new ironing surface
 

Well in the making anyway. Today I bought a real sturdy microwave cabinet with a shelf & bottom storage for $6 at a thrift store. Already had plywood in the garage & I'm going to make a cover for it. I'll have an ironing surface 24 × 48 when done! I'll post pics when done.

oh yes, pics please :)

Sounds like you have a solid plan. Good luck with the execution of this plan.

Thanks. Thankfully my friend warned me to wash the fabric & batting 1st!! IT SHRUNK!! I'm using canvas & 2 layers of warm & natural.

clever idea. thanks for the post

You have a really clever and useful idea. Be sure to post pictures when it is finished.

Not my idea, my friend has one similar.

If you are using canvas for the top of your ironing surface, I suggest that you attach it first (use a gazillion staples) then use a spray bottle with VERY hot water and spray it down. This will shrink the canvas to the board and will never wrinkle or buckle. I also suggest that you use an insulation layer such an insulbrite along with your batting - helps preserve the wood underneath. Have fun!

I am not using staples so I can wash it. I already washed the batting & canvas in hot water to shrink it. I am going to put the batting in between the layers of canvas & use elastic :-).

I posted the pics.