L: 24.2cm W: 3.7cm H: 14.6cm
a- L: 24.2cm W: 3.7cm H: 8.8cm
b- L: 13.3cm W: 2.6cm H: 0.7cm
c- L: 17.4cm W: 2.0cm H: 0.3cm
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 half 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 to match the iron. An embedded strip of wood borders the front of the sole and closes the curved form. The back edge of the sole extends down to form a short fence. Stamps on the toe read: "ALLANS"; "R.B."; "I BLOWER"; "A.d/1849". Stamps on the heel read: "I BLOWER"; "A.d/1849"; "4/8".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a blunt point on one end and is rounded in an oval form on the other. A long 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 is curved concavely. The width of the cut is 3/4". A stamp on the handle reads "E?W????".
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.
