"SBH" wrote in message
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I am building a plyometric jumping box using 3/4 plywood with about a 7
degree taper (to avoid tip over) with a platform size of 20 x 24. There
will be 5 total boards; front, rear, right, left and a center for extra
strength. I am thinking about dadoing the corners and the center on the
front and rear boards for the sides to slide into to gain extra strength
and stability as opposed to just butting the ends together with glue and
nails.

Is dadoing a better option? I know it's probably not the strongest
connection compared to a dovetail or something else, but I don't have a
dovetail template. Therefore, will the dado be sufficient or is something
else better?

Thank you

Perhaps "rabbeting" is also prefered over "dadoing".

Thanks