination plane

Todd Hughes

>I have had a few of them over the years, they made several variations including some that had pretty neat all metal handls on the fence instead of wood.Off the top of my head I believe these are more vaualble.They also came in a box that looked like a little suitcase.Not a rare plane but not as common as a stanley though most times the sargent go for less [though some variations can book for a bit...I never sold any of those] Personaly judging from the ones I have had and seen I don't think they were finished as good as a Stanley and I like Sargent planes too.. Maybe I have only had contact with later ones...don't know but they have a strange dull finish instead of bright nickle. Can be hard to find parts for since not as common as a Stanley though I bet lots of Stanley parts might interchange,[ though I think the cutters are different if I remeber right]. I think most of the Craftsman combination planes were made by Sargent

....I imagine they work fine and if you can get a good deal I'd buy it....Todd

Re: Sargent combination plane

mikew

>Hi Marc,

"Saw a Sargent combination plane. As it is complete I am interested. I have a Stanley #45. Anybody could compare both? Anybody havin experience with a Sargent combo plane? I never had or even saw a Sargent plane. So, any information would be welcome."

I had one for several years--just sold it recently to a friend. As I have a #55 (and use to have a #45 too), it was mostly redundant in use, though quicker to set up than the #55.

My point is, other than it was a nearly pristine example and I liked owning it, there was not another reason to keep it any longer. So, as you have a 45, I would say that the Sargent 1080/1080PB (whichever)also would be redundant. If you want it for "just because," buy it. But it doesn't do anything any differently or better than your #45.

If you want to extend the "capabilities" of your present combo, look for a nice, complete #46. imo, that would be a better addition.

Take care, Mike

Sargent combo vs Stanley #45

Jim Reed@Tallahassee

>Sargent has these good features: 1)Handle is larger and more comfortable in my paw 2)Skate is beveled and the plane works better with the 1/8 blade than does the #45 with its non beveled skate 3)Nickers are easier to use 4)Blade clamp works easier 5)Blade adjuster has less backlash 6)Blades usually better quality than Stanleys.

Stanley #45 has these good features: 1)More common so you can buy several and not have to change blades 2)Rosewood is prettier 3)Adjustable fence (later models) beats the heck out of others 4)More variety of blades available.

The bottom line is that you need both. Good luck with your purchase.

that's good news

john jesseph

>I think I have one of these, need to look and see. I thought about selling it since I have a sweetheart 45 in box sitting around. I have never used either one, but hope to some time soon....

I may be wrong

Bill Houghton, Sebastopol, CA

>and I'm too lazy to go look, but I would swear the skate on my 45 is beveled. Did you mean something more complex, Jim?

Clarification

Jim Reed @ Tallahassee

>The part I am referring to is the sole where the blade rests. I call this piece and the outrider skates because that is what they do. Calling it a sole is presumptious. It does not function like a sole on a bench plane where the sole keeps the blade level and also provides a tight mouth. None of my #45s have a beveled sole (or skate). They are all squared off and are 1/8 thick.