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7 or 14 degrees for sliding dovetails?

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7 or 14 degree dovetails

I go for 7 degrees. Unless the joint is for show I can't think of a reason not to go for strength, especially in plywood. When I have used them it has been for shelf supports and once the joint is made there is no reason to slide the joint apart,
 
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