What sturdy metal base do you recommend for this umbrella?
77562
You don't need a large base for this umbrella, you can actually put it in a tiki torch holder and stick it in the ground or a planter. It's basically a beach type umbrella and not that heavy but very cute.
77563
I used an empty water bottle. Not the big 5 gallon one, but the smaller, 3 gallon. Filled with sand and an assortment of rocks and shells. Gives a cool look with the rocks and shells.
77564
Any type of metal or plastic base would work for this. It is a fairly light umbrella.
1304373
I would not recommend doing that. The base of this umbrella is standard size and fits perfectly in a regular metal or cast iron stand. I have seen much smaller versions of this umbrella that actually have a point on the end that you could take to the beach and stick in the sand but not this one.
972233
Well, my umbrella has an aluminum pole and crank assembly. We really like ours. Very sturdy.
883437
No I had to buy my own base- ended up getting one of those big ones you can fill with water or sand. Really nice umbrella though
466851
The base is not metal. It is heavy but very well could be plastic with sand.
90848
We have a standard 18"x18" base that is about 20 lbs and in NE, it did not stop the umbrella from falling in the NE wind. We are going to look at other options this summer such as a higher support, larger base, or finding a way to add weight to the base.
1258771
To tell the truth, I returned this one and purchased the one that has the umbrella holder. I never got the chance to use the new one, since I had no time to go to the beach. All I can say is that this one did not seem sturdy enough to me. Sorry I can not provide more information.
462381
Do not buy DC America UBP18181-BR 18-Inch Cast Stone Umbrella Base, Made from Rust Free Composite Materials. We lost an umbrella with this stand! We then bought another of the Coolaroo the Shademobile RU22-6200 Rolling Umbrella Base, Bronze Color and the Shademobile RU22-6275 Accessory Table, Bronze Color
1922820
I'm the consumer, not a seller. All umbrellas need a base. If the umbrella mounts through a patio table, a lighter weight base is needed. If an umbrella will be free standing, a very heavy base is needed (at least 60 pounds) . I bought a 60 pound base plus I'm using two 60 pound sand bags. This ensures that the umbrella won't blow away in high winds, when it's folded.. If the umbrella is open. IMO. no base will be heavy enough to prevent blowaway plus damage. Even a 7.5 foot umbrella presents a big surface to high winds.
187119
My husband drilled four holes in the poles (two sets directly across from one another) then inserted a bolt through two of the holes and secured it with a wing nut. It gives me four ways to position the umbrella without spinning.
2103094
I had a standard metal stand from a previous umbrella. Any heavy metal stand will work with this. Make sure its heavy and not a cheap plastic or thin metal one.
1910235
An item like this would be a great tool. http://www.amazon.com/Bracket-Swivel-Umbrella-Tilting-Fancierstudio/dp/B003TYDBYQ/ref=pd_sim_p_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=1RVZGPQCPXAJ01N1Z4ZQ Basically what I use. Just be weary of its flimsiness to the elements! Grab some sand bags or use indoors.
1393956
Taken from the product description; "Matching 9 ft. tiltable umbrella and umbrella base each sold separately." This is the only reference I could find to a recommendation. It's a big, heavy table and this should work well with it.
911577
Almost any standard umbrella base. I got mine (plastic) at Walmart for 7.50$ and filled it with sand and water.
533123
It feels like a strong aluminum, although it may be another metal that was shaped around the center beam that houses the pulleys for the umbrella. Appears to be pretty durable. We've left it outside since we got it and it still looks pretty new once it is wiped down to clean off any dirt that has accumulated. Hope this helps.
1491608
Yes, that is correct. They are solid. We had to return ours only because they did not fit with the umbrella we bought. The winds are too strong on our high rise balcony to have an umbrella at all so we returned both. This base however was really nice, sturdy, & beautiful. Even nicer than pictured. I highly recommend as long as you know your umbrella brand will work with it.
1727274
My umbrella also has an attached pole, but that pole slips into a slightly wider but shorter pole that is attached to a cross bar base. I slipped the water weight base over the cross bar base section and then lifted the umbrella & poke into position. If your umbrella has a similar construction, it should be fine.