Edgebanding iron for dents

[Mark Gibney]

Anyone use an edgebanding iron to iron out dents?

They seem a more usable size to me than a full sized clothes iron, but I'd like to get opinions and feedback on that.

Also, some of them have digital controls - I'd prefer something simpler that might be less prone to failing.

Here are two screenshots of what I'm talking about -

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Brand recommendations would be great too.

thanks, Mark

[Steve Jenkins]

Use it with a wet cloth. If it will make the cloth steam it will be fine

[Mark Gibney]

Yes I always use an iron with a wet cloth. My question is whether anyone uses one of these small edgebanding irons for removing dents, and is there a brand they prefer.

[George Yetka]

Mark the one on the left is sold with many different names on it. I bought it with the name O'Skoole
-Precise thermostatic control to provide 100°C - 200°C(±10°C) / 212°F - 392°F(±18°F), LCD screen shows accurate current temperature.


I dont know about dents but works well enough for iron on edge banding

[Kevin Jenness]

Irons speed up the process, but you can raise dents equally well with room temperature water. If you're in a hurry, dry the wood with a heat gun or blow dryer.

[Mark Gibney]

Thanks George, those temperatures look like they'll work for steaming out dents.

[John TenEyck]

Unless you need it for edge banding work, an old household iron works just fine. If you don't have one you can get one at Goodwill for a few $'s.

John

[Cary Falk]

I use a old Woodburn ao a sodering iron with a wide bladed tip.