How to make an EASY rabbet joint with a rabbet plane

Chad Stanton tells you the advantage of making a rabbet joint for woodworking. And he shows you why you should have a rabbet/shoulder plane in your collection of tools to make an easy and fast rabbet joint. Don't know what a rabbet plane is? Chad tells you the difference between a regular block plane and a rabbet plane. Check out new videos by Chad Stanton at Wood Choppin' Time every week to learn more about woodworking and improve your skills by a professional.
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[@wb_finewoodworking]

Chad that’s one of the best demonstrations of using a plane that I have seen. You really covered the topic well by starting with examples of rabbet planes, showing your favorite and ending up with a demonstration of how you use one to make a rabbet. After seeing this video now I really want a shoulder plane. Outstanding.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you Don. I think you will find owning one is really handy

[@reggiebarboza6711]

Great video, Chad. Very detailed and easy to understand. Keep them coming. Ain't many teachers left like you.

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you for the kind words

[@thomaskelly1228]

That looked easier than I thought it would be. Pretty cool tool. Thanks.

[@ChadStanton]

Try it, you'll get the hang of it real quick. Thanks for watching

[@nathargrove]

Too many of us want to run to the router too quick. But with simple detailed instructions like this the art of true woodworking may continue on ! Thanks Chad !!

[@ChadStanton]

It's nice if i only have 4 or less to do. More than that, i'll set up a machine :-)

[@dixie002]

Thanks for your great videos. Really helpful. I’ve not previously seen your work so it was a great find.

[@RGRGJKK]

Pura vida Chad great explanation

[@ChadStanton]

Oh thank you very much. So kind of you 😊

[@chm1701]

An interesting video and a great demonstration on how to use one, but I was really hoping that this was going to be about using and setting up the Stanley no.78 with the fence since I've found set up videos so hard to come by. The title didn't mention it, so it wasn't deceiving me, but I was just hoping the it would help me set up the one I've recently purchased. Anyway, great video. Have a like.

[@paulbylin3076]

I have that same plane and now I have another way to use it. Thanks!

[@ChadStanton]

Awesome! Hand planes rule!!!

[@HS-yk9he]

Very informative. You are truly a knowledgeable person when it comes to woodworking. I loved your video.

[@chadwix]

Smooth and easier!

[@missygeorge1315]

Great video! Those flexcut knives really do come in handy. Thanks for the new knowledge.

[@ChadStanton]

Happy to share. Thanks for watching

[@TaylerMade]

very handy little planes. if i have a lot to do i generally do them on the jointer as its a lot quicker and easier to set up than a router or table saw.

[@ChadStanton]

I totally agree with you. If i have more than 4 to do, i set it up on a machine. Thanks for watching

[@julianoalberto]

Man, you have great skills!

[@ChadStanton]

It's amazing what CG can do these days. :-) Thanks

[@BDM_PT]

Hi there from Portugal, Nice Info :D Obrigado(Thanks)

[@ChadStanton]

Augusto! Thank you my friend

[@markharris5771]

I have a Stanley #78 which I really like, but I also have an old wooden skewmouth shoulder plane which is really easy to use.

[@myshoptoday]

Loved the video. I have several rabbet planes and I'm now going to definitely be going to them more often. The only thing I would argue about is finding a 78 at every garage sale for 10 bucks. Maybe 5 years ago but now? Not in our area anyway. Kudos to the video though. Gave it a LIKE.

[@lestergrayson3049]

I have a reproduction or rather a new Stanley like the old one you've got there I like it works well

[@ChadStanton]

I love mine

[@imortaldeadead]

Thank you for sharing and adding in so much more with some of your tip, perhaps in another video you could go over the 78 a little more, such as the fence and the little nicker(not sure if that’s what it’s built in knife is call) Once more thank you for showing us how to use the shoulder plane 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Ps, I do have a 78 I just don’t use it, mostly because I’m not sure how too

[@ChadStanton]

Will do check out weds show (6-20-18)

[@andyfarmer759]

Looked quicker than I thought it would be. Quicker than setting up a router if you only have on or two to cut. Thanks Chad, where's he catalogue lol

[@ChadStanton]

they are so handy to have. Even for tiny adjustments on things. It's so quick to grab it and be done.

[@whatthefunction9140]

nice technique chaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad

[@ChadStanton]

Thank you Dylaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan ! :-)

[@stevecollins9450]

Very well explained, Chad. Do you know why they stopped including the fence feature with these?

[@ChadStanton]

As far as i know, they are aimed at fine tuning tenons and small details. I don't think manufactures count on people using them has a min tool. I'm assuming they think it would be routered or table sawed out. But i don't really know for sure. The old Stanley 78 came with it new, but most people lose them.

[@tonylenge424]

Great lesson. How do you prevent the edge from breaking off?

[@ChadStanton]

i use that bench hook, but i'll give a new extra tips on Weds. show for ya. Great question

[@delkscustomfurniture3743]

Really enjoy my #92 also. I guess u can cover dados next with a plane

[@ChadStanton]

i used an old dado plane with a knicker, but mostly use my router plane

[@delkscustomfurniture3743]

Chad Stanton lee valley makes some cool ones with fences

[@bensnyder5890]

I have the same stanley and I finally got a chance to use it not too long ago for cleaning up a tenon. Do you have any idea what the gadget is on the plane that looks like an inverted " t "? Reference mark 3:52.

[@ChadStanton]

Yes that is a knicker. If you turn it so it drops down then it is to help sever the fibers on crosscuts just slightly ahead of the blade. It works soso. That's why i use a knife.

[@halsonger1317]

Have you used the modern version of the Stanley rabbet plane? They are available for about $60 and look similar to the original one and include the fence. Modern tools usually often aren't the quality of the originals but I haven't been successful in finding an old Stanley at my usual old tool haunts.

[@ChadStanton]

I have not tried it. But i'm glad they still make them. Hopefully they are making them out of some decent quality material.

[@halsonger1317]

Thanks for the reply. I just picked up a "classic" version with the fence on eBay for 30 bucks, so I guess I have some restoration work in the near future for me before I can try it out. Thanks for the great video on this tool. It will definitely come in handy for me!

[@ChadStanton]

let me know how it works for you

[@mamabearssheshedtracykeato6941]

I have been looking for a specific type of plane that I don't know the name of. It creates grooves for the inside of a box to hold the base of the Box in. I'm sorry if I've confused you in any way... But do you happen to know what that's called? Similar to a router but in a hand plane?

[@giulianoaudisio8231]

You may be referring to a plough (plow) plane like a Stanley 50 or 55

[@ChadStanton]

Yes, that is my thought too. Thank you for your help, Giuliano

[@myshoptoday]

Or even a Stanley 45 which may be a little easier to find.

[@DavidBishopinc]

Always wanted one of these. Still dont have it yet.

[@ChadStanton]

Come join the hand plane club, brotha! :-)

[@imortaldeadead]

Disclaimer: after you get one, you will fall in love and want to catch them all

[@cobberpete1]

Chad, I'm a little disappointed and will calling in the Union. Your taking away SAFETY Dan's work. Hand placement and knife safety should be his responsibility to discuss. Even though you were doing his work, I hope you still paid him. LOL. Lots of good info... see you next week :D

[@ChadStanton]

Hahahaha he collects his paycheck, trust me!