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   Teaf5 | Apr 29, 2006 12:48am | #1

   In our small town, the local hardware store sells standard ironing boards and covers. My metal one is even sturdier than my mother's old wooden one; it doesn't tip even when I bump into it, and the height adjustment feature is strong and versatile.

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   dlk311 | Apr 29, 2006 03:09pm | #2

   Good idea.  I will see if our hardware store(s) sell any.  Thanks!

   Donna

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   solosmocker | Apr 30, 2006 03:18am | #3

   Some years back I purchased a Polder ironing board from Nancy's Notions. It is rock steady and was worth every penny. I haven't seen this name around for a few years so you may want to google to see if sstill available. I think I paid about a 100.00 about ten years ago. It is still like new.

   Edited 4/29/2006 8:19 pm ET by solosmocker

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   MaryinColorado | May 18, 2006 07:48pm | #6

   I don't know the brand, mine is sturdy metal and 18"x48" which is a great size, it has a holder for a regular iron &spraystartch and a rack underneath.  I think it is from Wallmart or Target or Kmart if that helps.  Don't know the brand.  Mary

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   Jumala | May 20, 2006 12:08am | #8

   Nancy's Notions still has a metal one for $80 that has an iron rest at one end, some kind of extension cord and a place to hang clothes with underneath. Don't know how good it is.

   --Dennis

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   user-149319 | May 05, 2006 04:10am | #4

   I have found directions on the internet in the past for building one just like Mom's. I then found a sturdy metal one at Target and built my own wooden extender to create a large flat surface for doing everything on. It is 2'x6',and sits on the ironing board.

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   dlk311 | May 05, 2006 09:13pm | #5

   When you built the extension, what did you cover it with?

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   user-154559 | May 18, 2006 09:16pm | #7

   Hi,
   I'm new to this discussion board, but I think you can buy the ironing board cover material by the yard and make a cover to fit the size you need. You might try looking online.

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   Vick | May 23, 2006 08:46pm | #9

   Check http://www.sewtrue.com That is a Dry cleaner and Tailor supply site. They sell a few different kinds of ironing boards. They also have a nice catalog.  In the catalog I have from them they talk about how they are starting to cater to the home sewers. They have been in business a long time.

   Toria

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   Lainey | May 27, 2006 01:50am | #10

   I find the  Polder Ironing board is very nice.  It is longer than most ironing boards, plugs into the wall, and the end is substantially wider. The iron plugs into the side of the board, giving the person ironing much more freedom. It has an iron rest at the end of the board. It is a bit pricey, but the convenience is worth it.