I bought the cheapest mini iron at JoAnns. Reg $9 used the 40% off and once in a while the cord comes out when I am using it but it gets really hot and cools quickly.
I take it teverywhere and I have one of the small omni boards with the iron sid and the cutting side and it is right there for classes or when I go to Sat. UFO days. at my local shop.
robin