How heavy is this iron? My mom is looking for a nice lightweight model.
60677
This iron is a medium to medium-lightweight iron. It does perform well as I am a quilter and use it daily for long periods of time.
60678
This is not a very heavy iron. It is relatively light weight. Nothing like older models that were heavy duty and made of metal.
350193
No, it really is pretty light, nothing like a heavy cast iron skillet. I use the wok at least twice a week and the way it conducts heat makes it well worth the extra price. I highly recommend it.
1310807
I have this model and I'd say it's less than a pound, so theoretically it's not that heavy. Of course the longer you use it the heavier it feels since your arm gets tired, but that's a separate issue...goodluck
2197478
I cannot locate my book on this iron, at the moment, and it is not listed on the product itself, either. If I had to make an educated guess, I would say a very high grade of heat resistant plastic. It is light weight, but not cheap! It is a quality iron and it presses beautifully! I love this iron!!! I use it a home and take it to Quilt Camp 3 times a year. The double pointed ends are perfect for getting into corners and pressing seams, without having to turn the iron around. 3 of my quilting friends have purchased this iron after trying mine!!
2254222
I did not keep this iron. I returned it. Simply too complicated and too heavy for me.
650107
No this iron is not heavy to me. I travel with mine as well and have not had any problems.Answer here...
808887
I don't remember exactly, but my mom is 70 and is able to use it without any problems. It didn't seem heavy at all. At first when I tried it out it wasn't heavy but seemed bulky and I though it would be too hard fro her to use but she hasn't had a problem and loves it.
250840
At the lowest setting this would be perfect for your Mom. However, the unit itself is heavy. You will need to ether keep in in one place or have someone able to easily lift 30+ plus pounds to move it from one location to another. It is also a bit bulky. It is tricky to lift by the pedals because they rotate.
779120
It's cast iron so it's solid. As it says in the Amazon description, it is 5.6 pounds. I love it!
1600735
I don't know if it's cast iron or not, but it's not heavy at all. I can pick it up easily with 1 hand. It's not a big bulky item either & can be stored easily in a cabinet or deep drawer. I love it! Cores, peels, & slices all at once! Wish I'd had it years ago!
1675011
I love this iron. It is because it is a very easy glide and that you do no lifting that I like it. Automatic touch lowers and raises it. In my opinion it would be a good idea for you. It would be more the correct height for your ironing that would be more the problem.
1487060
It's heavier than some but I find I don't need to press down on it. I just lay it on my clothes and glide it over the wrinkles. For me it works better than other irons.
456582
It's not very heavy. Pretty light, actually. All aluminum. When your mom was young, they would have used thicker aluminum - but this is pretty light. I'm a &gt;60 yr male, in good health, no lifting issues. But I remember the aluminum pressure cookers of my mother's day as heavier. If your Mom is not frail yet, doesn't have serious back issues, this should be A-ok. Let me put it another way - this is an estimate, but I would guess the canner, WITH 7 quarts of stuff to can, AND about 1.5 gallons of water for the canning, would weigh about 30 lbs. But you put all that stuff in when it's on the stove, so the farthest you would carry it that way would be to pick it up to move it off the burner. Other answers I see are good, saying pretty much the same. This size IS for canning larger quantities. If she's only doing some grape jam every other year - or wants something that will double as a pressure cooker, the smaller size might be more appropriate. I don't have room to even keep mine in the kitchen. It lives in my "barn". But, when it comes to pressure canning, this is the best value pressure canner out there. More steam for your buck!
1861727
No, I've never noticed the weight of it. It might be 2 pounds but it feels the same weight as every other flat iron I've used.
844536
I agree with the other responses. The iron doesn't weigh over 1 to 1.75 pounds.
210294
I am so sorry, I gave this as a gift so I cannot weigh it for you, but I can tell you that it is not heavy at all. It would be no problem for a young, middle-aged, or even an elderly person to be able to lift it. My mom is 90 years old and does not have any problem with lifting. Hope this helps!!...
146384
I have this iron and love it. Never had any problems with it. My husband even dropped it and it was fine.