You can mix the cement in the bucket first, tape off the end of the pvc and stick it in the middle 🤷🏻‍♂️

@CTRLALTMAKE

Жыл бұрын

Great idea!

Thank you!

@CTRLALTMAKE

3 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

I have to make one also for my cheap Aldi's bellavia 9 foot umbrella which doesn't have a crank but has a string You Pull and it only cost $40 I probably should have bought the $99 one with the offset tilt and a really flat stand to hold it in place but I have a budget I have to keep

@CTRLALTMAKE

Жыл бұрын

Always good to stay in budget and I am amazed at how expensive the stands are. Enjoy your project!

I followed this but spray painted my blue Loews bucket and pipe dark metallic brown before assembling. Used wedges from top of pipe to hold umbrella tight for do not have a 3D printing machine. I am I FL were it get windy but it has not tipped over yet.

@CTRLALTMAKE

2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome. Great job!

Please what's that stuff you 3d printed for the top of the PVC pipe, can I get it already made?

@CTRLALTMAKE

4 жыл бұрын

You would have to 3D print something like that. Other options would be to put a small bolt and nut near the top of the pvc pipe to put pressure on the umbrella or go to the store and get something like a window/door seal that is sticky on one side and put that around the inside of the pipe.

Did you use the whole 50lb bags for this base? How heavy is it when the cement is set?

@greglahue5690

3 жыл бұрын

!:53 used 1-1/2, 50 pound bags. That would make the base weighing 75 pounds.

@CTRLALTMAKE

3 жыл бұрын

Greg is correct I used about 1.5 bags. Thanks for watching!

Can water sit on top of cement in bucket without damaging the integrity of the cement?

@CTRLALTMAKE

Ай бұрын

If it freezes, it may start to crack the cement.

How stable is it in the wind?

@CTRLALTMAKE

3 жыл бұрын

It does reasonably well, but would be better with a slightly wider base which I plan to accomplish by building a table around the bucket.

If Costco is selling garbage quality patio stands for $150, you need to do a Google for "Cast Iron Patio Stands." You can get a real nice stand at a fraction of the cost you mentioned ($45 - $60). Even other retail options have cast iron stands well below $100. Last year I purchased a real nice cast iron stand from the Great Escape for $60.

@CTRLALTMAKE

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. This is a pretty old video so prices could have changed.

What size is the PVC pipe?

@CTRLALTMAKE

4 жыл бұрын

2.5 inch outer diameter worked perfectly for me. Thanks for watching!

@redstylishdread5633

4 жыл бұрын

@@CTRLALTMAKE I have the same umbrella. However, can I reuse the base/stand rode instead of the pipe?

@CTRLALTMAKE

4 жыл бұрын

I’m not sure what you are referring to by base/stand rode.

@redstylishdread5633

4 жыл бұрын

@@CTRLALTMAKE For a while, I was a bit lost. I have a base that I purchase separately to keep the umbrella. However, if I have to use it it will be too short to stand in the bucket and that is the area that causes the umbrella to tilt. How can I link you a picture and or video when I complete your recommended idea? I have all my equipment and ready to work on the umbrella base. Thanks for the video.

@CTRLALTMAKE

4 жыл бұрын

Mine didn’t have anything like that. Sounds like a mount so that you can bolt it down, maybe? Feel free to reach out on twitter or Facebook.

Like we all have the equipment . So we would have to buy it making more expensive than just buying a ready made umbrella stand .

@CTRLALTMAKE

4 жыл бұрын

All you need is a bucket, PVC pipe and some cement. The 3d printed piece I made could easily be left off entirely or if you want more tension you could use a screw or some adhesive window/door gasket.

Nice, you saved but sorry to say, the product is HD ugly and has no chance of standing against a real wind, let alone a storm. You could at least place that ugly bucket upside down and after adding a PVC pipe size hole on the top, reverse it for a larger base foot, or better, you could add 3 or 4 legs utilizing cheap/free rebar leftovers into the mix. both adding stability to the concrete to begin with and the umbrella at the end!

@CTRLALTMAKE

Жыл бұрын

Mine worked fine for many years, but all your ideas are great additions. Thanks for watching.

@samsen3965

Жыл бұрын

@@CTRLALTMAKE Very nice to hear that and thanks for the update.