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02-06-2021, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Julienm1

So I've read and reread your posts, slept on the idea, and of course came up with dif idea this morning! Have a craft table from JoAnn's measuring 35x60 (has 2 drop down leaves). Found silver hear resistant fabric on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Thermal-Resis...7GPZSYVF&psc=1 and https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...HLBRDID3&psc=1 (45 wide). Thought about sewing elastic to run under the table to secure it. What else would I need to protect the table top from warping?

I recently made an ironing surface for a similar sized surface. I started with a 4' x 8' piece of 1/2" birch plywood. I had the home improvement store cut 3' off one end for a 3' x 4' piece. Then had them cut 1' off the edge for a 3' x 5' piece. I covered each with two layers of cotton batting and one layer of the silver ironing board fabric. I stapled the batting and fabric to the back. I used an electric staple gun. Now I have a very large surface for the craft table, and a smaller one for when that is more convenient.

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