I found 2 Proctor ironing boards - at separate times- at garage sales. Since I am a snow bird I keep one in my home in AZ and brought the other to my summer home in Utah. Paid about $5.00 for each of them. So sturdy. One even has a spring-loaded holder for the iron cord as well as an electrical outlet for the iron to plug in. Have covered one in canvas -- great cover and heavy duty. Have yet to make a cover for the second one. Look at thrift shops; you may find one of these larger and sturdier ironing boards.