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#3
I was given a really old General Electric steam/dry iron - likely from the 50's. I plugged it in and it irons wonderfully. It does take awhile to warm up and cool down because it's so thick (and heavy). I recently took it and my newer Black and Decker to a quilt retreat and the old one was the favorite hands down! It irons so well even without steam, I think, because of the weight.
Of course, being older, it has no auto shut off. And I checked the cord carefully for fraying or overheating. No problems there .
I think the older irons are superior to the newer ones and cheaper too!
You might want to give one a try.
Of course, being older, it has no auto shut off. And I checked the cord carefully for fraying or overheating. No problems there .
I think the older irons are superior to the newer ones and cheaper too!
You might want to give one a try.
#4
I have the Shark Professional and it is not what it's advertised to be...it started leaking 6 months after I ought it and it doesn't heat up enough to press a seam. I would not recommend it...I have been looking for a new one too! i am thinking about a cordless one. What is everyone's thoughts on cordless?
#5
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Mableton, GA
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http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...s-t260178.html
Here's a very recent thread to get you started.
I did buy the Smartek and the idea is great, but it didn't heat up so I returned it.
Here's a very recent thread to get you started.
I did buy the Smartek and the idea is great, but it didn't heat up so I returned it.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: phila pa
Posts: 64
Hi Donnai - I had a Shark Prof. iron a few years ago. It was a fine iron, but it only lasted 2 years. It had a nice SS soleplate, made lots of steam and heat and was a good
heavy weight. I think it was about $50 - on sale at the time - but it was not hard to find it on sale. My current iron is a Panasonic, $50 from Allbrands a few years ago. It is 1500 watts, some kind of fancy stick free soleplate (which actually works!) and an automatic shutoff. I purchased it because I needed an iron, it was in my price range, and I have generally had good luck with Panasonic products. Feature wise, it is pretty similar to the Shark - which I liked - but was not happy with it's 2 year lifespan. The Panasonic is now 2.5 years old.
Hope this info is useful to you.
Lefty in Philly
heavy weight. I think it was about $50 - on sale at the time - but it was not hard to find it on sale. My current iron is a Panasonic, $50 from Allbrands a few years ago. It is 1500 watts, some kind of fancy stick free soleplate (which actually works!) and an automatic shutoff. I purchased it because I needed an iron, it was in my price range, and I have generally had good luck with Panasonic products. Feature wise, it is pretty similar to the Shark - which I liked - but was not happy with it's 2 year lifespan. The Panasonic is now 2.5 years old.
Hope this info is useful to you.
Lefty in Philly
#9
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Oakville,ON
Posts: 170
My dad gave me money for Christmas so I treated myself to the Oliso iron from Costco. My T-Fal goodwill special started to leak, so I needed a new on anyway. So far I like it. It heats up fast, but I do have to remember to leave it sitting down and not to tip it on its back!
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