: I'm not familiar with Nick's method but particle board does not
: hold screws well, so I suggest you fasten it to a piece of
: lumber using glue and screws, then you can safely drive screws
: into the lumber. To fasten stringers to it, use smaller gauge
: but longer screws than you would normally use and drill a
: full-depth pilot hole equal to the screw's core diameter.

: I generally use 2 x 4's for strongbacks if I need one. While it is
: rare to find a perfectly straight one I can usually find one
: that is at least straight along the edges and not twisted; I set
: it up so the slight bend is in the vertical and accept the
: slight change it makes to the rocker ...

Actually the particle board only really has to hold staples and it'll do that just fine.

Bill H.