Materials You'll Need

As my earlier post stated, you'll want several types of adhesive ... wood, RTV, and construction cement (like Liquid Nails).  Also, scrap wood ... lots of scrap wood ... used for shims ... for hammer "buffers" ... and for clamp "buffers".  Now, if you're trying to make particle board stronger, use finished hardwood from the hardware stores, like maple of oak.  I've found that poplar is not too expensive, machines well, and has a lot of strength for the dollar (and like I've often said, I'm cheap).  Then finally, some 2x4s are always welcomed (for when pure bulk strength is necessary ... pine is usually fine, but hard woods can provide more strength).