Ok, so you all have a solution for irons.. Now... don't use the $1.95 power strips you find inthe discount section of the hardware or Walmart stores. Use a power strip designed for your woodshop. Should be 14 gauge wire capable of 20 amp loads. You won't be at 20 amps but the cheap ones they sell for 15 amp service are not what you want on your sewing machines and or irons. They too can burn up. Cheap connectors and switches can and will fail! Splurge and buy the 14 gauge wire ones. If you don't believe me, ask your husband (if you have one)(and if he knows anything about electricity)
tim (robotics engineer) in san jose