Found a Sargent bench plane at an antique mall for $20 today. Was sitting right next to a trashed Stanley #5 and was the same size, so Im guessing they are equivalent though I cant recall the number on the Sargent.
Needs cleaned up. Has a thick blade that doesnt seem to fit right - when you extend it, it totally blocks the mouth. So Id have to replace it or grind it a bit shorter. Everything is there and works. Bed is rusty but seems flat.
Is this a good tool or an off brand?
Thanks,
Fred