I need a suggestion on fixing a small tabletop tree stand ?

Mellinee
by Mellinee
  13 answers
  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on Dec 08, 2020

    Find a small pot and use plaster of paris to make a new base for the tree.

    • Mellinee Mellinee on Dec 08, 2020

      I apologize for not going into detail. One of the wedges for the base was missing once unpacked and could not find it. I used a 2 large popsicle sticks glues together and made a wedge that fit into the slot. But now, I am going to get a small pot and put some soil or small peebles to brace the tree up. Thanks for the suggestions!

  • FrugalFamilyTimes.com FrugalFamilyTimes.com on Dec 08, 2020

    How is it broken? Can you share a photo?

    • Mellinee Mellinee on Dec 08, 2020

      I apologize for not going into detail. One of the wedges for the base was missing once unpacked and could not find it. I used a 2 large popsicle sticks glues together and made a wedge that fit into the slot. But now, I am going to get a small pot and put some soil or small peebles to brace the tree up. Thanks for the suggestions!

  • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Dec 08, 2020

    Hello can you post a picture or give us more description on the repairs as needed. I find epoxy putty to be in that a valuable tool to help fix my things indoors and outdoors and I’m not too sure what your problem is.

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    • Vimarhonor Vimarhonor on Dec 08, 2020

      Using your popsicle sticks or possibly a paint stir stick and the epoxy putty you might have a replacement faux stand leg.

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Dec 08, 2020

    What type of material is it made of and what is wrong with it? In general, you can mix an epoxy for the specific material to mend a cracked or broken area. I've also had great experiences with E6000.

    • Mellinee Mellinee on Dec 08, 2020

      I apologize for not going into detail. One of the wedges for the base was missing once unpacked and could not find it. I used a 2 large popsicle sticks glues together and made a wedge that fit into the slot. But now, I am going to get a small pot and put some soil or small peebles to brace the tree up. Thanks for the suggestions!

  • Redcatcec Redcatcec on Dec 08, 2020

    Are you talking about a Christmas tree stand? Here are some common problems people have encountered, really the quickest and easiest solution would be to just replace it.:


    https://www.ehow.com/info_8320882_problems-christmas-tree-stands.html

    • Mellinee Mellinee on Dec 08, 2020

      I apologize for not going into detail. One of the wedges for the base was missing once unpacked and could not find it. I used a 2 large popsicle sticks glues together and made a wedge that fit into the slot. But now, I am going to get a small pot and put some soil or small peebles to brace the tree up. Thanks for the suggestions!

  • Mogie Mogie on Dec 08, 2020

    Do you want to know how to make a xmas tree stand?

    • Mellinee Mellinee on Dec 08, 2020

      I apologize for not going into detail. One of the wedges for the base was missing once unpacked and could not find it. I used a 2 large popsicle sticks glues together and made a wedge that fit into the slot. But now, I am going to get a small pot and put some soil or small peebles to brace the tree up. Thanks for the suggestions!

  • Very often they use plastic for the base and those parts can break. If that's the case, you might try gluing it with super glue or E6000.

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    • You could even use plaster of paris in a small bucket for the tree, but keep in mind it will be permanent.

  • Cheryl A Cheryl A on Dec 08, 2020

    you could put it in a basket and use something to weigh it down in the basket

    • Mellinee Mellinee on Dec 08, 2020

      I apologize for not going into detail. One of the wedges for the base was missing once unpacked and could not find it. I used a 2 large popsicle sticks glues together and made a wedge that fit into the slot. But now, I am going to get a small pot and put some soil or small peebles to brace the tree up. Thanks for the suggestions!

  • Kathy Gunter Law Kathy Gunter Law on Dec 29, 2020

    What is wrong with it? You could possibly make a replacement.

  • Lifestyles Homes Lifestyles Homes on Jan 11, 2021

    We're confused. Send us some pics, please.

    Yes, we read that your popsicle stick base repair is apparently working, but you don't say that's the problem.

    You go on to write about another topic- a pot with soil/pebbles to brace the tree up.

  • Johnavallance82 Johnavallance82 on Mar 09, 2021

    Hi,'

    What is the problem with it?

  • You can often find legs that resemble the bases at Home Depot. You can stain it to match the color and glue it on with a wood glue.

  • Janice Janice on Aug 22, 2023

    You can make custom "wedges" from wood or even chip board that's available at $Tree. Just glue together until you have the correct height to make the tree stand upright.