Rabbet

Rabbet

Rabbet is a woodworking joint formed by cutting a rectangular recess, groove, or dado along the edge of a piece of wood, typically to receive another piece of wood cut to fit snugly into the recess, forming a strong and seamless joint. This type of joint is commonly used in cabinetry, furniture making, and other woodworking applications where two pieces of wood need to be joined at a right angle, such as in the construction of drawers, frames, or boxes. The rabbet joint provides a simple yet effective way to create a strong, stable connection between two pieces of wood, as the interlocking nature of the joint helps to resist twisting and separation. The depth and width of the rabbet can be varied depending on the thickness of the mating piece and the desired strength of the joint. Rabbets can be cut using various tools, such as a rabbet plane, a router with a straight bit, a table saw with a dado blade, or even hand tools like chisels. In some cases, the rabbet may be reinforced with glue, nails, or screws for added strength and durability. The rabbet joint has been a fundamental technique in woodworking for centuries, and its versatility and reliability continue to make it a staple in contemporary woodworking and design

woodworking joint, cabinetry, furniture making, interlocking, wood thickness, joinery techniques

— John Armstrong