Difficulty

Moderate

Steps

7

Time Required

                          30 minutes            

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  • Metal plate holding the leg of the ironing board
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Introduction

What you need

Step 1

              Metal plate holding the leg of the ironing board               
  • Place the ironing board face down on a flat, stable surface.

Place the ironing board face down on a flat, stable surface.

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Step 2

  • Unscrew and remove the broken metal plate.

Unscrew and remove the broken metal plate.

Step 3

  • Cut the metal sheet into an appropriate size.
  • Use cut proof gloves for protection

Cut the metal sheet into an appropriate size.

Use cut proof gloves for protection

Step 4

  • Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill four holes on each corner where the screws will be placed.
  • Use cut proof gloves for protection

Using a 1/8" drill bit, drill four holes on each corner where the screws will be placed.

Step 5

  • On the corner of a flat edge, use a mallet to shape the metal sheet.
  • Keep your hand at a distance from the mallet to avoid hitting your fingers.

On the corner of a flat edge, use a mallet to shape the metal sheet.

Keep your hand at a distance from the mallet to avoid hitting your fingers.

Step 6

  • Using a screwdriver, screw on the new plate with the #10-32 x 3/8" pan-headed screws.

Using a screwdriver, screw on the new plate with the #10-32 x 3/8" pan-headed screws.

Step 7

  • Finish repairing the iron board!

Finish repairing the iron board!

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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