L: 23.6cm W: 2.8cm H: 14.6cm
a- L: 23.6cm W: 2.8cm H: 7.9cm
b- L: 14.0cm W: 2.4cm H: 0.7cm
c- L: 17.0cm W: 1.3cm H: 0.3cm
A wooden side bead plane consisting of 3 parts.
The body is rectangular and made of a 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. A short wooden strip near the front edge of the sole is embedded in the body and closes the shape of the curve. Stamps on the toe read: "(W) FOOD"; "(I) SLATER"; "I BLOWER". A stamp on the heel reads "I BLOWER".
b- The wedge is made of a hardwood similar to the body. It tapers to a blunt point on one end and is rounded on the other. A rectangular cut-out below the head allows for easy handling.
c- The iron is a narrow strip of grey metal. It abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is curved concavely in a parabolic form. The width of the cut is 1/2".
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.
