Make a Big Ironing Board
#32
Originally Posted by quilt3311
My LQS gals made these for their classroom. However I was told to be sure to drill holes in the plywood about every 4 - 6 inches to allow steam to go through. Assuming you use steam in your iron. They were burning out their Rowenta irons after a couple months and couldn't figure out why. Somehow the steam backs up or something and will damage the iron. If you look at a regular board it does have holes in the surface. So DH drilled holes in mine and so far I haven't had a problem.
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Look what I finally got my Honey to make for me yesterday. I am lovin it already. Yep after he read everyones tips yesterday, here my end result for my very own big ironing board. Thanks for all the great posts-all were very helpful.
Under side 62 x 25
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#36
I love mine.. I really really do... although I do want to look in to building nice sturdy yet collapsible legs to mine... It would make transporting it to sewing group a lot easier - one less thing to take with me lol.
#37
Craftiladi...it looks as though it is a bit longer to the left than the legs so could be "end heavy". If you get a clotilde magazine there is a support you can buy/make to put under that end. Cost was less than $5 for me, cuz we had some of the parts!! It's made of the plastic sewer pipes with a flange to sit it in!! Works so slick!! Enjoy your new table top!!!
#40
Originally Posted by quilt3311
My LQS gals made these for their classroom. However I was told to be sure to drill holes in the plywood about every 4 - 6 inches to allow steam to go through. Assuming you use steam in your iron. They were burning out their Rowenta irons after a couple months and couldn't figure out why. Somehow the steam backs up or something and will damage the iron. If you look at a regular board it does have holes in the surface. So DH drilled holes in mine and so far I haven't had a problem.
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