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#11
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 1,775
I'm using the iron that came with my Oreck vacuum cleaner. It has a cord and it's sort of on the large side but it works alright. So far the little holes on the bottom haven't crinkled up my fabric like my old iron did....I hated that!
#12
Originally Posted by Maride
My ideal iron is sold by Home Depot and the Vermont Country store. It is a dry iron and has no holes for the steam. I never use steam and have looked everywhere for one that doesn't have the feature. I find that when I am working with small pieces, the fabric gets into the little holes of the iron and wrinkles. Also, most irons with staem leak after a while. I use a spray bottle instead.
Maria
Maria
#13
I'm going to try this the next time I need to replace my iron -
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp22803.html
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp22803.html
#14
Power Poster
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
Posts: 11,334
I have the Black and Decker Digital Advantage. It is steam and does have the automatic shutoff which doesn't bother me. It is over 5 years old and has been great. It wasn't that expensive, got it at Target. I have a Rowenta I hate. Don't even know why I still have it!!!
#15
Originally Posted by Stitchnripper
I have the Black and Decker Digital Advantage. It is steam and does have the automatic shutoff which doesn't bother me. It is over 5 years old and has been great. It wasn't that expensive, got it at Target. I have a Rowenta I hate. Don't even know why I still have it!!!
#16
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: North Carolina - But otherwise, NOTW
Posts: 7,940
I have a cheapy B&D I bought at WalMart. It started out as a steamer, but that part quit about 3 months ago. It still heats great, but the temperature setter has now gone "whirly" so I only have "Cotton" heat setting that I can't change. It works for quilting, but that's all.
#18
I have a $4.99 Kmart blue light special that is 25 years old. My Mom told me when she gave it to me as a Wedding gift that the key to a long lasting iron is to never put water in them. It causes them to spit and rust. Good advise. I use a water spray bottle and hot iron.
The one thing I wish more iron makers would make is a dry iron. I have the a tiny craft Iron without the Steam holes, but would love a full size. If anyone knows of a dry iron available today, that is not too expensive. Please let me know.
The one thing I wish more iron makers would make is a dry iron. I have the a tiny craft Iron without the Steam holes, but would love a full size. If anyone knows of a dry iron available today, that is not too expensive. Please let me know.
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