Rabbet/Rebate Joint

A rabbet joint is a woodworking joint formed by cutting a recess or groove, typically along the edge or end of a piece of wood, to create a step-like profile. The complementary piece of wood then fits into this recess, creating a strong connection. Rabbet joints are commonly used for joining panels, frames, boxes, and other woodworking projects where a flush or inset connection is desired. They provide good structural integrity and are relatively simple to make with basic woodworking tools such as a table saw, router, or chisel. Rabbet joints can be cut along the edge of a piece of wood (edge rabbet) or along its end grain (end rabbet). They can be used alone or in combination with other joints, such as dadoes or miters, to create more complex assemblies. Overall, rabbet joints are versatile and widely used in woodworking due to their simplicity and effectiveness in joining pieces of wood securely.