I bought this to replace my old ironing board which must have been 20 years old and getting very rickity.  The new one is very sturdy but only just fits in my cupboard as it is very big.  My only complaint is the height adjustment. It goes really high much higher than I can imagine anyone using, but does not go low enough if I want to sit on a dining chair to iron.  It would be simple to change if the rack for adjustment was welded in a different place. I am 5'2" but all dining chairs are the same height so most people are similar height sitting down.