Description:
A beading plane is a type of moulding plane used to cut a decorative bead. A side beading plane has an asymmetrical appearance with one side of the sole lower than the other. The lower side acts as a fence when run along the edge of a board, allowing the placement of the bead along the board’s edge. Beading planes with centered irons and no fence, called center beading planes, are used to cut beads in the open face of a board. See: Graham Blackburn, “Traditional Woodworking Handtools: A Manual for the Woodworker, a Guide for the Enthusiast” (New York: The Lyons Press, 1988), 234, 236-242.
Edward Carter (1825-1903) was born in England, and was the son of plane maker Richard Carter (1802-1891). Edward made planes 1854-1897 in Troy, NY using the imprint “Edward Carter/Troy-N.Y.” seen on this plane, as well as the imprint “E. Carter.” Previously, Edward partnered with his brother Charles from 1849-1853, and his brother Cyrus from 1862-1864, making planes using the imprint “E. & C. Carter.” See: Emil and Martyl Pollak, “A Guide to the Makers of American Wooden Planes (New Jersey: Astragal Press, 2001), 78
The plane stock and wedge are beech. There is no manufacturer imprint on the plane iron.
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