Creating Better Edges with a Simple Bead Bit

If you've ever looked at a finished piece of furniture and wondered how they got that perfectly rounded, decorative edge, you were probably looking at the work of a bead bit. It's one of those tools that seems pretty straightforward—and it is—but the difference it makes in a project is huge. Instead of a boring, sharp 90-degree corner, you get this elegant, rounded profile that catches the light and makes everything look just a bit more professional. ...

May 1, 2026 · 6 min · Britt Tye