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    Old 02-14-2018, 04:02 AM
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    Originally Posted by KalamaQuilts
    My current is a orange one from Walmart. $7.00, gets really hot, no automatic shut off, Don't fill the reservoir completely full or it will spit. Which as far as I know from experience makes them all spit.

    So funny! I bought the very same cheapie from Walmart! And, yes it will spit if tank is filled, likes cup half full. But it is a "hottie"
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    Old 02-14-2018, 04:08 AM
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    My current iron was $28 from Costco. It works just as well as the expensive ones my friends bring to retreat.
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    Old 02-14-2018, 04:43 AM
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    I bought a Reliable a while ago and am disappointed. It DRINKS the water. I feel all I do is refill the reservoir. Was expensive and won't do that again.
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    Old 02-14-2018, 05:24 AM
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    Over a year ago I had to switch to a lighter weight iron due to a shoulder injury. At that time I had a pink Olisio iron which I loved and which my DD loves now. I got a cordless Panasonic which heats up fast. The water receptacle is removable from the iron. I remove it when done ironing for the day. Sometimes something needs to be ironed while on the cutting mat. It is so easy to move one of those padded ironing mats to the table, put it underneath the fabric and press away.
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    Old 02-14-2018, 05:46 AM
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    I have always used Rowenta irons. This past week the one that I've had over 6 years finally bit the dust, and I immediantly ordered a new one from Amazon. [h=1]Rowenta DW9280 Steam Force 1800-Watt Professional Digital LED Display Iron with Stainless Steel Soleplate[/h]
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    Old 02-14-2018, 05:52 AM
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    I pick mine up at places like Goodwill or salvation army! Pay a couple of dollars for them. But I am not really picky about all the extra things on a iron. It just needs to be very clean on the bottom and it will work on what I want it for.
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    Old 02-14-2018, 10:51 AM
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    I agree with most of you....I buy cheap. I have had too many Rowenta irons that leaked from the first week I got it . I have a relatively inexpensive T-fal from Walmart, very seldom put water in it and it works fine.
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    Old 02-14-2018, 03:27 PM
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    I purchased a Rowenta when I started my quilting journey. I don't use the steam feature and it gets extremely hot. Actually, I have been using a Rowenta since the 70's with no problems.
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    Old 03-28-2018, 03:53 PM
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    I had a Rowenta would not own another one, so now I buy cheap irons at Walmart and right now I have a Black & Decker it doesn't leak, works great and will not break the bank when I need to purchase another iron like the Rowenta.
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    Old 03-28-2018, 04:29 PM
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    I use the smallest Black and Decker I can find at Walmart. About $15 and when it dies, replace it.
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