Woodworker's Journal

Rabbets, Dadoes and Grooves

hile they’re not the showiest or most complex woodworking joints, rabbets, dadoes and grooves are, nonetheless, three of the most practical and versatile joints you can make. Best suited to cabinet and furniture carcass construction using plywood, MDF and similar sheet goods, all three joints are also good for some solid-wood applications, such as building simple boxes and drawers.

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