A continuous semi-circular molding milled into a workpiece, usually flanked by a sharp, narrow groove. It softens sharp edges, hides joints, and adds a shadow line that gives depth to flat paneling or furniture legs. Carpenters often cut them using a dedicated router bit or a specialized hand plane.
Heard on the job
We need to run a half-inch bead along the bottom edge of the apron to match the original table.