I found a very sturdy large but lightweight ironing board at the thrift store for a couple dollars. I then took a 60 x 24 inch wooden shelf and covered it with 2 layers of insul-brite and a layer of warm and white. I made the drawstring cover from washable cotton duck. I use alot of starch and need to wash it sometimes and it holds up quite well. Hubby then screwed the top thu the mesh on the board. It is very sturdy, adjustable, and I can still fold it up to put away when not needed. And it cost me about $15!