I just bought a cast iron cone stand from Annie's but I'm not too thrilled with it. It was cheap, but I kind of got what I paid for. The center pin (that the cone goes over) doesn't fit right. If I wedge it in firmly, it's at a pretty wacky angle. If I straighten the pin, it's totally wobbly. Argh!
I am thinking I will find a wooden dowel to shove in that spot instead of the metal pin it came with. Otherwise the stand is nice - heavy and sturdy. The tall arm that the thread goes through is nice and straight.