{"product_id":"antique-sargent-v-b-m-wooden-smoothing-plane-best-made-tool-21cm","title":"Antique Sargent V-B-M Wooden Smoothing Plane - Best Made Tool 21cm","description":"\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThis smoothing plane represents a transitional style of toolmaking, combining a heavy solid wood base with the precision of a metal mechanical adjustment system. The front of the block is deeply stamped with the prestigious \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"224\"\u003e\"SARGENT V-B-M\"\u003c\/b\u003e (Very Best Made) mark, along with the model number \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"291\"\u003eNo. 3409\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003eThe plane features a cast iron frog finished in original black japanning, a turned wooden front knob, and a knurled brass adjustment nut. The Sargent V-B-M line was created to compete directly with Stanley’s top-tier planes, making this a sought-after item for those who appreciate the peak of American and British industrial tool design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eThe plane is in \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"16\"\u003egood original antique condition\u003c\/b\u003e with honest signs of a working life:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Body:\u003c\/b\u003e The beech wood block shows a warm, honey-colored patina with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"71\"\u003elight historic scuffs, scratches, and minor nicks\u003c\/b\u003e to the edges (see detail photos).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMetalwork:\u003c\/b\u003e The black japanned finish to the metal frog is mostly intact with some age-related thinning and minor surface oxidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMechanism:\u003c\/b\u003e The adjustment nut moves freely. The original metal iron (blade) is present and shows an authentic oxidized patina; it will require sharpening for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBuild:\u003c\/b\u003e Structurally sound with no cracks to the wood or metal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"12\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e 21 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Furniture Recycling Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57492176142719,"sku":"605\/0064","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1072\/6024\/files\/IMG_5534.jpg?v=1778360543","url":"https:\/\/www.furniturerecyclingshop.co.uk\/products\/antique-sargent-v-b-m-wooden-smoothing-plane-best-made-tool-21cm","provider":"Furniture Recycling Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}