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Rare Sargent No. 160 All-Iron Roughing Plane – Solid Cast Body, Pat. 1914

A scarce and rugged example of the Sargent No. 160 roughing plane, this model features a solid cast iron body, including the integral handle and knob—a distinctive design patented on September 22, 1914 by Albert A. Pages. Measuring 10″ long with a 1″ wide cutter, the No. 160 was designed for aggressive stock removal on rough lumber, functioning as a dedicated scrub plane.

Unlike later versions, this early model is made from a single casting, making it both rare and visually striking. The cutter is held with a simple clamp and adjusted via a screw mechanism, and the plane has a Re Japanned  finish, with expected wear from age and use. These early all-iron versions were only produced from 1916 to 1927, and are far less common than Stanley’s No. 40 or 40½ equivalents.

The original Sargent Iron Is pitted

As noted in David E. Heckel’s Sargent Planes – Identification and Value Guide, the No. 160 required a complex three-core sand casting process, which made it expensive to produce—and prone to breakage if dropped. This example has survived intact and is a standout for collectors of early American roughing planes or Sargent’s rarer offerings.

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