Length 23.7cm x Width 3.9cm x Height 14.4cm
a- Length 23.7cm x Width 3.9cm x Height 8.5cm
b- Length 15.9cm x Width 2.3cm x Height 0.9cm
c- Length 17.6cm x Width 2.2cm x Height 0.4cm
Wooden 5/8 side bead plane comprised of three parts, a wooden rectangular body (a), a wooden wedge piece (b), and an iron/blade (c). The wedge and the iron fit together inside of the body through a hole down the middle of the piece. The wedge (b) and iron (c) extend out past the top of the piece. Stamped on the heel of the piece is "I BLOWER", and "5/8". Stamped on the toe is "WALLACE MONTREAL", and "I BLOWER" again. Stamped on the stem of the iron is "[TO. FIRTH & SONS]" over top of this, two vertical lines have also been stamped, as well as "XXIV" lower down on the stem.
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.
