do the plates clamp evenly? ie: when you close the flat iron completely, is there any space between the plates anywhere, or do they come together?
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The plates do clamp evenly without leaving any space in between. They do come together.
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Yes, the plates clamp evenly, no space between them. That being said, when my hair is clean, I usually have to hold the end of the flat iron with my gloved hand to keep my hair from slipping through the plates.
845002
I had the same problem initially - the tension on the cables is a little too tight. After using it a few weeks, the tension slacked and the plates fit together just fine. This machine does require frequent adjustments and maintenance. Check the pins and bolts often.
1149568
Hi I have measured 1 inch between the 2 screws on each plate. The distance between each plate is 9.25 inches. Hope this is a help
1220285
Mine fit both my iron w/ retractable cord and a Y-style board. I have to put the iron in at a particular angle, but it is secure in there. I wouldn't trust a very heavy Y-style board on there, but your average board is fine.
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The plates 1" its a real good flat iron it leaves your hair soft and adds a little shine to it. I love it.
1500907
the removable comb sits at the very edge of the flat plate, so there are no holes on the flat plate. there is basically a groove alongside the flat plate that the comb slides into. The only con to this iron is the handle does get a little hot when on the high setting, otherwise good iron, works well!
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Hi Matthew. The two openings on each end are 1-1/2 inches and the middle one is 2-1/2 inches. a standard dryer and flat iron fit perfectly. hope this helps.
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Large irons won't fit in the iron holder. The middle restraints aren't very forgiving: they're 6.25" wide at their widest point and curve around to about 4" apart. My iron (I have a Panasonic NIE650TR) is 4 7/16" wide and doesn't fit easily into the holder.
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Thanks for asking this! I too bought the non-divided plates and they warped TERRIBLY after washing once. There was a little insert that says just to bend them back if they warp from washing... but that NEVER worked. =( I'm hesitant to try the divided, but I really like them and hope they'll work better. Love the bowls!
1500906
The two boards stick out slightly, but besides thaf, no it doesnt. But i do like it much more than my other flat irons
100128
I'm admittedly rough with the plates and have had no problems whatsoever on mine. I exclusively use olympic plates and have come to view the adapters as a permanent part of the machine.
90713
The tip of the flat irons are a bit round, but does not include the plates. It is the purple one pictured.
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Hello Mattie, The plates are spring loaded so you can squeeze to get them to touch completely. If you have very fine hair and need the extra contact, most people will hold the iron closed at the bottom with the hand holding the iron and then squeeze the top of the iron with their other hand.
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Hi there. I had the same problem too. Until I discovered that if you stand with the iron rest end of the ironing board in front of you. Place your feet on the ends of the legs. And very easily slide/pull the iron rest toward you. Yes. That's it. Then when you're done just push it back closer to the board. I just love this ironing board. And yes. The covers are thin but I put a piece of that polyester batting (cut to shape) under the cover to plump it up a little bit. And I use snug straps/sheet tighteners to make the cover lay nice + flat + tight. They're available on Amazon. Have a good week! Hi there. I had the same problem too. Until I discovered that if you stand with the iron rest end of the ironing board in front of you. Place your feet on the ends of the legs. And very easily slide/pull the iron rest toward you. Yes. That's it. Then when you're done just push it back closer to the board. I just love this ironing board. And yes. The covers are thin but I put a piece of that polyester batting (cut to shape) under the cover to plump it up a little bit. And I use snug straps/sheet tighteners to make the cover lay nice + flat + tight. They're available on Amazon. Have a good week!
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Yes, and it also has two pairs of straps on the under side that pull it snug - these straps hold to each other with Velcro making it very easy to pull it tight and conform to your ironing board. The surface will still be very slightly puffed up but if you run your hot iron over the cover - basically iron the cover without any clothes on it, in about 3 passes of your iron it becomes very flat and just right to use.
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I have old cast iron plates and they fit well, not much wobble but I wouldn't say snug either.
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Good question. It worked great initially and then the steam stopped working. I have tried it now without steam and am not nearly as happy with the results. FYI. I have split ends now and never had them before, don't know if its from the flat iron but sure seems likely.