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We've had our Ranger model Solo Stove for about a year and a half. In that time, we've accumulated quite a few tools and supplies to use with it.
In lieu of buying a premade storage station, Steph came up with an idea for a storage unit that would hold the fire pit, as well as all the gear. Wall Control metal pegboard helps to optimizes the space for efficient organization of all the gear. Materials/Tools:
We are using a variety of Wall Control panels and accessories including these plastic jars which will hold things like fire starters and gloves.
We cut the tabletop to size with a Makita track saw. The measurements are based on the size of the cover we purchased.
We cut the 2x4s to size to make the legs. This length will insure the cover does not drag on the ground. We also cut pieces to support the shelf and to support one of the Wall Control fun panels.
The supports are connected to the legs with pocket holes and wood glue.
This is a view of the underside of the supports that will hold the shelf.
Here we are cutting out the corners of the shelf. We set up the Makita rail as a guide and used a jig saw to cut them out. This set up worked extremely well to get nice precise cutouts.
Here we are finishing up adding the two Wall Control fun panels and strip. The panels come in many colors but we used the galvanized ones which look great with the look of the Solo Stove fire pit.
The position of the fun panel on the right was determined by how far those jars hung down. The panel is attached to the station's legs and the other panel is attached to those supports we added earlier.
Check out the end of the video where Steph shares all the gear that is organized on the station.
Look inside and you'll find some stealth storage on the back side of the Wall Control panels. Here we added a couple of hooks to hold the handle when not in use.
The lid is pegged on this side with these two cleverly placed hooks!
This was not the original location for the station to sit, but it turned out to be the perfect location between a tree and post. The tree has some hooks on it (that were put there before Steph moved in) that easily hold the cover when not in use. The post has three plant hooks. We adjusted two of the hooks which now hold the ash can and a light over the station. We set the station on pavers which is also a place to store firewood.
The cover fits well, doesn't drag on the ground and everything is hopefully sealed up well to keep out the elements.
Here you can see how we utilized those three post hooks. That was a happy accident! The light is from Sam's Club and is solar powered or can be charged with a cable. There's a remote and it has various light settings. It's perfect for the space!
The top of the station functions as a prep space or a place to stand to eat or drink. That is one advantage of this DIY station as the top of the branded one can not be used in this manner. Ours is just the right height for standing and prepping.
We think this is a pretty perfect solution for storing our fire pit, accessories, and firewood. The cover should keep everything protected from the elements. It comes off very easily and having the tree hook nearby keeps it off the ground and out of the way when not in use.
Steph did a great job optimizing the space to provide a place for everything. The Wall Control metal pegboard really allows us to store all the gear efficiently. It functions extremely well and all the tools and accessories are right were we need them. Many thanks to Wall Control for providing the panels and accessories we used in this build. Because we are brand ambassadors for Wall Control and have a discount code you can use on your Wall Control order. Use code "MDP" for a discount on your order! We are not professionals, and we don't claim to be. This is what we found worked for our project. Yours may need a little different approach. Safety first! Affiliate links are being used on this page. Purchasing via these links help support MDP. Related Projects
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