The Last Stitch Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 My wife wants a new iron for her birthday next week. I need help!!!! What should I get? Thanks Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Don: It depends on what she'll use it for. At our sewing studio we use a gravity feed commercial steam iron. It's set up in a specific location (pressing table), and it is used almost exclussively for quilting activities. We replaced a Rowenta steam generator with it (BTW it's a Paciffic Steam) because the Rowenta didn't hold much water, and it leaked and sputtered. The Pacific Steam has solved those problems. That being said, it is by no means a portable iron. Has to stay where it is because the water supply needs a heavy duty hanger, and is quite large. It is heavy- some of the sewers like that, and some don't- It will produce all the steam you want, and it does not leak or sputter. For our application, it is outstanding. Unless she likes to press clothing like they do at a laundry, I don't think I'd recommend it for that. They're industrial, rated to go 24/7 and are re-buildable, so durability isn't an issue. We've been using it for nearly two years now and are quite satisfied with it. Jim BTW I think I paid about $170 for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Hey Jim: What model number Pacific Steam do you have? I see a lot of models, but not in the price range you mention. Thanks!! Vickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaSteller Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Cleaners Supply has a Hot Steam SGB600 for $109.99. I've been considering buying one for some time, but I have a ten year old Rowenta that won't die. I think I got one of the last good ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue E. Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 I gave up on expensive irons. I wanted a dry iron as I don't use steam for pressing while piecing and I did not want an iron that had auto shut off. I had purchased several of the Continental dry irons which I loved but they don't last more than 6-7 months. They are not built to stay on all day. I found an iron at Wal-Mart for about $10 that is a steam iron, but I always use it dry. It does not have auto shut off. I have had it about 7 months and so far it is doing a great job. My only complaints are that I wish it would get a tad bit hotter than it does but for $10 I think it is great and I wish it had a flat sole plate with no holes. I guess I can't get everything I want for $10 . In the past I have had a Euro-Steam (boiler inside), Rowentas - they all began to leak, Oliso - died after about 8 months, EuroPro, and others. This $10 iron beats them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srichardson Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I have one of these http://www.amazon.com/DeLonghi-Stiromeglio-Compact-Ironing-Pressurized/dp/B000B76MEA/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1391821436&sr=8-4&keywords=steam+generator+irons. I have had it for several years and it has been a great buy. It does not have auto turn off and creates lots of steam when needed. The only negative is that it does take several minutes to heat up. It can be used either with steam or as a dry iron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colette Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I love my dry iron from the Vermont Country Store. No auto off, solid sole plate. I've had it for a year now and it's been working great for all my quilting / crafting needs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micajah Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I gave up on any iron that was younger than I am. I love the American Beauty dry irons from the 40's and 50's. I bought two of them as Christmas presents for my girls. Here's a link to a really pretty iron. http://www.flickr.com/photos/111031494@N02/12376132085/ Mine is the same brand, but not as nice looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingbykc Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I love the products by Reliable. I have the V200 touch sensitive iron and their press also. I went through too many Rowentas including a steam generator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylannie Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 I think I would ask her what kind of iron she wants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Vickie: Looking at the photos that come up on Yahoo, I think it's a PSI 5E. It's gravity feed, and not steam generator (the steam generators are a lot more expensive). There are other gravity feed irons out there that might serve as well. If you order one of them, make sure it has a heat shield. These irons get hot. A friend bought one without the heat shield, and she has to wear gloves to use it. They do not shut off automatically, so you must remember to turn it off when you've finished using it for the day. One other thing, the iron sits flat, you do not stand it up. Comes with a teflon tray you sit the iron on when you're not pressing with it. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Vickie: I looked a bit more. Sewing Machine Outlet has it on their website for $169. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Vickie: I looked a bit more. Sewing Machine Outlet has it on their website for $169. Jim Thanks a bunch, Jim!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachside Quilter Posted February 8, 2014 Report Share Posted February 8, 2014 Jim, I sent you a message Vickie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Last Stitch Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Thanks everyone. Went with a Rowentas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuiltGuy Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I have two and have been happy with both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 How about giving her a personally written gift certificate to go get the iron she wants, toss in you as the driver and lunch or supper and she will probably be a very happy quilter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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