Busted Umbrella Base Reborn!
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- Опубліковано 20 чер 2019
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Here is the new umbrella base that replaces the broken patio umbrella base. I took a few elements from the concept, changed them up a little and made a new base. I decided the regular plywood wouldn't be good outside for very long. So I used pressure treated 2" x 6" lumber and it worked great! I used pressure treated because it is heavy all by itself. Mounting the salvaged flange from the old base makes for a secure mount for the new base. Come back and I will let you know how it holds up.
Since I was able to roll tools and tables out of the Project Cave and into the driveway, the project was easy.
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Great video
Thank you 🙏🏾
This was a great video. You are a true problem solver! Thanks
Beautiful
I just made a couple of similar ones, using 1-1/4 thick plywood, used Herculiner to make it weatherproof, and add some tires with brakes. Super easy to move for everyone.
Thanks for the video!
Great job
Thank you! That umbrella is currently in service under my picnic table!
Thabks for watching!
Thank you for showing that, I'm not a fan of timber in the garden particularly sitting on the ground in water, I would have done the same having the pipe and flange, should last 5-10 years. 👍
Yes. The umbrella we have had an extra large post. So the flange was the only thing wide enough to handle it. The new base did ok freestanding the first year but the pressure treatment was drying out and it was getting lighter. The base moved under my picnic table and is doing great.
@@TheProjectCave SO WHY DIDN'T YOU PUT SOME SEALER ON IT ?
I have the same base- broken also. I think I'll make a new cement base as I need the weight. I can somewhat use the old as a mold in damp sand, pour in cement... I'll have to look at the wheels on the old stand. I bet I could reuse those. My market Umbrella is free standing.
I like what you did, though.
Hello, where did you get the pipe and flange that held the umbrella?
The flange and base pipe came out of the old umbrella stand. That stand was formed concrete that eventually allowed the flange to break loose. The post of the umbrella itself is larger than normal so it would not fit into any stand you could just pick up at Lowe’s, Home Depot, or Menards. With that, I salvaged the pipe and flange for my new base and the umbrella is now being used under my picnic table.
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Great video. Did you build the mobile workbench?
Thank you. Yes, I did build the bench. Made it a little smaller and ordered a rolling tool base. That turned out to be a little small, so I added some slotted angle iron to extend it a little bit. Makes the Cave much more user friendly for space. Thanks for watching!
How much does a base constructed like that weigh?
Great question! Using the pressure treated lumber, it was actually pretty heavy. It wasn't 50 lbs. like the original base but it was into the mid 40s. I actually expect the weight to go down in the future as the pressure treatment evaporates from the wood. Another benefit is this base also has a wider footprint than the original. We don't get a ton of high wind here, but the wind has taken it down a couple of times. It did that with the old concrete base as well. My main goal was to eventually move the umbrella under a picnic table which I did this past spring. Once that happened, there have been no issues with the wind. Anyway, this base has been in use for two full summers now with a lot of use this year.
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@@TheProjectCave Thanks for the info. I'm trying to make some bases to support a 6' high, 100' wide net to separate a gym. This looks like it would work if I added a few more layers to get the weight up to about 80lbs. I would add locking swivel caster wheels like a super heavy dolly because I don't know who might be setting it up and taking it down and you can't be too careful with people who want to help. Thanks again.
I’m not sure about using pressure treated lumber indoors. I’d research that. Also remember, the weight of the stands will go down over time. My umbrella is supported by a table now, so as it loses weight, it will remain stable.
I can't see how that would hold up to any decent wind. Good idea though, I would've made the base higher, with a little liner, poured concrete inside to add some substance to it.
It actually held up surprisingly well. It did go over during a couple of storms. I did struggle with the design at first. I thought about making it a small table for between two chairs or an integrated table chair combo. Also a poured concrete base like you described. But then I decided I wanted to put it under a picnic table. The pressure treated lumber is pretty heavy and because the base is square, its footprint is larger than the original base that broke. It is now under that picnic table that I mentioned and working like a champ. There is a video of that build if you’re interested. Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!
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