Making A Patio Umbrella Stand

With umbrella stands costing upwards of $150, I decided to try to make my own. This was a fun and quick project that only required a few items to get started.
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[@imrans.263]

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

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

Great idea!

[@rickr2915]

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]

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

[@sharimayo6108]

Thank you!

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

You’re welcome!

[@samquinn6427]

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]

That’s awesome. Great job!

[@pupdog7374]

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]

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

[@nicolelewis2980]

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

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

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

[@MinhTran-hz5rl]

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

[@greglahue5690]

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

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

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

[@Grabfma040508]

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]

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.

[@conradfisher2376]

How stable is it in the wind?

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

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.

[@macksita1872]

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

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

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.

[@redstylishdread5633]

What size is the PVC pipe?

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

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

[@redstylishdread5633]

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

[@CTRLALTMAKE]

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

[@redstylishdread5633]

@@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]

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.

[@samsen3965]

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]

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

[@samsen3965]

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