rabbet plane

noun

, Carpentry.

1. a plane for cutting rabbets or the like, having a blade set to one side at right angles or diagonally to the direction of motion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of rabbet plane¹

First recorded in 1670–80

Example Sentences

A block-plane is made which can, by means of a detachable side, be used as a rabbet-plane.

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A rabbet plane is very little used by mechanics, but when it is wanted for a piece of work, it is wanted badly.

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In making picture frames of simple cross section, it is first necessary to cut the rabbet (Fig. 147) with a rabbet plane.

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In both mouldings, a rabbet 1⁄2 inch or so wide and 1⁄8 inch deep should be made with rabbet plane.

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