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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 19:31:57 GMT
I need a need a new ironing board.
I have been looking at amazon and really can’t decided.
I iron a lot of fabric for quilting, so I would like a bigger board or one that is rectangular, without the narrow end.
What board do you have?
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 25, 2018 19:49:50 GMT
Mine is so old that I have no idea where I got it and what brand it is.
I’d recommend looking at the thrift store. Last time I was there, there were about a dozen and they all looked brand new. Find one that’s good and sturdy—I hate shaky ones. And it needs to be sturdy if you have a Big Board. I love mine, but it’s heavy.
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Post by DEX on Oct 25, 2018 20:02:52 GMT
I actually have 2. One is a large rectangular board which I mounted on a small bookcase (from the thrift store) to use with my quilting fabric projects. Then, I also have a regular ironing board because I still do iron shirts and pants frequently and the rectangular board does not work for that.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 25, 2018 20:04:43 GMT
For sturdiness and size, I like the Brabantia ironing board. I have size C, which is 15" wide. Rowenta also makes a very good ironing board. With either of those, you can purchase a Big Board that goes over your ironing board to get a surface of 22" x 59". Big Board also sells a Foldaway Big Board that is stand alone and doesn't need an ironing board to sit on. If you don't need the board for regular ironing, then it might be a good option. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 20:11:02 GMT
For sturdiness and size, I like the Brabantia ironing board. I have size C, which is 15" wide. Rowenta also makes a very good ironing board. With either of those, you can purchase a Big Board that goes over your ironing board to get a surface of 22" x 59". Big Board also sells a Foldaway Big Board that is stand alone and doesn't need an ironing board to sit on. If you don't need the board for regular ironing, then it might be a good option. I like that! |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 20:35:41 GMT
I just ordered the brabantia.
Thank you so much! Without actually it, it’s hard to know if it is the right one.
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Post by lisae on Oct 25, 2018 21:49:04 GMT
For quilting we constructed a tabletop ironing/cutting board. It is 2'x4' and I keep it on top of the dresser in my guest bedroom/craft room. It's made of plywood and covered with cotton batting and then thick canvas. I put little round legs on it I bought from Lowes which bring it up to a good height for working.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 22:03:05 GMT
For quilting we constructed a tabletop ironing/cutting board. It is 2'x4' and I keep it on top of the dresser in my guest bedroom/craft room. It's made of plywood and covered with cotton batting and then thick canvas. I put little round legs on it I bought from Lowes which bring it up to a good height for working. My husband wanted to make one, but I wanted to be able to move it. He tends to make things a bit on the heavy side. |
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Post by Basket1lady on Oct 25, 2018 22:29:11 GMT
For quilting we constructed a tabletop ironing/cutting board. It is 2'x4' and I keep it on top of the dresser in my guest bedroom/craft room. It's made of plywood and covered with cotton batting and then thick canvas. I put little round legs on it I bought from Lowes which bring it up to a good height for working. My husband wanted to make one, but I wanted to be able to move it. He tends to make things a bit on the heavy side. DH made mine 20+ years ago. It's really nicely done and is heavy, but it's still movable. I don't lift it off and on daily, but I'm easily able to move it when I want to. It's 22" wide by 60" long and is made from 1/2" marine grade plywood, and has the inner rails under it that fits it to an ironing board so that it doesn't slide. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2018 22:58:55 GMT
My husband wanted to make one, but I wanted to be able to move it. He tends to make things a bit on the heavy side. DH made mine 20+ years ago. It's really nicely done and is heavy, but it's still movable. I don't lift it off and on daily, but I'm easily able to move it when I want to. It's 22" wide by 60" long and is made from 1/2" marine grade plywood, and has the inner rails under it that fits it to an ironing board so that it doesn't slide. He would make 1 1/2 inch oak with solid iron legs , and don’t forget the cross bracing. My husband does not know what light is. |
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Oct 26, 2018 3:54:15 GMT
DH made mine 20+ years ago. It's really nicely done and is heavy, but it's still movable. I don't lift it off and on daily, but I'm easily able to move it when I want to. It's 22" wide by 60" long and is made from 1/2" marine grade plywood, and has the inner rails under it that fits it to an ironing board so that it doesn't slide. He would make 1 1/2 inch oak with solid iron legs , and don’t forget the cross bracing. My husband does not know what light is. Just a wild guess...engineer?  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 23:19:25 GMT
He would make 1 1/2 inch oak with solid iron legs , and don’t forget the cross bracing. My husband does not know what light is. Just a wild guess...engineer? Yes |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 23:21:02 GMT
And my board is here! It is very heavy and taller than I am. Me son was worried I was going to fall over , carrying it.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 29, 2018 23:23:22 GMT
My son had to break the old POS board to get it to close. I wish I had the strength to do that. I hated that thing.
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