Sargent 408???

[steven c newman]

Looking for some info on a sargent 408. This is NOT a "VBM' model. Front knob still nice and dark, tote a little lighter in colour. lever cap has just the word SARGENT in a box. No "VBM" on the lever cap, or on the iron. Iron is nice and thick, and has No. 408 stamped on it. Age???? Haven't seen the frog, as of yet. :confused:

[David Weaver]

No clue on age, but a sargent 408 should be a good working stock type bench plane, one that you can get a lot of mileage out of. I kind of thought I remember seeing them as VBMs, but I'm by no means a sargent expert and have only ever had one. It was a well made plane, though missing a couple of parts and I parted it out.

[Greg Wease]

The VBM era was 1910 to 1918. The Sargent in a rectangle logo on the lever cap started in 1919 and continued into the 50's. Can't help beyond that.

[Barry Mabery]

I have 5 or 6 Sargeant planes & really like them. The casting is heavier than the equivalent Stanley by about 20%. The extra weight is a plus in my view.