Originally Posted by
Peckish
I agree, I also prefer a firm pressing surface. I used 2 layers of batting and my cover is cotton duck, which IMHO, is much better than that slippery silver stuff.
My board is 24" x 48" with skids on the bottom so I can lift it easily. I have made both and the silver fabric gave out after a couple years. Mine is plywood, insulbrite, cotton batting and cotton duck with two removable muslin covers for the board so when I starch I can wash one and have one ready. I sewed a casing around all four sides and used cotton yarn for gathering and tied it in on the sides. Mattress straps secure it across the board underneath to make them tight. The clips on the mattress straps are like the old fashioned garter belt clips with one at each end and elastic in between. My cutting board sits on top when in use.