I need a new - good iron - any recommendations?
09-01-2011, 05:52 AM
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I bought one at an estate sale that you would love. It has lots of steam and doesn't shut off. Since I want an iron that shuts off it will soon go to the quilt guild as a door prize. It's a Proctor Silex. froggyintexas
09-01-2011, 05:53 AM
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The new irons are considered a throw-away appliance, actually what isn't these days.....I have tried cheap, expensive, fancy, plain...they all don't last more than 1-2 yrs. Now, I just go to Walmart, grab the one in the mid price range and off I go. I do use distilled water in the tank though....we have a water softener in the house, but I still do that.
09-01-2011, 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by katier825
Is there such a thing? LOL
I've read many disappointing comments about the expensive ones, so I just keep buying the less expensive ones. I bought a Shark. Other than shutting off by itself, it's not bad. I like it best of the ones I've had lately. They tend to "fall" at my house, so I'm better off not spending too much anyway.
I've read many disappointing comments about the expensive ones, so I just keep buying the less expensive ones. I bought a Shark. Other than shutting off by itself, it's not bad. I like it best of the ones I've had lately. They tend to "fall" at my house, so I'm better off not spending too much anyway.
Finally decided to try a Shark ($40 at Target). Nice and heavy, does shut off but heats up fast. Have had it for about 6 months now and love it! Has several steam settings with a high steam and large water reserve. When my other one (by my sewing machine dies) I'm going to buy another one. Gee....2 decent irons for less than the price of those expensive ones.
09-01-2011, 06:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Just-Lee
I have 2 cheap irons, both at least 10-15 yrs. old...still work great and only use distilled water!
09-01-2011, 06:17 AM
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I just bought the Reliable V100 digital velocity iron. Oh my goodness, it is wonderful!! I have gone through 2 Rowentas, a Shark and a few cheapies too. This iron is the best, not inexpensive at $179, but finally I have an iron that gets hot and doesn't spit. I was going to buy the Oliso, but there are a few poor reviews on it so I decided on the Reliable.
09-01-2011, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by WQRanch
I seem to have gone thru so many good, bad, almost okay irons in my lifetime. Any recommendations on a good iron for quilting projects? I like good steam and perhaps one that does not have a shut off - or one you can extend the shut off time on. And one that will last longer than 12 months.
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