Hi Jeff, I found your blog in my search for an ironing board setup like this - thank you, this is just what I need. I was also very interested in this community so I joined.Other important details
So some important details I have not mentioned yet.
The routed groove:
- There is 2 ½" inches from the front of the case to the groove.
- The top of the groove bends in ½"
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Heat Shields:
Use aluminum for protection. I purchased a 24×6" piece and cut it in half. I sprayed it with white epoxy appliance spray paint then mounted it with 3M's Super 77 spray adhesive.
Shelf:
Install in coordination with your heat shields. This put my shelf 12" down from the top.
Electrical Unit:
If you decide to use this, install it as far right as possible. I left about an inch space to the right, but now our iron is a tight fit on the left when in storage. Also, the electrical line comes in from the top. this unit cost around $35. I am glad I got it, but it is also an easy upgrade at a later time assuming getting power to the top of your unit is somewhat easy.
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Ironing Board Cover:
Lowes sells a cover that should fit the board dimensions I gave in a previous post. If not, use batting and fabric with elastic to make a padded cover. I rounded over the edges of the board using a 1/8" roundover bit.
Board Height:
Our previous ironing board height was 36" off of the ground. This is a comfortable height for my wife, so when I mounted the completed unit, I made sure the board height was around 36".
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Ok, that is all the info I can think of to share. Please let me know if I can answer any questions. Good luck!
-Jeff
You may not know it, but people may be looking for your article. We're very sad that the pictures are missing - maybe you could repost them?
Here's how I found your project. There is a DIYer who was featured on Houzz (a big-deal home decor blog) and she used your instructions as inspiration to build her fold-up and swivel board.
Here's the article and her video about her laundry room where she shows her board. Not as well done as yours, but it works for her -
http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/40336773/video/
And here's her blog where she mentions your instructions and the hacks she had to do for her project.
http://www.batchelorsway.com/2014/06/diy-built-in-ironing-board-part-one.html
Best to you,
Lynn, CA
