L: 24.8cm W: 3.3cm H: 16.7cm
a- L: 24.8cm W: 3.3cm H: 8.3cm
b- L: 16.3cm W: 2.7cm H: 0.8cm
c- L: 19.5cm W: 2.2cm 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 1/3 of the front body. The sole is curved concavely along the length of the body. The front and back edges of the sole are flat to frame the curve. A thin strip of wood protrudes from the front edge of the sole to close the curved form. Stamps on the toe read: "B. Frogatt"; "(A.E. BAXTER)?"; "W.HALL"; "I BLOWER". Stamps on the heel read: "A.E. BAXTER"; "I BLOWER".
b- The wedge is made of a hardwood similar to the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded on the other in a circular form. A deep 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 parabolic curve framed by flat edges on either side. The curve is off-centre, favouring the right. The width of the cut is 1/2".
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.
