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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.

From Woodwork Joints How they are Set Out, How Made and Where Used. by Fairham, William

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