L: 24.2cm W: 3.1cm H: 14.2cm
a- L: 24.2cm W: 3.1cm H: 8.0cm
b- L: 16.1cm W: 2.7cm H: 0.7cm
c- L: 18.0cm W: 1.9cm H: 0.2cm
A wooden side bead plane consisting of 3 parts.
a- 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 body just to the right of centre. The sole is curved concavely along the length. A thin wood strip embedded in the sole borders the front edge of the sole to close the shape of the curve. Stamps on the toe read: "IOHN GREEN"; "J. WRIGHT"; "(E) WRIGHT"; "I BLOWER". Stamps on the heel read "(L)OWER" and "4".
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. A long cut-out below the head allows for easy handling. Inscriptions in pencil near the point read "(Bl L162)?"
c- The iron is a narrow strip of grey metal. It abruptly widens near the cutting edge. The cutting edge is curved concavely. The width of the cut is 3/4".
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.
