Length 11.0cm x Width 2.2cm x Height 14.3cm
a- Length 11.0cm x Width 2.2cm x Height 5.7cm
b- Length 13.8cm x Width 2.1cm x Height 1.0cm
c- Length 16.0cm x Width 2.0cm x Height 1.0cm
Small bead plane comprised of three parts, a rectangular wooden body (a), a tapered wooden wedge (b), and an iron with a curved blade to match the curved beading profile on the sole of the plane (c). The wedge and the iron fit together inside of an angled cutout in the plane's body.
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.
