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   betsy | Jan 31, 2004 05:14am | #1

   My Rowenta handle gets so hot that I keep a glove nearby to protect my hand when I iron. Do you think I should take heed of this warning? I'm about to look up the issue you mentioned, and will let you know if I find it. Good luck!

   Betsy

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   MMM1 | Jan 31, 2004 05:39am | #3

   My handle never got hot. I heard a popping sound and my cord was on fire. I as glad I was in the room ( I sometimes leave while it is heating up). Some how the iron shorted out but the wall socket is fine. It was the iron that was on fire. I never thought about having a fire extinguisher in my sewing room. I may have to reconsider.

   My Rowentas have all spit water and now with the latest excitement I know I have to go in another direction.

   Thanks for looking for issue 105. I will check back to see if you find anything interesting. :) 

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   betsy | Jan 31, 2004 05:37am | #2

   I have issue 105 in hand. Is there anything I can do to help you? For the Sussman listing, the phone # 718-937-4500 is given.

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   MMM1 | Jan 31, 2004 05:40am | #4

   How did it rate the Sussman?

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   betsy | Jan 31, 2004 06:24am | #5

   This article doesn't rate irons. It decribes the ironing process, the kinds of equipment, the nature of various fibers, and things like that. I seem to recall reading a comparison of brands somewhere, and that's what I'd like to find. I'll let you know if I find it. Does anyone know if that info was in a Threads issue?

   Betsy

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   carolfresia | Feb 02, 2004 08:08pm | #8

   We didn't rate the products, but did provide information on what kinds of pressing systems are available from which manufacturers, along with web addresses and phone numbers.

   Sorry to hear about the fire--what good luck that you were there to extinguish it

   Carol

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   betsy | Feb 03, 2004 01:09am | #9

   Carol, My iron hasn't ignited...yet. That's MMM1 . Mine just gets a hot handle.

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   carolfresia | Feb 03, 2004 04:27pm | #10

   Hi, Betsy--I know! I replied to the wrong message. And then I went home and had nightmares about flaming irons last night. Actually, in the dream I managed to use my fire extinguisher successfully, so I guess that's a good omen?

   Carol

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   betsy | Feb 29, 2004 07:07am | #11

   and I just iron with a glove on at all times. This is absurd!

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   user-23932 | Jan 31, 2004 06:37am | #6

   I have a Rowenta and use it for ironing quick things. What I really love is my Bernina ironing system:both the iron and the board. At first I didn't use it much. Finally forced myself to use it and love it. If you are interested in a good ironing system, I suggest the Bernina ironing system.

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   MMM1 | Jan 31, 2004 06:22pm | #7

   I will go and check that out. We have a large store in our area that carries Bernina. I plan to go out today to investigate some of my options.

   Thanks for your reply