I had one like the picture. My hubby put a brace across the legs It helped but you could not take it down. I then remembered that I had my grandmother's . It was brought doing the late 50's and early 60's with PC couponds that were brought when you brought your groceries at Loblows. It is so well made. I then lucked out to get one that belonged to my girlfriends m-i-l It is really neat. You can use it as a square or fold the ends down to make a regular ironing board. I then found one for my quilting teacher at a yard sale for two dollars. I suggest you check out flea markets and auctions. Good luck