This discussion almost had me convinced to order one, but then I remembered how much I rely on the auto-turnoff feature of my current steam iron. I never put water in it anymore, because it always leaked, but I do think the safety features are important.

I found my dry iron at a Hospice Resale shop. Love it! And yep, it does get hot.

Until you use a solid plate iron you won't know the difference it makes.

The good place to find old solid plate irons is at a church rummage sale. I have found two this last year, Sunbeam models. Good secret Santa gifts even if used.

I love my dry iron. I got mine thru Home Depot on line only for $30.00. Mom still has hers from the 50's and still uses it.

Such a good idea, buying a backup while it is available. These days if I find anything I think I can't live without, I buy more than one, knowing it won't be there when I need it again. What ever happened to reliability in products?

i just found my mother inlaw's iron. it is old.needs a new cord and plug. it looks to be made of cloth binding.it is a singer iron. hope to use it soon as fixed.

What is the advantage to having a dry iron?

Thanks for the tip. This iron is going to be ordered as soon as I sign off this forum.

Now is they'd only make a rectangle one. Same size as a regular iron only not pointed on one end. My neice and I both said this when we were working on the T-shirt quilts. No holes, of course.

Thanks for the info.