Ironing Boards
03-09-2011, 10:06 AM
#11
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Most lumber stores and Home Depot and such will cut the wood for you to size. The all you need is either a heavy duty stapler or a hammer and proper nails.
Me: I would barter with someone who could do it for me. I buy the materials and someone else do the labor and I'd make them a meal or a cake or something.
Barter-ing is wonderful.
ali
Me: I would barter with someone who could do it for me. I buy the materials and someone else do the labor and I'd make them a meal or a cake or something.
Barter-ing is wonderful.
ali
03-09-2011, 10:14 AM
#12
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Originally Posted by featherweight
Originally Posted by AngieS
Originally Posted by egagnon291
I need a large ironing board. I have looked on line for one but they seem to be rather expensive. Also saw many plans for making one, but I have absolutely no talent with saws and such and directions call for a furring and I have no idea what that is. I was thinking of buying a large piece of plywood that I could cover and just set on top of my cutting table when I need it, rather than trying to fit one to my existing ironing board. Has anyone tried this?
There may also be a way to attach a lever clamp underneath. This would allow the board to remain attached for easier set up and take down if you're in that situation. I didn't like that the board was permanently attached through the metal ironing board top. I was going to research an solution to this the next trip to the home supply store. I'm sure there's got to be a way!
I would suggest making a removable cover that can be taken off and washed. My cover is always getting all sorts of stuff laid on it. I like the idea of having a clean place to iron my project pieces.
Pam
03-09-2011, 10:42 AM
#13
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I made a board with rails that rests on top of the ironing board. I do recommend a strong/sturdy ironing board as mine is the one which self-destructed earlier this week under the weight of the board plus a stack of books and fabric. Thankfully not the iron.
Cheers, K
Cheers, K
03-09-2011, 03:00 PM
#14
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Try http://www.daystyledesigns.com/quiltingironingboard.htm, it's meant to be a really good way of making your own pressing board with a good firm surface.
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