Anatomy Of A Board
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Any joint can be made with one or more of the basic cuts shown below. A tenon, for example, is formed with two or more rabbet cuts. A lap joint is made from two dadoes or wide rabbets. The secret in creating any joint is making these simple cuts precisely and in ^^ the correct sequence. ^^ C
But before you make your first cut, remember to measure twice. ^^
Width
Compound cut
Thickness
Miter cut
Edge notch
Stopped dado
End notch
Stopped rabbet
Groove \
Stopped groove
Stopped hole
Rabbet
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