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   ineedaserger329 | Apr 23, 2007 09:48pm | #1

   I haven't ever used that type of system, but I would think making small holes in the laminate and putting a foam/fabric cover over it would be sufficient....just like a regular ironing board. I would use a small drill bit and place them further apart than on ironing boards, then you won't see as much of a mark (if any) when you iron with it. The only thing I would do is make them some sort of grid so that you always have two or three holes under the iron at once. I don't imagine it would be too hard.....let me know what you come up with....

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   nisee | Apr 24, 2007 01:59am | #2

   Hi there, thanks for the reply since posting I have done some research.  With this type of iron you need the metal grate like a regular ironing board and you need that space (my current top sits on top of pressboard cabinet).  So, I went looking and no one but hardware and variety strores carry ironing boards.(not sturdy)  The 3 sewing/ vac places in my area gave me advise but do not carry the product.  I went to Nancy's Notions online and low and behold - Rowenta makes an ironing board that accomodated the steam iron system.  I live in the SF Bay Area.  You would think some specialty place would exist to purchase a sturdy ironing board.  I am thankful for the internet and perhaps I would have gotten a little more creative with a solution but it has taken me quite a bit of time to accomodate my sewing equipment and still have room for my bed!   I don't think I have ever spent this much on an ironing board but the new Rowenta steam system iron has shown me the difference even on a padded surface.  NOW I can get back to sewing.

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   ineedaserger329 | Apr 24, 2007 05:16am | #3

   Well happy sewing to you.....ummm....having growing up with a metal shop readily accessible, you might try a company that has a metal shop or even a school before committing too much money, A lot of shop teachers would do it for cheap....just an afterthought