Jennalyn

I have a cute little portable Rowenta for traveling, but Mom's old clunker finally gave up the ghost and started leaking like mad. I want something with some heft for my everyday quilt ironing and I don't want to make an investment. They all die eventually, right?

I'm looking for a cheap, heavy steam iron. Any suggestions on where I should look (offline preferably)?

Thanks!

auntmag

Have you checked at the local thrift shop or second hand store?

quiltsRfun

Just make sure they work before you buy.

Jennalyn

That would be my only concern in going to a thriftstore. Chances are that most of the older irons will probably leak, at least from my past experiences.

Kuusistoquilter

Black and Decker makes a "retro" iron that is just like irons from the 60's. I have had lots of different irons, teflon, light, but I love the weight and heft of the old fashioned retro ones. I bought it at Target or Walmart several years ago and it still works. I believe they still have it.

Jennalyn

Target...! I didn't even think of them. Doh! There's one on the way home from work and they tend to be very reasonable. Thank you!

Kuusistoquilter

I just did a search and it is called The Classic by Black and Decker. Price range from $25-40. Hope this helps

luvstoquilt301

Big Lots here has them also. LOVE it.

Dingle

I'm thinking of ordering one from Home Depot. On line they have a B&D dry iron. I don't use the steam and get tired of the starch getting stuck in all those little holes. If I need a little water I keep a spray bottle on my table.

eastermarie

If you order on-line, check the weight for shipping. Best bet is to go to the stores and pick the iron up and try it. Then you can go on-line and see if you can find a better price, including shipping, for that model. Check a few yard sales, you might get lucky.