How To Repair A Broken Patio Umbrella Arm With Copper Pipe

[@annekariceisnice]

Did this job today. Tools needed: Copper tube (24mm diameter, 100mm length, from eBay) 5mm x 35mm pop rivet (X2) Rivet gun 35mm M5 bolt with self tightening nut Metal hacksaw Metal file Drill and 5mm metal drill bit 5mm metal washer (X5) I created a simple jig from scrap wood to drill the pipe and umbrella arm. My holes were not very straight but it didn't matter in the end. Whole job took me about an hour as someone with very little experience. Thanks again for the video.

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome!!! 😊

[@randyboyd1368]

Simplest and easiest to understand video on this repair. Job well done! Thanks

[@brianmcdrummer]

Glad it helped!

[@oliviaulep6968]

Your the best!!! I didn't want to buy a new umbrella they cost like 40 dollars and know I have the way to fix it thank you!!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Indira Lopez! Glad the video helped you! :)

[@monicakillingsworth2872]

Thank you. I just got an Umbrella and left it open in the wind. Two braces broke and I don't want to use duct tape cause I know that won't last and give enough. I will do this with my neighbors help. This is a super sized umbrella too.

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Monica! I'm glad the video helped you! :)

[@negativghostrdr]

That's a nice fix. Beats creating more land-fill!

[@mapiador]

I fixed mine because of this video, but I didn't use rivets, I used a thin bolt with a nut. Worked great..

[@brianmcdrummer]

Glad the video worked mapiador! :)

[@jonathanvillegas1842]

nice man ! made me feel like i can start repairing them from here on out

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome!

[@gnezgoda]

Thanks a bunch for the very easy to follow instructions. As a dunce when it comes to fixing things I'm happy to report that I fixed my patio umbrella using your method with relative ease. And you helped me save $250, the money I would have spent on a new umbrella!

[@brianmcdrummer]

+gnezgoda You're Welcome gnezgoda! I'm really glad it helped you! :) By the way, if you have the chance, check out some of my other videos, and ads on the videos. I have a wide variety of videos available. Also, don't forget to share your favorites. It helps me make a little extra money and more videos. Thanks again! :)

[@Storyofinsanity]

i'll give it a go. I picked up a broken umberella from canadian tire for $5 marked as "broken" Turns out it's the same repair job as this one so thanks! Good video

[@brianmcdrummer]

That's Awesome Six_String! I hope you're able to fix it! :)

[@jeanorpin8501]

ahhh! Thank you for this quick fix! I will absolutely try this on my umbrella arm.

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Jean!!! :)

[@djudge50]

Awesome tip, just what I was looking for. Thank You!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Donald! Glad the video helped!!! :)

[@EkremOncirak]

Thx from Turkey 🇹🇷

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome!

[@frankweber9413]

Perfect guide for my repair.

[@MsMBrandDesign]

Just what I was looking for! Now I can repair mine, saved me buying a new one, thanks 😀

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome MrsM!!! Glad the video helped!!! :)

[@richardcline2]

Awesome! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!

[@brianmcdrummer]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PabloPerez-pv8be]

Great video. My arm broke at the hinge part. The broken arm is a little bent but I hope I can straighten it out somehow. Any tips for that? Also my arm is square instead of oval. Would an oval copper pipe still work? Thanks!

[@shunny10]

Mine too!!

[@brianmcdrummer]

I don't know how I missed this. You've probably already figured out how to repair it but I believe you can purchase towel bar that is square and maybe that would work.

[@bodeine454]

Good idea! I haven't ran into this problem yet but I'll keep it in mind. My problem is the broken hinge thingy where the pole bends to put the umbrella at a certain angle. I don't think fixing it will be that big of a deal, it's getting the round hinge thing off that's probably gonna be the pain!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Jeff Stone! By the way, if you have the chance, check out some of my other videos, ads on the videos, and consider subscribing. I have a wide variety of videos available. Also, don't forget to share your favorites. It helps me make a little extra money and more videos. Thanks again! :)

[@bodeine454]

brianmcdrummer Will do, thank you!

[@brianmcdrummer]

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[@dianehammond9876]

Thanks Brian good video I feel I can repair my

[@brianmcdrummer]

Glad the video helped. :)

[@mkzmatthew25]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Matthew! :)

[@thewellofnashville]

Great job! Thanks for the practical tip.

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome The Well! Glad it was helpful! :)

[@nicolewulff6041]

What a great video! We do not have a rivet tool. Would using 2 screws in place of the rivets, possibly work?

[@brianmcdrummer]

Hey Nicole, Thank You! The screws will hold the arms together but the umbrella won't be able to close all of the way because the head of the screw and the nut to hold the screw on will get in the way of the umbrella arms. :)

[@juliefreccia4610]

Are most umbrella arms (ribs) the same diameter? Thank you

[@brianmcdrummer]

Some of them are made out of wood so no they are not all the same. As far as the metal ones I'm really not sure.

[@JonathanPuddle]

Genius. Thank you!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You’re welcome!!!

[@stargeezer57]

The hole for the short rib is still intact but I lost about 2 1/4 inches of length on the long one below the half a hole it has left. Can I use a 12" slip and drill 5 holes so the splice ends don't pivot? And what size pipe did you use? I flattened a 7/8 and it looks like I could have gone smaller, like 3/4

[@brianmcdrummer]

Hey Julia! I’m not exactly sure what size copper I used. I intentionally didn’t put the size because they’re all shapes and sizes of patio umbrellas. It may be best to take the umbrella to a hardware store and have them size it for you. Unless of course you’re happy with the way it’s working after you fixed it. Hope this helps! 😊

[@Rapunzel40MI]

I am going to try this right now. What about the string, any suggestions. Mine stop winding and now it will not lock/stay put

[@brianmcdrummer]

I'm not sure what to tell you about the string. I haven't run into that problem. Hope it works for you! :)

[@MrTonyheaney]

Our parasol broke in the wind. Te damage is the small wire that holds all the arms that allows the parasol to exted if that make sense. Any tips?

[@brianmcdrummer]

Hey MrTonyheaney, I would see if you can get a replacement wire. :)

[@180edson]

Dumb question, but do you think an umbrella would still work if I removed an arm? Strange shaped deck so it's the only way it would fit. Many thanks! Great video 😀

[@brianmcdrummer]

Hey Lisa! Thank you! I'm not really sure but you could always try. I guess you could always reattach the arm if it doesn't work. Good Luck! :)

[@180edson]

brianmcdrummer thanks so much!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Lisa! :)

[@stargeezer57]

The wind catches mine too bad when I tilt it so since the pivot point has a stripped screw anyway I'm going to try flex taping it in place straight up

[@parsonsmark]

Yep. I got one up now with a broken rib. Trying to learn the best way to fix it. Oh, and I'm still looking for a good solid base that won't allow my umbrella to tip over! 😂

[@elizabethsantiago9419]

Very helpful ,resolved my question

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Elizabeth!!! :)

[@ManufacturersInIndia]

Nice Tips Sir...Great Job

[@brianmcdrummer]

Thank You Tensile!!! Glad the video helped! :)

[@niallmclean4902]

I'm hopeless at DIY but I need brownie points with the wife. My broken arm oval is 18mm legth. what diameter of copper pipe would I need to make this a good overlapping fit?

[@brianmcdrummer]

Haha Niall! I’m not exactly sure what size copper pipe you would need. The best thing to do is to go to a home-improvement store with your measurement and they should be able to help you.

[@brendaterrana4567]

That's so awesome! Thank you !!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Brenda!!!

[@aarondunwald2316]

do you ship to Chile

[@brianmcdrummer]

Sorry Aaron Dunwald but this is a video showing how to fix the umbrella. I don't actually fix them. Sorry again :)

[@franciscoraya8886]

awesome buddy thank you

[@brianmcdrummer]

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[@sillyname9855]

Thanks so much.

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome silly name!

[@lucondon5942]

thank you so very much!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're Welcome Lu!

[@Grandpadew]

Nice tip!!

[@brianmcdrummer]

Grandpadew Thanks!

[@jrsmaro78]

What size copper pipe did you use?

[@brianmcdrummer]

Hey Reginald, I think mine was 1/2" :)

[@superprostoneworks1670]

yo... Thanks Man!

[@brianmcdrummer]

You're welcome Super Pro Stoneworks!