RABBET JOINT

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RABBET JOINT

• The Rabbet Joint is
• an L-shaped cut along the end or edge of a board.
• a wood joint that can be built with hand or power
  tools.
• formed by fitting the end or edge of one piece
  into a rabbet cut at the end or edge of another
  piece.
• commonly used in the construction of drawers,
  cases, and cabinet frames.

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TOOLS NEEDED

• You will need the following items to make a
  Rabbet Joint.

Of course do not forget your eye protection.
Check mitre gauge with a try square.
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RABBET JOINT LAYOUT
Marking the width of the rabbet.
The finished rabbet joint. Please note that the
cut should be made so the joint is hidden from
the front.
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RABBET JOINT LAYOUT
Measure the thickness of your wood with a ruler,
and draw a line half that measurement.
With machine locked out. Put your piece of wood
beside the blade so you can set the blade height.
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RABBET JOINT LAYOUT
With machine still locked out. Use a ruler to
set the width of your cut, from the fence to the
outside edge of the stacking dado blades. Which
is equal to the thickness of either C or D
pieces.
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RABBET JOINT TEST CUT

• Do your test cut on a scrap piece of pine.

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CUTTING A RABBET JOINT

• Cut a rabbet joint on wood pieces A B