Monday, February 5, 2018
The stove stand
The stove stand

Old Coleman stove stands are great but they are inherently dangerous. They can easily cause a painful pinch of your fingers or, worse, a deep cut into a pinky. Bummer! Be VERY careful folding and unfolding them. They can really BITE! Second, the stands are inherently unstable. What camper hasnt bumped into a stove stand only to see dinner dumped onto the ground? Its no fun.
If youre going to use s stove stand, take time to make a custom wooden cook top for the stand. Cut holes in the right places so the wood locks into the tabs on top of the stand. This prevents the stand from creeping closed and tipping over when you least expect it. Likewise, it gives you a great surface to use your shims to level the stove. lastly, it gives you extra work space upon which to place your utensils.