Quirk | Bead And

Fine-grit sandpaper (often 220-grit or higher) is used to smooth the curved bead and clean the sharp groove of the quirk after machining.

In woodworking and architecture, (not wax paper) is commonly used to protect surfaces and tools when creating decorative profiles like a "bead and quirk". bead and quirk

A (or quirk bead) refers to a small, rounded molding (the bead) that is defined and separated from a flat surface by a sharp, recessed groove known as a "quirk". This profile is traditionally used to soften edges on door casings, window frames, and furniture while creating distinct shadow lines that hide joints or transitions. Key Materials & Tools Fine-grit sandpaper (often 220-grit or higher) is used