For those that have one of the dry irons.

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07-10-2011, 08:02 AM

BellaBoo

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Have you noticed the sole plate not being slicky? The iron seems to not glide like most. I wonder if this is because of no steam vents to let the air ride on the fabric, or does the plate get smoother with use? It doesn't cause a problem but has a different feel then what I'm use to.

07-10-2011, 08:04 AM

alikat110

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Not having any problems. Sorry

07-10-2011, 08:19 AM

mannem

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Run a candle stump over the hot iron, then iron a paper towel to remove excess

07-10-2011, 08:42 AM

blueangel

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Mine seems ok

07-10-2011, 09:03 AM

MawMaw B

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Get good old fashioned wax paper and run your iron over it. That should slick it up!

07-10-2011, 09:05 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mannem

Run a candle stump over the hot iron, then iron a paper towel to remove excess

i just iron over a sheet of wax paper, same principle

07-10-2011, 09:47 AM

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When I was shopping for a new iron, I noticed some of the sole plates were not as slick feeling as others. I wondered why too :D:D:D

07-10-2011, 09:53 AM

BellaBoo

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I used a honing smoothing stone on the sole plate and then ironed on wax paper. It glides like butter now. I can move it across the fabric with one finger.