L: 24.1cm W: 4.8cm H: 13.1cm
a- L: 24.1cm W: 4.8cm H: 8.5cm
b- L: 17.1cm W: 2.6cm H: 1.2cm
c- L: 17.6cm W: 3.2cm H: 0.3cm
A wooden bead plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a brown hardwood. A cheek protrudes from the bottom half of the front body. The throat cuts diagonally through the body just ahead of the centre. The sole is curved concavely with a wooden strip embedded near the front to close the curve. A stamp on the toe reads "S. DALPE/ROXTON POND, P.Q.". A stamp on the heel reads "1". Ink inscriptions on the front body reads "(P)E/(S82)?".
b- The wedge is made of a hardwood similar to the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded in a parabolic form on the other. A small cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of grey metal. It abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is curved concavely. The width of the cut is 1 1/4".
Side bead planes are used to put a bead, or a convex groove, into the edge of a piece. They are considered molding planes. Beads can be put into any straight piece, but are popular in tables, shelves and doors.
