Newer Sargent Planes - Plastic Knob & Tote?

There was a form of Hard Rubber known Gutta Percha…that was used for plane handles, amongst other uses….They would also Add in a grip texture and even a logo…such as a Diamond…for Diamond Edge brand planes….at least on the sides of the rear handles…

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Once they’re tuned, they make pretty good users.

Here the information on Sargent planes
https://amzn.to/2CMJjlh

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Ok, the irons have been sharpened, so here are the money shots:

Wasn’t sure about adjusting the frog, as the lower face of the frog does not extend down to the mouth of the base.
Seems to work ok even though the iron is not supported at the lower end, unless the frog is set far enough back so that the lower end of the iron rests against the base. Doing that seems to leave the mouth open rather wide.

-- Jim, IL

Nice job

Take a look at this
https://www.timetestedtools.net/2018/03/03/is-this-frog-adjustable/

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Whoops wrong thread.

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Thanks Don for the link to the tips about frog adjustment.
It answered some of my questions.

I still wonder if anyone knows what kind of material is used for that knob and tote…

-- Jim, IL

Yes, I do….Diamond Edge planes were also sold with that type of handle….Gutta Percha was a hard, moldable Polymer….similar to Natural Rubber…but not quite.

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Ah ha!
I just located a Wikipedia page for gutta percha, most interesting.
I knew these totes/knobs were not merely plastic.
Thanks!

-- Jim, IL