One of my dad's

[Richard Hart]

Don't know anything about its history, year, etc but it's one I saved, thank God. You can see the problem-sure could use a new tote.
Anyone have info on it?

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[Dan Hulbert]

If I had gotten that from my dad, I would leave it as it is. Give it a good sharpening and put it to work. While you may have lost the tip of the tote, it is still a usable tool as it is. From the looks of it, it was well cared for and was probably dropped once. I'm sure your Dad used some colorful language when it happened.

[Scott Clausen]

I agree, sharpen and use, let the memories and history live on.

[Richard Hart]

I agree, sharpen and use, let the memories and history live on.

Agreed also-that's the intention and I will leave the tote as is-thanks!

[Rafael Herrera]

A break like that is not difficult to repair with a piece of walnut or mahogany.

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[Dan Hulbert]

From what I can see in your pictures, looks to be a Type 8 or 9. You can refine this by looking at: https://www.timetestedtools.net/2019/02/19/roger-k-smiths-stanley-transitional-type-study/

[chris carter]

I have the same No. 26. I opened up the mouth, put a really heavy camber on the blade, and turned it into a fore plane. It works great for that purpose as I can do a lot of heavy work for a long time without getting worn out.

[steven c newman]

Mine is from Sargent...No. 3416. The only downside to these planes....the wood soles would wear according to how the user pushed then across the wood....sometime the nose end would wear more the the "stern" would...or the sole would wear at a diagonal....since that was how it was pushed along..
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[Rob Luter]

I had the Sargent version too. It was a decent plane for initial prep work, but not terribly precise. With a waxed sole it was effortless to push.

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