The rabbet joint goes back at least as far as medieval Europe. Its name derives from the French word “rabat,” which refers to ...

Rabbet joints may not be the prettiest of wood joints, but sometimes they’re just the best option you have. Here’s how (and when) to use them. You can cut rabbets on a table saw using a dado joint as ...

Which essential tool for cutting a rabbet joint or dado joint is best? Although they have fancy names, dados and rabbets are strong, accessible joints that every level of woodworker can use. A dado is ...

If you've ever peeked inside a kitchen cabinet or admired a well-built drawer, there's a good chance you've seen a rabbet joint, whether you knew it or not. This classic woodworking joint has been ...