rabbet n : a rectangular groove made to hold two pieces together [syn: rebate]

1 join with a rabbet joint

2 cut a rectangualr groove into

English

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -æbɪt
• Homophones: rabbit

Noun

1. A longitudinal channel, groove, or recess cut out of the edge or face of a plank of wood or other material; especially, one intended to fit another member to form a joint.

Translations

• Italian: addentellato

Verb

1. To cut a rabbet in a piece of material.

Translations

• Italian: addentellare

Derived terms

• rabbeted
• rabbet joint

A rabbet (also known as rebate) is a recess or groove cut into the edge of a piece of machineable material, usually wood. When viewed in cross-section, a rabbet is two-sided and open to the edge or end of the surface into which it is cut.

The spelling rabbet is probably a derivation of rebate, the latter being more common outside of North America.

An example of the use of a rabbet is in a glazing bar where it makes provision for the insertion of the pane of glass and putty. It may also accommodate the edge of the back panel of a cabinet. It is also used in door and casement window jambs.

Methods

A rabbet can be cut by the following methods:

• Electric router using a straight or rebate bit
• Rebate plane or a shoulder plane
• Circular saw with multiple passes (depending on width and depth)
• Dado set in a single pass
• Spindle moulder
• Hand saw and chisel
• Bandsaw

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