90-13.160
Object Name
Plane, Astragal
Artist/Maker
John Dawson ||Humphreysville MFG Co.
Date Made
c. 1860
Materials
Wood --Metal
Catalogue Number
90-13.160
Dimensions

L: 24.0cm W: 5.0cm H: 14.5cm
a- L: 24.0cm W: 5.0cm H: 8.6cm
b- L: 14.3cm W: 2.4cm H: 0.9cm
c- L: 17.3cm W: 3.2cm H: 0.3cm

Description

A wooden side bead plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a light brown hardwood. A cheek protrudes from the bottom 2/3 of the front body. The throat cuts diagonally through the middle of the body and is exposed through the cheek. The sole is curved concavely. Strips of wood extend down from the front and the back of the sole to form two fences. Stamps on the toe read: "D(a)wson/(M)ONTREAL"; "I BLOWER". A stamp on the heel reads "I BLOWER".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is flat on the other. A curved cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of grey metal. It abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge consists of an elliptical concave curve framed by two straight edges. The width of the cut is 1 1/4". A stamp on the handle reads: "(H)UMPHR(E)Y(S)VILLE MF(G) Co." Another inscription below it is illegible.

History

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.