Recently my business partner gave me one of these marvelous machines from across the ocean. A gift from Italy.
The problem I usually encounter with these mini espresso makers is that they are all designed for electric stoves. The base is so small it will drop through the grate of my gas stove. This one fits, barely. It’s steady enough, but it’s in a precarious position. When you remove one cup the unit becomes further unbalanced. Combine that with the brass hooks that are just waiting to catch the cup as you remove it and you have a recipe for DISASTER:
sherman
my mom bought me some hot plate for my gas stove when i lived in tempe, which i used for making espresso
it’s just a thin metal plate you put over the grate
this would provide stability for your espresso machine
if you promise to stop being so mean to me, i could find out where she got it
get back to me if you’re intersted in the bargain. k?