OPERATIONS
Rabbet Cutting
Rabbet cutting recesses a section of a workpiece edge to create a strong but simple joint. Figure 41 illustrates a basic rabbet cut and two com- mon joints.
Figure 42 shows an operator performing a rab- bet cut. Notice that the fence is positioned close to the edge of the table. The operator’s body is not directly in line with the stock and he main- tains a stable hand position while keeping the board firmly on the table and against the fence.
To perform a rabbet cutting operation:
1.Follow Section 1: Safety and the “Operation Musts” in this section.
2.Determine the width of your desired rabbet and set the fence that distance away from the edge of the knives.
3.Place the workpiece down on the infeed table and press it firmly against the fence.
4.Start the jointer.
5.Keep the workpiece firmly against the table and fence, and feed the workpiece into the cutterhead.
6.As your leading hand gets within 4" of the cutterhead, lift it up and over the cutter- head and place it on the workpiece as it passes over the outfeed table. Do the same thing when your trailing hand nears the cut- terhead. Never let your hands get closer than 4" away from the cutterhead!
7.Repeat steps
1⁄2".
Rabbet Cut |
Rabbet Joints |
Figure 41.
Always wear safety glasses to prevent seri- ous personal injury!
