L: 23.6cm W: 2.4cm H: 14.1cm
a- L: 23.6cm W: 2.4cm H: 8.4cm
b- L: 15.6cm W: 2.5cm H: 0.6cm
c- L: 17.8cm W: 1.1cm 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 slightly from the bottom 2/3 of the front body. The throat cuts diagonally through the body just right of centre and is exposed through the cheek. The sole is curved concavely along the length and is framed by flat surfaces. A thin strip of wood is embedded along the front edge of the sole and closes the shape of the curve. Stamps on the toe read: "J.DRYBURGH/N.E.HOPE/ONT."; "(W.A.) GRASBY"; "I BLOWER". Stamps on the heel read: "(W).A. GRASBY (x2); "I BLOWER"; "1/4".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded in an oval form on the other. The top edge is flat and the corners are chamfered. A cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of dark grey metal. it abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is curved concavely in an asymmetrical elliptical form. The width of the cut is 7/16".
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.
