A good form of iron smoothing plane is shown by Fig. 64; this is intended for superior work. The rebate plane (Fig. 65) is without a back iron, and its cutting iron extends the full width
Fig. 62.—Smoothing Plane.
of the tool, thus enabling the angles of rebates to be cleaned up. Other varieties of planes include the bead plane (Figs. 66 to 68), used for working single and return beads and round rods. Hollows, rounds, etc. (Figs. 69 to 73), are used for working
Fig. 63.—Iron Mouth-piece for Smoothing Plane.
straight mouldings of all kinds, but machinery has of late years been increasingly used for such work. Small planes of varying shapes are used for forming mouldings on circular work. The compass plane, used for forming the face of concave ribs, etc., was formerly made of beech wood. The one generally used at the present time is made of steel entirely. The sole of the plane is about 10 in. long, 2¼ in. wide,
Fig. 64.—Iron Smoothing Plane.
and 132 in. thick. It is adjusted by means of a screw, and with it both concave and convex surfaces may be worked perfectly
Fig. 65.—Rebate Plane.
true and even. There are also employed ovolo lamb's-tongue planes for forming the mouldings on sash stiles and
Figs. 66, 67, and 68.—Bead Plane.
rails. The sash fillister (Fig. 74) is generally used for making rebates adjacent to the back side of the stuff, its fence working against the face side. When rebates have to be made next to the face side of the work a side fillister (Fig. 75) is most useful;
