L: 24.2cm W: 2.5cm H: 13.8cm
a- L: 24.2cm W: 2.5cm H: 8.5cm
b- L: 13.4cm W: 2.0cm H: 0.4cm
c- L: 19.0cm W: 0.8cm H: 0.4cm
A wooden side bead plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a dark brown hardwood. A cheek protrudes from the bottom half of the front body. A throat cuts diagonally through the centre of the body and is exposed through the cheek. The sole is comprised of a wooden insert that is curved concavely along the length of the body. Stamps on the toe read: "J.P. MILLENER & Co./KINGSTON"; "I BLOWER". Stamps on the heel read: "I BLOWER"; " S.B. MARSHALL"; "1/8".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is squared on the other. A curved cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of dark grey metal. It widens slightly near the cutting edge. The cutting edge consists of a concave curve. The width of the cut is 1/8".
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.
