Originally Posted by
TanyaL
My son bought one from Walmart that is metal and much wider than mine. I really like it best. I can iron clothes faster on it thanI can on mine. I would replace mine but , of course, mine is in perfect condition and doesn't need replacing. Too bad.
if you want a new ironing board, repurpose your old one. I buy ironing boards at yard sales all the time...they are the right shape to mount my knitting machines (even allowing me to remove the mast and carriage and fold up to store away without taking off the board). Also, I use them for the 'childrens' tables at family meals, lowering them to the perfect height for the kids and their chairs. They are wonderful to 'back up' to your sewing machine table, giving you a temp serger table that is pin-able and press-able. My featherweight sits nicely on it, giving me a roll-able, height adjustable table that i can put in front of my favorite chair and the TV. My laptop now sits at the right level and has room for bookkeeping supplies and papers. The best thing about all these tables is that they fold up, hang on the wall or fit behind doors. I have 6 in the house right now and I use them daily. Oh, and of course, you can press your quilting and your clothing on them, too, as soon as you decide you deserve better tools. How many screwdrivers/drills/saws are in the garage?