L: 23.5cm W: 5.0cm H: 14.3cm
a- L: 23.5cm W: 5.0cm H: 8.5cm
b- L: 15.5cm W: 2.4cm H: 0.9cm
c- L: 17.4cm W: 3.1cm H: 0.3cm
A wooden beading plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a 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 along the length with a double fillet at the back. An embedded strip of wood borders the front of the sole and closes the curve shape. Stamps on the toe read: "DRYBURGH/DUNDEE"; "I BLOWER". Stamps on the heel read: "I BLOWER"; "(D)?"; "M"; "8/8".
b- the wedge is made of a similar hardwood to the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded in an elliptical form on the other. A small 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 consists of a concave curve framed by 2 flat segments. The width of the cut is 1 1/4".
Bead planes are used to put a bead, or a convex groove, into a workpiece. They are considered molding planes. Beads can be put into any straight piece, but are popular in tables, shelves and doors.
