L: 23.8cm W: 4.3cm H: 14.3cm
a- L: 23.8cm W: 4.3cm H: 8.3cm
b- L: 16.4cm W: 2.4cm H: 0.9cm
c- L: 18.2cm W: 3.0cm H: 0.4cm
A Grecian Ogee and Bead hand plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a brown hardwood. It is almost as wide as it is tall. 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 in an ogee profile with a bead to match the cutting iron. A thin strip of wood embedded into the front of the sole extends out and closes the curved form. Stamps on the toe read: "WALLACE/MONTREAL"; "I BLOWER". Stamps on the heel read: "I BLOWER"; "1/2".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as 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 an ogee curve and a sharp concave curve. The width of the cut is 1 1/8". A stamp on the handle reads "'THOsFIRTH&SONS".
Ogee molding planes are used to mold the profile of a workpiece. The ogee profile consists of a curve shaped like an 'S', or a double curve inversed around an inflection point. This can be combined with any other detail, like beads or fillets, to create unique ogee profiles. In this case, a single bead accompanies the Grecian-style ogee curve. Ogee molding planes can be used to give a sophisticated finish to baseboards, doorways, and furniture trimmings.
