Rabbet Planes & Shoulder Planes for Precise Joinery Cuts
A rabbet plane has its blade running the full width of the sole, allowing it to cut right to a shoulder or into a corner — something a standard bench plane cannot do. This makes rabbet planes essential for trimming rabbets, refining tenon cheeks, fitting drawer bottoms, and cleaning up machine-cut joints to final dimension.
The Infinity Tools Double Rabbet Hand Plane is a versatile option that can cut rabbets on both the left and right edges of a board by repositioning the blade, eliminating the need for two separate planes. A replacement blade is available to keep it sharp and performing.
For woodworkers who want a complete hand plane workshop capability, the 7-piece rabbet plane package provides a curated set for a broad range of rabbet and shoulder work. For those building a full hand plane collection, the 12-piece master hand plane package covers the complete spectrum of hand planing tasks from traversing rough stock to shooting miters and trimming joints.
Using Rabbet Planes for Tenons and Furniture Joinery
A rabbet or shoulder plane is the hand tool of choice for fitting mortise-and-tenon joints. After cutting the tenon on the table saw or bandsaw, a shoulder plane trims one cheek at a time to sneak up on a perfect fit — something difficult to accomplish by machine alone. The full-width blade engages the shoulder cleanly, producing a flat, square surface with each pass.
- Blade runs the full sole width for corner access
- Ideal for fitting tenons, trimming rabbets, and cleaning dadoes
- Double rabbet design cuts both left- and right-hand rabbets
- Replacement blades available to maintain performance
