What is the difference between a shoulder
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plane and a rebate plane?

I am thinking the rebate plane can do what a shoulder plane can do to right?  So if you could only have or afford one which one would you use?
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Rebate planes are used for making rabbits. The shoulder plane is used more for trueing tenons, rabbits, etc.
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The bed angle is different between the two.
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Arlin, in addition to the above, most shoulder planes are designed to be used on their side -  and the side is precision ground 90 degrees to the sole, and the plane blade is a few thousands wider than the body so the plane can be used either side down and still cut square and the full width.  You can  use a shoulder plane as a rebate plane, though rebate planes often come with fences so the width of cut can be adjusted, and it won't be as comfortable to use because there normally is not a handle in the back.
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