Bead And Quirk May 2026

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.

Heavier cardstock or stiff paper is used to create templates for duplicating profiles across multiple trim pieces. Specialized Tools for Bead and Quirk bead and quirk

If you are working with this specific profile, the "paper" involved typically serves one of these purposes: Fine-grit sandpaper (often 220-grit or higher) is used