L: 24.0cm W: 2.1cm H: 13.0cm
a- L: 24.0cm W: 2.1cm H: 7.5cm
b- L: 15.5cm W: 2.8cm H: 1.0cm
c- L: 18.0cm W: 0.8cm H: 0.4cm
A wooden side bead plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a light brown hardwood. The throat runs diagonally through the body just left of centre. A rounded groove runs lengthwise through the front of the body. The sole is curved concavely in a quarter-ellipse form with a fillet on either side. The back edge of the sole extends down to form a fence. Stamps on the heel read: "59"; "6mm".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is slightly rounded on the other. The top edge meets the straight edge at a 90-degree angle. A very small cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of grey metal. It widens slightly near the cutting edge. The cutting edge consists of a concave curve paired with a flat edge. The width of the cut is 5/16".
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.
