A salesman is coming by the shop next week with some used upholstery tools/supplies. Among them, is a gravity feed steam iron.
Do any of you furniture guys use one? If so, what could I do with one that I can't do with an ordinary steamer?
Most alterationists use a gravity feed iron, Sofa. I have a Naomoto, that replaced a Sapporo that served me for 15+ yrs.. I could prolly resuscitate the Sapporo with a few parts and some time, but... you know.
Great irons. BUT! make sure you use distilled H2O if you live in an area where there is a high mineral count! Iron is high in most water samples in my area and I never put anything but distilled H2O in my iron's tank.
Need more info., just ask, my friend!
Quote from: bobbin on August 08, 2013, 02:52:23 pm
Need more info., just ask, my friend!
OK, I'm asking. How would I use one for furniture upholstery?
Lately, I've had a resurgence of pleated skirts. Many fabrics don't hold a crease very well. But I'm reluctant to hit 'em with a 1000 watt iron. I've damaged chennilles before by getting too close with an ordinary steamer.