Magnetic work surface

A magnetic work surface for processing, marking, or cutting fabrics is a great solution.

Magnetic work surface

The problem was marking, stapling, and cutting the fabrics in parallel in larger strips. On an existing round table, the fabrics didn't sit properly and constantly slipped.
There's no room for a rectangular table. After use, the entire unit should be easy to store and save space.

Required:

• An ironing board
  Advantage: The worktop is height-adjustable
• A 700 x 1400 mm worktop made of lightweight plywood, approx. 20 mm thick 
  Please note the minimum height of the magnets used and the depth of the wood screws
• 4 magnets
  neodymium pot magnet Ø 40.0 x 8.0 mm with a hole from older stocks, comparable to the current offer neodymium pot magnet Ø 32.0 x 8.0 mm with cylinder bore holds 23 kg..
• Wood screws
  These should not pierce the top of the board when attaching the magnets.

Processing:

• Remove the ironing board cover and felt pad. The surface should be made of expanded metal.
  Stabilizing struts serve as the position for the magnets.
  Other positions are theoretically possible.
• The plywood board should have splinter-free edges.
  I rounded mine with a contour router.
  The surface should be sanded smooth. This can then be treated with paint or varnish.
• Use a Forstner bit to drill the countersunk holes for the magnets.
  The holes should be flush with the wood.
• I attached the magnets with wood screws. These penetrate the wood 7 mm deep.
  The holding force of the pot magnets is sufficient to prevent the magnets from being pulled out of the wood. Alternatively, you could also glue them in.
• Markings have been added to the wooden board to facilitate alignment of the board on the ironing board.
  When not in use, the wooden board can be stored against a wall to save space.
• The ironing board can be returned to its original shape at any time.