Thread: Still looking for a good iron with an auto shut off bypass option.

If you want an iron without steam, I recommend the Continental dry iron. It runs about $20 on Amazon, gets hot fast and doesn't have an auto-shut off. I originally purchased it to use with fusibles, because I hated having the little spots that didn't fuse because of the steam holes, but now I use it for all my quilting and have a spray bottle of water on my ironing board in case I do need steam. I purchased mine in 2012, and even being used almost every day plus being dropped on the floor (carpet, not tile) at least twice, it is still working.

http://www.amazon.com/Continental-El...ntinental+iron

I keep my iron, lights and sewing machine all plugged into a single surge protector, and I plug that into an extension cord. When I finish sewing, be it for the day or just for a break, I unplug the surge protector from the extension cord, so everything is guaranteed to be turned off.

Originally Posted by mckwilter

If you want an iron without steam, I recommend the Continental dry iron. It runs about $20 on Amazon, gets hot fast and doesn't have an auto-shut off. I originally purchased it to use with fusibles, because I hated having the little spots that didn't fuse because of the steam holes, but now I use it for all my quilting and have a spray bottle of water on my ironing board in case I do need steam. I purchased mine in 2012, and even being used almost every day plus being dropped on the floor (carpet, not tile) at least twice, it is still working.

http://www.amazon.com/Continental-El...ntinental+iron

I keep my iron, lights and sewing machine all plugged into a single surge protector, and I plug that into an extension cord. When I finish sewing, be it for the day or just for a break, I unplug the surge protector from the extension cord, so everything is guaranteed to be turned off.

I have the same iron, and really like it.

I have a Rowenta that does have the shut off but it does not bother me. It re-heats quickly enough. I also have a EuroSteam iron that I purchased at a quilt show ages ago. Does not have any auto shut off; has s/s soleplate; produces buckets of steam. Does require distilled water but so does my Rowenta so no problem for me.

I know plenty of folks have had issues with Rowentas. I've said this many times but will repeat myself. I think it is critically important to use the type water specified in the owners manual for any iron. Rowenta makes irons that require distilled water as well as those that require tap water. Use the water recommended by the manufacturer of that model and I'm convinced you will not have problems. That, at least, has been my experience. The only reason any of my Rowentas have quit is due to repeated droppage/falls.

I have a Chi. It does not have an auto-shut off, which I hate- but if you are looking for that, otherwise great iron.

A Chi iron for quilting -- I haven't heard of that one. I'm trying to google but all I can seem to find are flat irons for hair. Do you have anymore information? Is it steam? (sure would like to have steam)

The other day I was watching The Quilting Show Ricky Tims said he doesn't use water in his iron that eventually the water will mess it up he recommends using a water bottle to spray your fabric with.

I recently bought the Continental dry iron, from Amazon, and love it.

It is smaller than my Oreck iron but has a nice heft to it. Gets nice and hot, too.

I would definitely recommend this iron..
I think you can also buy it at Lowe's and or Home Depot.