I think I may have found my solution. Just have to test it out. Our place here in Maine is an old hunting camp. My mother-in-law had a vintage, wooden ironing board that was made locally. I just remembered that I stuck it away in a closet last year. It is very, very sturdy. Last year, I also bought a big board to put over our washer and dryer to cut on. (That solution didn't work out since they are on a screened porch and it gets quite dusty out there due to the wind). But, I'm thinking if I put that board on top of the ironing board in a corner, it just might be sturdy and safe enough to cut on. I really hope so. I will be able to take it all apart and store it when we have company that needs to use that room, as well, which would be very helpful. So, now, just to try it out.
Thank you, all. Mulling over all of your ideas has certainly been helpful.