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

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 ...

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 ...

Although they have fancy names, dados and rabbets are strong, accessible joints that every level of woodworker can use.

A router is arguably the most versatile portable power tool you can buy. With this single tool you can shape decorative edges, trim laminates and veneers, rout hinge mortises, and cut a wide variety ...