KalamaQuilts

I don't know the age of my board, it was purchased at the equivalent of an estate sale by my grandmother in 1918 when she got married. So minimum of 105 years old.
I was thinking a few days ago it was getting pretty wobbly (almost dumped the iron in my lap!) so looked up what new ones were like. Between cost and "It wobbles" reviews, we decided to see what we can do to sturdy up this one.

On examination this has already been done once or twice, nails as shims in the wooden dowels and the wide end support has been moved back a few inches. It also has a serious dip, no wonder I've been thinking 'why don't my patches iron flat?"

So I've got it naked, Rob has taken measurements, and we are going to look for some new dowels, a nice 1/4" top and probably move that back support again. With the exception of the dowels the original parts will still be there so I don't think I'm creating George Washington's ax syndrome. (7 new handles 3 new heads, but sure...it's George's ax)

Anyway, anyone else got a goldie oldie?

Quiltwoman44

Oh I hope you can fix it up. We all get old! Beautiful ironing board though.

SuzSLO

Kalama: I think you will win for oldest board continually in the family. I bought an ironing board at a garage sale when I rented my first place and that is still the one I use. It’s a lovely avocado green!

cashs_mom

I used to have an old wooden one. I gave it away years ago and now I wish I had it back.

The one I'm using now is probably 35 - 40 years old.

Karamarie

I still use my ironing board we got as a wedding gift. It is 58 years old, made of metal. Still works fine.

sak658

I covered my antique wooden one with an old quilt and it stands in my sewing room..love it!!

annievee

Funny--I tried to take an extra ironing board to resale---check in girl said No, people do not know what they are ???? My ironing board stays up all the time.

quiltsfor

I no longer use the (up on legs) ironing board. I have an ironing station set up on a 6 foot table with a 4.5 foot board, covered with padding and silver ironing board fabric. I have my iron and water sprizter, along with pin cushion and clips on the free part of the table within easy reach. Basically it is like the one on Donna Jordan's (Jordan Fabrics) videos, only with a different cover. It makes it really nice for ironing big pieces, and small! And best of all, no more wobble or tippy ironing board.

ElaineCovid

You could also make a "topper" for your ironing board that would fit over your existing one....

SusieQOH

I had one of those and got rid of it but they are very cool!

I made one on top of an Ikea unit and love it. It's quite large. I was able to find a cover that fits it on Amazon.