Length 23.5cm x Width 2.8cm x Height 14.5 cm
a- Length 23.5cm x Width 2.8cm x Height 8.3cm
b- Length 16.5cm x Width 2.2cm x Height 0.6cm
c- Length 18.0cm x Width 1.7cm x Height 0.3cm
Bead molding plane comprised of three parts, a wooden rectangular body with an angled cutout through the middle and a bead profile on the sole (a), a wooden wedge that tapers to a point at the bottom and has a rounded top (b), and a thin iron with a wide blade that curves to match the bead profile on the plane's sole (c). The wedge and the iron fit together inside of the plane and the wedge holds the iron in place as it cuts the wood below the plane. Stamped on the toe of the plane is "J. LYCETT" at least five times, and "I BLOWER". Stamped on the heel of the plane is "J. LYCETT" three times, as well as "I BLOWER".
Side beads, or beading planes, are used to put a bead along the edge of a board, and can be used in many situations, such as back boards, the bottom of table aprons, or along shelf fronts. A very versatile plane, these were, along with hollow and rounds, perhaps the most common molding plane produced. These are one of the easiest molding planes to use, with an integral fence and depth stop, and no spring. (The plane is held vertically.) Simply hold the plane against the edge of the stock being profiled, and make passes until the depth stop prevents any further cutting. For a different treatment, running the plane along two sides of a corner will produce a 3/4 bead on that corner.
