Length 24.7cm x Width 3.2cm x Height 13.8cm
a- Length 24.7cm x Width 3.2cm x Height 8.6cm
b- Length 17.1cm x Width 2.6cm x Height 0.5cm
c- Length 12.3cm x Width 1.0cm x Height 0.3cm
Wood 1/4 inch side bead molding plane that is comprised of three pieces. The plane has a rectangular body (a), a thin wooden wedge handle with a curved cutout (b), and an iron blade (c). The wedge handle and iron sit together inside the wooden rectangular body and extend past the length of the main body of the plane. The iron does not extend as far as the wedge/handle. Stamped into the edge of the heel is "I BLOWER", and "1/4". Written on the edge of the heel is "[W W I]" and the number "[4]". Stamped on the toe edge is "I BLOWER" and "V.A.EMOND".
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.
