Judy Gail

Anyone have one? I saw one in the department store today. They are nice and heavy. I thought they might iron seams flatter.

Judy

Here is a picture. I see it is getting mixed reviews at the bottom of the page.

http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-F63D-Classic-Metal/dp/B00005MFA1

tlrnhi

I would love to be able to have a heavy iron back again. Just love them. Don't like these lightweight ones that you forget that are in your hands.

MissTreated

I have a black and decker iron, but not like the one you're looking at. It has lasted nearly forever. The best part, it was on sale for $8.00. How can they make any money on a price like that?

M

tlrnhi

I had a great one at one time. Was my grandmothers. Took it all over the world with me.
Once I got married, we moved and it "disappeared" during the move. About cried over it. My iron I had in HI, decided to die, so hubby was nice enough to go and buy me a new one. Got a great deal on a $7 one, but it's still not as good at the heavy one. :(

patricej

i also have one. best iron i've ever had.

Janstar

I finally got the iron of my dreams. My kids always get me Joanne's gift cards for Christmas and B-days so I took those and a 50% off coupon and got a Rowenta Power Duo. It's nice and heavy and IT DOESN"T TURN OFF EVERY 15 MINUTES!!!! That drove me crazy! Even worse than usual. The Black and Decker looks good too.

Judy Gail

I bought the Black and Decker at Walmart for $25.00 (the department store where I first saw it wanted $45.00, Amazon.com $30.00 plus shipping). It seems to do what I wanted it to do. It doesn't glide well, but in quilting your not supposed to glide across the fabric anyway. I don't think I would want to iron my clothes with it, although I had one just like it many years ago.

I think the auto-off function in irons quits working after awhile, in that the irons first don't heat up and then won't turn on. I have had several.

Judy

jbsstrawberry

Thats just like the one my mom has used for years!! I wonder if the new "old fashioned" one will last as long as hers has?

Janstar

So far so good on my Rowenta, I've only had it for a month. I sure hope it keep on going after all my waiting for it. Good luck on your B. and D.

robbijmorris

Oh my gosh, we had one of those when I was growing up. I actually really prefer the older, heavier irons. I think they are starting to make them a little heftier these days. Our new one is the Shark, and it works pretty well. I would LOVE to have one of those again, though.