Rebate plane
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The rebate plane (British English) or rabbet plane (American English) is a
Description
The rebate plane is one of a group of planes, including the
The rebate plane commonly has a depth stop and a fence, which allows the width and depth of the rabbet to be gauged. They also are commonly equipped with a spur, which is designed to score the wood as the rabbet is cut, giving a cleaner corner. This is particularly valuable when working across the grain.[1]
History
The rebate plane is a simple tool used in many Western countries with hundreds of years of history. It was in use in England at least as early as the 11th century.[citation needed]
Use
Rebate planes are intended for
Variations
There are a few variations of this plane, including the duplex rebate plane, which has two locations for the blade: one in the middle of the body for normal cutting and one at the front to allow cutting into corners. In the latter mode, the duplex rebate plane is similar to a bullnose plane.
References
- ^ Maguire, Richard (August 25, 2015). "Cut A Rebate Joint Quickly? Learn To Use A Fillister Plane". Archived from the original on September 28, 2017. Retrieved February 18, 2019.
- ^ Admin (2012-11-08). "An Introduction To Understanding Rebate Planes". Handplane Central. Archived from the original on 2023-03-19. Retrieved 2023-03-19.