Oliso Iron
01-09-2010, 03:31 PM
#11
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Location: British Columbia
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Originally Posted by Shadow Dancer
I have an Oliso Iron and it collects dust real well on the shelf in my sewing room! I went with a Shark and I love it!!
bzang, there is a switch to turn off the lift system on mine.
bzang, there is a switch to turn off the lift system on mine.
Maybe it will get used a little more often.
01-09-2010, 03:45 PM
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Texas
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I have had a cordless Maytag for a few years and love it. I love that I can use it to fuse batting in a quilt and I don't have to worry how far the plug is from the quilt.
I also have a Oliso that I purchased at Tuesday Mornings for $69.99 last year. I had wanted one but did not like the full price. I had rotator cuff surgery a few years ago and it is wonderful not having to lift and pull on the iron.
The only thing that I have a love/hate relationship with, is the auto shut down. It seems like I am always waiting for both of them to heat up again.
I also left water in the Oliso and the steam selection switch on and when I went to use it, white powder shot everywhere. After reading the book, I see that if you leave in water, then you must turn off steam switch.
I also have a Oliso that I purchased at Tuesday Mornings for $69.99 last year. I had wanted one but did not like the full price. I had rotator cuff surgery a few years ago and it is wonderful not having to lift and pull on the iron.
The only thing that I have a love/hate relationship with, is the auto shut down. It seems like I am always waiting for both of them to heat up again.
I also left water in the Oliso and the steam selection switch on and when I went to use it, white powder shot everywhere. After reading the book, I see that if you leave in water, then you must turn off steam switch.
01-09-2010, 03:53 PM
#13
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Oregon
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Originally Posted by b.zang
No
I have this iron and am mixed about it. I had heard about this self-lifting feature being good for people with carpal tunnel syndrom and although I don't suffer, reasoned that it might be a good preventative thing. When I bought the iron, the saleslady told me that it gets hotter than most other irons, but I have not noticed any difference. The reason I say no, is that you cannot lay the iron on your material and take your hand off of it. Maybe I'm doing things wrong, but I often find myself placing my iron and waiting a few seconds before lifting it and re-placing it. Or, when pressing seams if I've made a pile of triangles or something, I open a few, place the iron on them and leave it while I open the next one. With the Oliso, your hand must be on the iron at all times. If you are ironing as opposed to pressing, this iron works great. I have two irons, and I find myself using the Oliso less often than the other.
I have this iron and am mixed about it. I had heard about this self-lifting feature being good for people with carpal tunnel syndrom and although I don't suffer, reasoned that it might be a good preventative thing. When I bought the iron, the saleslady told me that it gets hotter than most other irons, but I have not noticed any difference. The reason I say no, is that you cannot lay the iron on your material and take your hand off of it. Maybe I'm doing things wrong, but I often find myself placing my iron and waiting a few seconds before lifting it and re-placing it. Or, when pressing seams if I've made a pile of triangles or something, I open a few, place the iron on them and leave it while I open the next one. With the Oliso, your hand must be on the iron at all times. If you are ironing as opposed to pressing, this iron works great. I have two irons, and I find myself using the Oliso less often than the other.
I have one of these and I love it.
01-09-2010, 10:46 PM
#16
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Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Martinsville, Indiana
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My favorite iron was a yard sale find at $2.00 !!!! It is an Oreck cordless one, the kind that comes free with the purchase of a sweeper!!! I love the fact that it heats up fast and is lightweight to use. I've seen other cordless irons that are heavy and bulky, which this one is not.
01-10-2010, 07:47 AM
#18
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Location: Georgia
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We have an Oliso iron at the quilt shop where I work and I have used it on several occasions. I have mixed feelings about it. It does take some getting used to. Right now I am happy with my Black and Decker and don't think ANY iron is worth $169!
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