Umbrella holder - fits a little loose

[JWAustinVTX]

Any solution to tighten up or better secure umbrella in holders on deck and tan ledge?

A big gust will lift umbrella out as is.

 

[WantedSaint]

Maybe some kind of rubber sleeve along the end of the umbrella to give it more grip/tighten?

 

[SpringPool]

The plastic shims they sell at home depot or Lowe’s.

I haven’t done it yet but I also want to dip the ends of the umbrella in the plastic liquid coating they sell to help prevent rust and corrosion

 

[JWAustinVTX]

Maybe some kind of rubber sleeve along the end of the umbrella to give it more grip/tighten?

That’s my thought too. Something that will tighten the fit.

 

[JWAustinVTX]

The plastic shims they sell at home depot or Lowe’s.

I haven’t done it yet but I also want to dip the ends of the umbrella in the plastic liquid coating they sell to help prevent rust and corrosion

Is this what you mean? Work for anyone?

Shop Garden Treasures Hole Ring Set at Lowes.com

 

[BigEinAZ]

I bought some “rescue tape” at Ace. Put the bottom section of your pole in the holder and grab the pole with your thumb marking the top of the hole. Pull it back out and mark your thumb location with a Sharpie. Dry off the pole and run two wraps of tape around the pole just below the mark. Test fit and see if that has tightened the fit up to your liking. Do the same at the bottom of the pole and that should eliminate play at the bottom as well. It’s a little trial and error, but I’ve got both my umbrella poles fixed this way.

 

[JWAustinVTX]

I bought some “rescue tape” at Ace. Put the bottom section of your pole in the holder and grab the pole with your thumb marking the top of the hole. Pull it back out and mark your thumb location with a Sharpie. Dry off the pole and run two wraps of tape around the pole just below the mark. Test fit and see if that has tightened the fit up to your liking. Do the same at the bottom of the pole and that should eliminate play at the bottom as well. It’s a little trial and error, but I’ve got both my umbrella poles fixed this way.

Thanks Big E. I tried electrical tape this morning and it seemed to do the trick. A little trial and error just like you said.

I’ll keep the rescue tape in mind

 

[BigEinAZ]

The rescue tape will remain adhered in water. Electrical tape may come off in time, but you’ve got the right idea!

 

[JWAustinVTX]

The rescue tape will remain adhered in water. Electrical tape may come off in time, but you’ve got the right idea!

Nice and stable now and less worry about them flying out in a gust.

 

[WVUTampaAlum]

3d print an adapter. Very simple.

Off course you or someone you know needs a 3d printer. This example is not mine.

Made a replacement umbrella grommet for my patio table : functionalprint

 

[atttech-2]

I took a 2" piece of PVC cut a channel out of it length wise and then used a heat gun to form it around the pole. Once I had a tight fitting collar I then sanded the edges so that it was tapered, works great I can provide pictures if anyone is interested