Don is a Author and publisher of vintage tool books ( https://www.amazon.com/author/donwilwol ) including "The Sargent Hand Plane Reference Guide For Collectors & Woodworkers: Second Edition" and "With My Own Hands - How To Restore a Vintage Hand Plane for Woodworking".
Before retiring Don worked Microsoft Systems Consultant by day who was employed by consulting firms such as Dell, Microsoft and other professional consulting firms, but started his career life as a carpenter and woodworker. He started building and restoring whatever needed it at a very early age and has built or restored everything from military rifles to condominium projects.
His vintage tool obsession started when his wife Colleen insisted on spending some time at antique shops and flea markets. The Sargent collection started with a few finds like a Type 1 Sargent #409 and a #15 Shaw patent. The research and the history is the motivating factor and currently Sargent planes represent about 65% of his collection. Website: http://timetestedtools.net, https://www.diy.timetestedtools.net/, and, https://bladesmithing.timetestedtools.net/.
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Chris on Feb 16, 2026
5 out of 5 starsItem matched description, quality of recondition very good. Would buy from again. Thanks
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Ryan on Feb 14, 2026
5 out of 5 starsGreat experience overall. Item was as described and came on time.
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James on Feb 5, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful vintage tool, great value and as described...safe shipping and awesome packaging ! This seller is terrific folks! I highly recommend this seller, 110% customer satisfaction guaranteed!
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James on Jan 18, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful vintage tool, great value and as described...safe shipping and awesome packaging ! This seller is terrific folks! I highly recommend this seller, 110% customer satisfaction guaranteed!
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James on Jan 9, 2026
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful vintage tool, great value and as described...safe shipping and awesome packaging ! This seller is terrific folks! I highly recommend this seller, 110% customer satisfaction guaranteed!
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Etsy buyer on Nov 17, 2025
5 out of 5 starsThis is a Christmas present for my husband The product looks exactly as pictured I am sure for a old tool collector it will be a great gift
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James on Nov 10, 2025
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful vintage tool, great value and as described...safe shipping and awesome packaging ! This seller is terrific folks! I highly recommend this seller, 110% customer satisfaction guaranteed!
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James on Nov 9, 2025
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful plane and amazing part of history. Terrific seller, I highly recommend this seller!
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Caleb on Apr 19, 2025
5 out of 5 starsExcellent seller. The plane is in good condition it didnt take much to get it going.
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Author and publisher of vintage tool books (amazon.com/author/donwilwol) See additional information my websites at https://timetestedtools.net
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