I have seen the future

[ITWombat]

Geeks who like real housekeeping as well as housekeeping their networks

take a look at this and that 8)

[GrumbleDook]

Pah ... that's not an iron ... it's got no weight to it and why do you need to stand it like that ... get yourself a decent ironing board with a heat resistant plate at the end.

 

Now this is an iron.

[Ric_]

I find it rather scary how much Tony knows about irons

[Dos_Box]

Ex-army. We both know a lot about irons...

[Ric_]

@Dos_Box: Whatever

[ITWombat]

Pah ... that's not an iron ... it's got no weight to it and why do you need to stand it like that ... get yourself a decent ironing board with a heat resistant plate at the end.

 

Now this is an iron.

 

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!

 

It's like the scene in Crocodile Dundee when a mugger pulls a knife on Mick Dundee.

"Ah mate that's not a knife. This a knife".

Dundee pulls out machete from back of jeans.

[GrumbleDook]

What people forget is that the iron is only a tiny part of it ... you need a good ironing board that tapers off to give a long tight wedge to allow you to do the long thin bits (getting into jackets sleeves) as well as having a cover that does not soak up too much of the water / steam which can end up causing stains on whites. A good solid board that will allow you to put a lot of pressure on it too ... none of this cheap chipboard.

 

And it needs to have a built in stand ... and then there are the extra bits. A decent Irish linen tea towel, and a thinner cotton hanky. These are used to cover trousers / jackets so they don't go shiny. And never use the built in spray ... cough up for a decent demister from a reputable gardening centre. This gives a more even spray and you should always remember to lightly spray the more creased items about 5-10 minutes before you iron them.

 

erm ....

 

I'll get my coat.

[GrumbleDook]

Oh yeah ... before anyone thinks I take ironing too seriously ... I am nothing compared to this lot

[ITWombat]

Ex-army. We both know a lot about irons...

 

Yeah remember what Prince William had to take with him to Sandhurst.

Though I suppose if they had Jackie Chan as their fight instructor then an ironing board could be quite deadly.

[GrumbleDook]

erm ... do I mention at this point that we did have a drill session involving ironing boards? Or that we also had self defense sessions using tables, chairs ... and yes ... you've guessed it ... ironing boards.

[ITWombat]

I can imagine the scene. Scottish instructor, staring down his students

 

" This is a simple domestic iron iron board. In the hands of your mum a tool for crisp shirts. In the hands of service man, an implement of death"

[GrumbleDook]

Wow ... you met Sargeant Summerhayes?

[ITWombat]

Can't say that I have. My sartorial elegance may have suffered but I get the feeling that my mental health is all the better for it.

 

Was anyone brave enough to make Jimi Hendrix references

[MkII]

Well I learnt something! - not that I intend doing any more ironing yuo should understand! [does this make me a closet dweller? ]

[alan-d]

What people forget is that the iron is only a tiny part of it ... you need a good ironing board that tapers off to give a long tight wedge to allow you to do the long thin bits (getting into jackets sleeves) as well as having a cover that does not soak up too much of the water / steam which can end up causing stains on whites. A good solid board that will allow you to put a lot of pressure on it too ... none of this cheap chipboard.

 

And it needs to have a built in stand ... and then there are the extra bits. A decent Irish linen tea towel, and a thinner cotton hanky. These are used to cover trousers / jackets so they don't go shiny. And never use the built in spray ... cough up for a decent demister from a reputable gardening centre. This gives a more even spray and you should always remember to lightly spray the more creased items about 5-10 minutes before you iron them.

 

erm ....

 

I'll get my coat.

 

You forgot to mention a good quality starch and bar of soap for those nice creases - until you stood in a rainstorm that is

[john]

Just thought I would dig up an ironing thread rather than messing a more current one up to say whats the Ironing Teams views on this board

Ironing Board

[daveyboy]

@GrumbleDook

 

Is this an example of bad technique? - in the interests of learning (of course)

 

[daveyboy]

You lot have got me at it now!

 

Somebody please lock this thread

](*,)

[john]

@GrumbleDook

 

Is this an example of bad technique? - in the interests of learning (of course)

 

 

What concerns me more is the related videos kind of things - Spanking Adventures 8O

[GrumbleDook]

@GrumbleDook

 

Is this an example of bad technique? - in the interests of learning (of course)

 

 

Well ... he showed a little enthusiasm but seemed to be ironing due to a condition known as "I need something to go out in" rather than a true love of ironing ...

 

And did people notice the lack of steam? And the inaccuracy as he got to the edges? I think I might email him and ask for an example of him ironing a double-cuffed shirt with yoke ... now that is a good test of the ability to iron.

 

erm ...

 

I'll get my coat.

[alan-d]

Yep definately a lack of pressure used there, with no regard to the edges. I also noted a lack of any attempt to put in any sharp creases. Utterly deplorable.

 

A shame to ironing enthusiasts.

 

As far as equipment goes - nothing beats a good solid table covered with a blanket and good heavy steam iron. None of this fancy ironing board stuff or adjustable steam & spray gadgets required.

 

A wet hankerchief is usful too - picking off dry bogies first is highly recommended.

[StewartKnight]

does anyone remember that this is EDUgeek, not just GEEK!!!

[woody]

What people forget is that the iron is only a tiny part of it ... you need a good ironing board that tapers off to give a long tight wedge to allow you to do the long thin bits (getting into jackets sleeves) as well as having a cover that does not soak up too much of the water / steam which can end up causing stains on whites. A good solid board that will allow you to put a lot of pressure on it too ... none of this cheap chipboard.

 

And it needs to have a built in stand ... and then there are the extra bits. A decent Irish linen tea towel, and a thinner cotton hanky. These are used to cover trousers / jackets so they don't go shiny. And never use the built in spray ... cough up for a decent demister from a reputable gardening centre. This gives a more even spray and you should always remember to lightly spray the more creased items about 5-10 minutes before you iron them.

 

erm ....

 

I'll get my coat.

 

Yes, get your coat and come on round to my house. My wife hates ironing and observing your enthusiasm for the art, I'm sure you would love to get some practise in!

[alan-d]

does anyone remember that this is EDUgeek, not just GEEK!!!

 

Yes you are quite right............

 

Please folks remember to take the Year 7's out of the Blazers before ironing them. They tend to stick to the lining if you don't

[gremlin-01]

Guys starch and board have nothing to do with it, ironing is a state of mind. you need a good padded board that helps but nothing matches experience.