L: 24.0cm W: 2.8cm H: 14.0cm
a- L: 24.0cm W: 2.8cm H: 8.3cm
b- L: 16.4cm W: 2.7cm H: 0.6cm
c- L: 18.2cm W: 2.7cm H: 0.3cm
A wooden side bead plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- The body is rectangular and made of a dark brown hardwood. A cheek protrudes from the bottom half of the front body. The throat cuts diagonally through the body just right of centre and is exposed through the cheek. The sole is curved concavely along the length to match the cutting iron (c). A strip of wood embedded into the front of the sole acts as a fence and closes the curve. Stamps on the toe read: "IOHN/GREEN"; "I BLOWER" (x2); "(T)OWE??"; "M. SHAW" (x2); "R. TOWE??". Stamp on the heel read: "I BLOWER"; "T. TOWELL".
b- The wedge is made of the same hardwood as the body. It tapers to a point on one end and is rounded in a circular form on the other. An angular 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 in a parabolic form, framed by a short flat edge. The width of the cut is 5/8".
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.
