I'm going to have to buy DH another motorbike now...........
01-18-2016, 06:46 AM
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I have an iron cage on my board and ironing table. The iron cannot be knocked or pulled off. It's been one of my best purchases ever. And essential since my young grands are in my sewing room a lot. I bought several at Clothilde's. I haven't seen them any place since. It isn't the iron cord holder thing, just the cage. It's easy to adjust the size for the bigger irons. It's not a hassle to use, the iron sits right in it and easy to pick up.
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01-18-2016, 07:51 AM
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I have 2 of these. I also got tired of reaching for the iron and grabbing it with my finger or hand. I like the fact that I can set it on the counter on the rest and let it cool. It's worth the money. Not really expensive, $5 ? but definitely worth it.
Originally Posted by madamekelly
I found a silicone, iron shaped little rest for my iron, that allows me to set it on its face even when hot. Keeps me from bunping it, since it sits on the iron left end of the ironing board. I have cats and a huge clumsy dog, and I would rather be safe than sorry.
01-18-2016, 07:55 AM
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It doesn't matter with the iron I have with the auto shutoff whether it's upright or flat.
Originally Posted by youngduncan
The problem with the silicone pad -- while it certainly is a nifty thing to have -- is that my iron will begin beeping loudly and shut off very quickly after about five seconds of being left flat and untouched. That is to keep someone who is a little on the clumsy and/or forgettable side [Me! Me! Me!] from pressing something and forgetting what I am doing.
01-18-2016, 07:56 AM
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Oh yes, I can relate. We moved to an apartment (eons ago) and they had just put down new carpet and I was ironing in the living room and knocked the iron off and yes it left a nice imprint too. Needless to say, when we moved out I didn't ask for my deposit back. lol.
01-18-2016, 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by youngduncan
The problem with the silicone pad -- while it certainly is a nifty thing to have -- is that my iron will begin beeping loudly and shut off very quickly after about five seconds of being left flat and untouched. That is to keep someone who is a little on the clumsy and/or forgettable side [Me! Me! Me!] from pressing something and forgetting what I am doing.
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