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bead plane

American  

noun

Carpentry.

  1. a plane for cutting beads.

Etymology

Origin of bead plane

First recorded in 1855–60

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The joint may be made by using the plough plane, the rebate plane and a suitably-sized bead plane, the loose tongues being inserted as shown and fastened by screws and glue.

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