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Originally Posted by tjradj
Good luck with the hubby. I just go to Home Depot and get the hunks there to cut it for me. LOL That way I get it without complaints!
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Originally Posted by MommaDorian
Originally Posted by tjradj
Good luck with the hubby. I just go to Home Depot and get the hunks there to cut it for me. LOL That way I get it without complaints!
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I made a top from concrete board like you use on concrete for wood floors. cover this with batting then, the moisture will not bother it.
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Originally Posted by tjradj
Originally Posted by katiebear1
Originally Posted by Aunt Doggie
Ditto on the foil covering over the wood! :-)
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Yes, steam does go through. So, if I were to redo mine I would drill a few
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I would agree with EasyPeezy about the holes. Although since it is wood I am thinking I can add them later. I pick my iron up a tad off the surface periodically so the steam doesn't build up under the iron.
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Originally Posted by EasyPeezy
Yes, steam does go through. So, if I were to redo mine I would drill a few
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Originally Posted by katiebear1
Great idea, but we have a piece of MDF in the garage. We had to replace a small section of one of the bathrooms sub floor, so I figure I could use that.
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I was told to use an old wool blanket as wool does not rot as easily as cotton when damp. I found one at a thrift store for $4.00 and cut it to fit then covered that with the reflective ironing fabric.
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The company that made the Big Board only included one layer of a poly-type craft type batting (maybe 1/8 to 3/16 inch thick) and a skimpy cotton canvas/twill covering that I had to purchase in addition to the board. The board is made of high-grade plywood.
I've had it for about 6 years and I don't see any damage. I usually use steam when I press. |
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