I found a sturdy board at the Salvation Army store--it is a l950's model--one of the early adjustable boards. It is heavier than the new ones, but it is a great board. It cost $2.50. My grandson attached an antique over-sized wood ironing board to it. I paid a lot more for the wood ironing board (no legs--they used to lay them across two chair backs)but it came from an antique store. I just like the idea of the old board and often wonder what else has been ironed on it in years past.