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Rabbet Butt Joint


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Rabbet Butt Joint. The rabbet joint is more robust than the butt joint. This style of joint is stronger than a simple butt joint, which is formed by placing the ends of two wooden pieces together.

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The names may differ, but the purpose remains the same: Butt joint, of course, is simply jointing two straight edges. Rabbet joints are one of the most commonly used methods of joining wood in cabinetry.

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Butt woodworking joints CRAFTSMANSPACE

Rabbet joints are most commonly found in cabinetry and furniture construction because they allow for massive increases in strength when compared with butt joints while also providing room for expansion without splitting. The names may differ, but the purpose remains the same: The rabbet joint increases the amount of surface area available for adhesion. Here's how to cut a rabbet in four.

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