Originally Posted by
GrannieAnnie
All you have to do is to move the iron so that solid metal hits where the holes were a couple seconds ago. I 'm still missing something!
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.