Carpentry and Woodworking - Rabbit joint

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Merlotski
08-05-04, 03:27 PM
I am not sure what a rabbit joint is or how to make one. I was told to use this technique to joint two pieces of wood together so they fit together at an angle without sticking out from the wall too much. How do I go about making this and what tools do I need to get the job done? Thanks!

chfite
08-05-04, 06:35 PM
See figure 11 for an example of a rabbet joint.

http://www.dixieline.com/woodjoint/woodjoints.htm

Here is one technique for making a rabbet joint.

http://www.diynet.com/diy/hi_tools/article/0,2037,DIY_13936_3056376,00.html

Hope this helps.