Length 23.8cm x Width 4.7cm x Height 14.2cm
a- Length 23.8cm x Width 4.7cm x Height 8.4cm
b- Length 17.1cm x Width 2.3cm x Height 0.9cm
c- Length 18.6cm x Width 3.0cm x Height 0.3cm
Wooden 3/4 side bead plane comprised of three parts, a wooden main body (a), a wooden wedge piece (b), and an iron/blade (c). The main wooden body is rectangular shaped and has an opening that extends from the top of the piece down inside until it comes out of the bottom. The wedge and iron fit together inside and extend out of the top of the main body. The sole has one curve and a small flat cutout. Stamped on the heel of the plane is "I BLOWER", and "3/4". Stamped on the toe is "WALLACE MONTREAL", "I UTTER" twice, and "I BLOWER".
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.
