Hardt
1893 Patent Smooth Plane
The patent for this unusual bench plane was issued on August 8 1893 to Louis Hardt of Yuba City California. The
patent shows a wooden plane, but the only known examples are metal bodied planes.
He produced a block lane, a smooth plane like this, and a jointer size plane. There are only a handful of these
planes known, and almost all have turned up here in California, as did this one.
Roger Smith in his reference book on patented planes, PATMPIA #1, has a story on what is known about Hardt. Roger surmised that Hardt had the body parts cast here in California, and then machined them himself. He then bought the frogs, and cutters from Sargent, and those parts are proper and properly marked as they should be. Roger surmised that Hardt probably only made one production run of these planes and that approx. 7 or so were known at the time he published his Vol. 1 book on patented planes. A few more have turned up since that book was published some 40 years ago.
The Sargent handle and knob are original and in very nice condition. The plane is well made and nicely machined. The japanning is original and close to 90%. There are minor cracks on both sides of the throat where he chamfered the edges of the sole and created a weak area there. There are no other structural flaws or issues. The long proper era Sargent cutter has some pitting on the top side near the bottom.
A pretty nice example of one of the rarest American patented planes that can found, with the added bonus of it being the only plane patented here in CA. A rare opportunity.
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DM-HARDT-SM
Good + . . . . . $3250.00
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1893 Hardt Patent
Block Plane
The patent for this unusual block plane was issued on August 8 1893 to Louis Hardt
of Yuba City California. The patent shows a wooden plane, but the only known
examples are metal bodied planes. Louis produced a block lane like this, a
smooth plane and a jointer size plane. There are only a handful of these
planes known, and almost all have turned up here in California, as did this one.
Roger Smith in his reference book on patented planes, PATMPIA #1, has a story on what is known about Hardt. Roger surmised that Hardt had the body parts cast here in California, and then machined them himself. He then bought the caps, and cutters from Sargent, and those parts are proper and properly
marked as they should be. Roger surmised that Hardt probably only made one production run of these planes and
at the time he published his Vol. 1 book on patented planes approx. 7 or so were known. A few more have turned up since that book was published some 40 years ago.
The block plane is well made and nicely machined. The japanning is original and over 90%. TThere are no structural flaws or other issues. The long proper era Sargent cutter is very nice.
A pretty nice example of one of the rarest American patented planes that can found, with the added bonus of it being the only plane patented here in CA. A rare opportunity.
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DM-HARDT-BLK
Good + . . . . . $2250.00
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Chaplin's Patented
Improved No. 1211 Jointer Plane
A
good looking corrugated bottom jointer plane. The cutter is near full length with
minor spots of
pitting near the top where it will no matter. The hard rubber handle is good.
The nickel on the cap has losses. The body is solid with little to no pitting or rust.
There is maker name info cast around the front knob, and 4 different patent dates stamped on the side rail of the body.
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AMNM-CHAP-24
Good + . . . . . $255.00
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Norris
Infill Smooth Plane
An early version. The 2 1/4" cutter and chip breaker are original and
marked Norris. The lever cap is marked Norris as well. The tightening bolt
is proper. The number can
not be read on the cap but I believe it is a # 51. The handle has a tight stable
crack. The adjuster works properly. It has seen use, but is ready to go back to work.
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DM-NORRIS
Good . . . . . $350.00
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Healds
Patent Smooth Plane
A. Heald & Sons gets a short write-up and a few pics in
Roger Smiths second book. The cast iron adjustment mechanism on this [plane was
granted a patent on Nov. 19 1879. Smiths book indicates A.
J. Wilkinson of folding draw knife fame was the retail outlet for Healds planes.
The overall condition is good. The sole has a slight concav curve to it.
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PN-HEALD-SM
Good . . . . . $250.00
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A. Heald & Sons Milford NH. Spar Plane
A. Heald & Sons gets a short write-up and a few pics in
Roger Smiths second book on patented planes. The cast iron screw to tighten the
wooden wedge / blade cap was an idea granted a patent although this plane has no markings to that
effect. Smiths book indicates Wilkinson of folding draw knife fame was the
retail outlet for Healds planes. A great idea instead of having to
drive the wedge in to hold the cutter.
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PN-HEALD-SP
Good . . . . . $175.00
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Scioto Works # 3 Coffin Shape Plane by Ohio Tool Co. w/ 2 1/4" Buck Cutter
This Scioto Works / New York
No. 3 Coffin Shape Smooth Plane is in very good overall condition.
Scioto Works" was a trade name used by the Ohio Tool Company for their "second-grade" line of planes. While the irons (cutters) were often the same high quality as their top-tier tools, the wooden bodies were made from a lesser wood, American Beech.
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LCM-OHIO-COF
Good . . . . . $25.00
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Scottish / English
13" Infill Panel Plane
This infill panel plane is unmarked as to maker as far as I can see. The 2
1/4" cutter was shortened with the top removed at some point for some reason. The body is in
overall fine condition with no noticeable pitting or major rust. The infill is
nice. The closed handle is nice. The wedge has been glued as it split along the grain where the back
was cut out to allow for the chip breaker screw. It seems solid now, but could be reinforced a couple ways
relatively easily.
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PN-INFILL-1CC-22
Good + . . . . . $395.00
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Norris A13 Infill Panel Plane
This Norris infill panel plane has a proper marked and long 2
1/2" cutter. It is 15 1/2" overall. The adjuster works properly. The body is in
fine condition with no noticeable pitting or major rust. There are a couple
of stains. The ebonized infill is
nice with some color losses at high points. The closed handle is nice.
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PN-NORRIS-A13
Good + . . . . . $995.00
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John Birch / Hearnshaw Bros 10 1/2"
Scottish Infill Smooth Plane
This Scottish / English infill smooth plane has a 2" cutter marked John Bull and John Birch of Hearnshaw Bros. a known maker of edge tools in
Sheffield. It is 10 1/2"
long overall. The body is in
fine condition with no noticeable pitting or major rust. There are a couple
of stains. The infill is nice. The handle has a repair at the base. I see no marks to indicate maker
other than those on the cutter.
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PN-INFILL-BULL
Good . . . . . $245.00
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D. Bennet 13 1/2"
Scottish Infill Panel Plane
This Scottish / English infill smooth plane has a 2 1/2" cutter marked W. Greaves and Sons a known maker of edge tools in
Sheffield. The plane is 13 1/2" long overall. The body is in fine condition with no noticeable pitting or major rust.
There are a couple of stains. The infill is nice. The wedge is good. The closed handle has a crack that is tight. I do not see that it has been repaired. The nose is stamped D. Bennet on both the wood and metal. My new buddy Al thinks Bennet is both the maker and owner and had some vague info concerning that.
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PN-INFILL-BENNET
Good . . . . . $395.00
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Geral
No. 4 Squirrel Tail Coach Maker Bronze Rabbet Plane This
curved bottom rabbet plane is marked on both sides in the body casting. I
believe it says Geral a known maker, on one side, and No. 4 on the other.
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SPRK-GERAL
Good + . . . . $55.00
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Birmingham
Mfg. Co. Block Plane The plane body
is OK. The cutter is properly marked, long and good. It has a moveable front to
adjust the throat opening. It needs a proper lever cap /
cutter hold down.
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SAC-BIRM-BP
Good - . . . . . $30.00
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Birmingham Plane Mfg. Co.
B Plane No. 9 1/2 Block Plane
w/ Adjustable Throat This sale is for the Birmingham Plane Mfg. Co. No. 9 1/2 Block Plane pictured.
It is a clone of an early Stanley 9 1/2 with its excelsior style body shape. The plane is in fine
overall condition.
The long and good cutter is properly marked B Plane. It has a moveable front to adjust the throat opening. The body has most of its original japanning. The throat area is good. A nice example of a seldom seen plane.
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SAC-BIRM-BP
Good + . . . . . $60.00
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Boston
Metallic Plane Co. Block Plane w/ 2 Piece Cutter Cap This Boston
Metallic Block Plane is in fine original condition.
The near unique 2 piece lever cap system with the nickeled palm cap to hold & tighten the wood block cutter hold down is damage free and nice. The cutter is long properly marked and nice.
There is the tiniest of cracks on one side of the throat, as shown. It is hardly noticeable. This early and unusual patented block plane is a beautiful example for the collection.
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B-BMPC-BP
Good + . . . . . $175.00
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Leonard Bailey's Planes
Victor
/ Defiance / Vertical Posts / Split Frames
Leonard
Bailey "Little Victor" Block Plane The
nicer one in the back with original japanning is listed below in a separate
ad. This is for the plane in front that has no finish. None. It is damage
free, and the cutter is good, but there is basically no finish remaining.
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Good . . . . . $120.00
B-LB-51
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Leonard
Bailey "Little Victor" Block Plane Very nice!!
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Fine . . . . . $200.00
B-LB-51
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Leonard Bailey
Victor Plane (PARTS)
The handle is for a Victor 7 1/2 or 8 1/2. It could be cleaned up a bit and
used as is. The cap is 2" and would fit a # 4 or # 5 and perhaps a few
others.
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Handle. . . . . $75.00
Cap. . . . . $50.00 SOLD!!
B-LB-VIC-H B-LB-VIC-C
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Leonard Bailey
Victor No. 12 Block Plane (Body)
The body is OK and damage free noting losses to the japanning. The cutter is gone. The
front knob is missing. The adjuster knob has so little detail I am pretty sure it is a poorly done recast.
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12 Body. . . . . $100.00
B-LB-VIC-12B
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Leonard Bailey Victor No. 14 Combination Plane Body (2) & Parts
The bodies of both are OK. The more complete one is missing a knob and
the fence.The lesser one is missing more, including a knob, a cutter and hold down, the fence, and the handle is damaged at the base / tail.
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14B Body. . . . . $300.00
14L Body. . . . . $150.00
B-LB-VIC-14B B-LB-VIC-14L
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Woodworking Planes & Tools by
Sargent Tool Co.
/ Millers Falls / Keen Kutter / Zenith & Others
Sargent
VBM No. 407 (No. 2) Smooth Plane Very
nice overall condition. It has a near full length VBM / Very Best Made No. 407 logo cutter
that
dates this No 2 size Sargent plane from before 1919 and makes it a type 3. The casting is
extra thick and very nice. The wood is very nice.
The throat area is nice. The body and sole are not rusty or pitted and there are no other issues. A
very nice early example.
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B-SARG-407
Fine . . . . . . $240.00
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c. 1950s Sargent Planes in Original Boxes
These 3 boxed Sargent planes represent Sargent's post WWII c.
1950s
and their last offerings of planes before they got out of the plane making business forever.
There is a No. 408 the size of a No. 3, a No. 409 the size of a No.4, and a No. 414 the size of a No. 5 Jack plane.
All three are basically NOS / unused. For some reason, one has a Craftsman cutter in it. I imagine near the end Sears may have sold their line planes in Sargent boxes, or something along the lines of who cares.
Sold as a lot or individually. Pics and prices for each or all below.
Fine . . . . $150.00 Lot of 3
Sarg - 1414 - - - - Fine . . . . $75.00
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Sarg - 1409 - - - Fine . . . . $65.00
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Sarg - 1408 - - - Fine . . . . $65.00
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Fine . . . . $150.00 Lot of 3
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Sargent No. 3409
Transitional Smooth Plane This plane is in good
overall condition. The wood is good. The sole and throat are OK. The Sargent VBM cutter is the proper size at 1 3/4"
but marked 408 which is an iron plane number.
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SPRK-SARG-TRAN
Good + . . . . $22.50
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Craftsman 619 - 3704
/ Sargent 306 Block Plane The body is
marked with the Sargent number. The cutter is marked with the Craftsman / Sears number.
Sargent stopped offering this plane in the 50s. The plane is in very
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SPRK-CRAFT-SARG-BLK
Good + . . . . . $20.00
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"Stiletto
Professional" Low Angle Block Plane (60 1/2) I have had and seen a number of
Stiletto branded tools over the years, but have never seen one marked this
way with info stamped into the side rail. Stiletto was the house brand name Baker Hamilton, a California
based hardware store, used for their line of tools.
Baker Hamilton had other tool makers make the tools and then marked or branded them Stiletto. I believe this is by Millers Falls but might be by Stanley. Held side by side with either maker examples the cast more closely resmbles a Millers Falls plane.
The plane is in very nice, little used condition, and is ready to go back to work.
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SPRK-STILLET-60HF
Good + . . . . . 75.00
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Millers
Falls # 56 B Low Angle Block Plane (Stanley No. 601/2)
Nice!! Good long cutter. No issues or apologies. Every bit as
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SAC-MF-56B
Fine . . . . . $50.00
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Two
Craftsman 101 Like Block Planes by Sargent One has a
Craftsman marked 619-3705 cutter in it. The other says USA in the casting.
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GIL-S75
Good+ . . . . . $15.00 Ea. Left SOLD!!
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Two
Miniature Block Planes On
the right is a marked Aluminum copy of a Stanley 101 by Knapp. On the left, a
poor mans Stanley 101 1/2 bullnose want-a-be. Both are a bit different
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GIL-KNAPP GIL-101HF SOLD!!
Good + . . . . . $15.00 Ea.
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Foster No 101 Aluminum Block Plane
There was a company named Foster that was a tool maker based in CA that made a lot of shipwright and
pattern makers tools back in the day. There was also a Foster in NY that
made Aluminum planes. Good cutter. No damage and nice!!
Fine . . . . . $12.00
B-FOS-101
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Millers
Falls No. 33 (Stanley No 101) Block Plane
Straight off the users work bench. Dusty. No damage and nice!!Click for Pic Click for Pic Click for Pic
Fine . . . . . $15.00
B-MF33
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