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[johndameon]

Hi Everyone,

This is my first post, And I figured it's a pretty good place to start. I'm looking for something to hold my umbrella in the patio table. I'm tired of my umbrella leaning to one side or the other. The only thing that I can seem to purchase is that clear plug that just doesn't work. I no it's not the biggest deal in the world, but it's so annoying and now it's starting to scrape the paint off the cast iron.

Any suggestions?

John

[151949]

You need to buy a base for it - usually they are wrought iron so they are heavy and you place it on the floor under the hole in the table - the post for the umbrella goes into the hole and VILOA - the umbrella is nice and straight.

[johndameon]

I have the weighted base but that still doesn't stop the umbrella from moving around in the hole in the table. The base prevents it from being lifted in the event of wind it doesn't seem to keep the umbrella secure in the table hole. when I got the table it had a plastic insert, but that has since broke and I can't find it anywhere.

[smoky22]

On 3/26/2014 johndameon said:

I have the weighted base but that still doesn't stop the umbrella from moving around in the hole in the table. The base prevents it from being lifted in the event of wind it doesn't seem to keep the umbrella secure in the table hole. when I got the table it had a plastic insert, but that has since broke and I can't find it anywhere.

Believe it or not, Home Depot sells these little plastic rings. We've had to replace ours several times.

[johndameon]

I've bought one myself, but they don't work. It doesn't even fit, it's a one size doesn't fit all.

[smoky22]

The only other thing I can suggest is to go back to where you bought your patio set and find out who the manufacturer is of your table. Then call them and see if you can order a replacement part that will fit your table. Good luck. I know it must be frustrating.

[Marsha2003]

I bought something call an Umbrella Wedge from Amazon. I don't know if it's the right measurements for you, but it worked for me.

[sbee1]

Hi

I've been looking for something as well, I will continue to look because the leaning tower of umbrella is slightly annoying.

Susan.

[danielcuthwin]

Hi John,

I think I might have found something that will work for you.

It's called the Tri Lock Insert, It's actually being produced

in Downingtown, PA which is the next town over from where

QVC is located. It looks like it has some great attachments as

well, but they don't seem to be available yet. Follow the link and

you will see what I'm talking about.

http://kck.st/1m4IiVH

Hope this helps,

Daniel

[Another new name Sue]

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