How to Rabbet Cut in Plywood
A rabbet cut is a slice along one edge that forms a shelf. Rabbet cuts provide more room to join two pieces of wood together, because more surface area exists for the glue. They also add stability to a finished piece. Rabbet cuts are often made with a dado blade, but that tends to damage plywood during cutting because plywood is made with different layers. The best option is a table saw with a standard blade. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Raise or lower the saw blade to the depth of the rabbet cut into the edge of the plywood. Place a tape measure against the base of the blade, and measure to the tip of the highest blade.
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Position the blade fence to the thickness of the cut. Measure from both the front end of the blade and the back end of the blade to make sure it is straight.
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Start the table saw. Place the plywood firmly against the blade fence and push it through slowly.
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Turn off the table saw.
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Raise or lower the saw blade to the depth of the rabbet cut into the face of the plywood.
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Position the blade fence to the thickness of the cut. Start the table saw. Place the plywood firmly against the blade fence and push it through slowly.
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Tips & Warnings
Sharpen the blade's teeth before cutting the plywood if it is dull. Dull teeth will cause plywood to chip when it is cut.
Wear safety goggles whenever you work with a table saw.
Keep a firm grip on the wood at all times. If a saw blade binds on the wood, it can grab onto it and throw it back, causing an injury.
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