DIY metal Christmas tree stand

With the New Year holidays approaching, many begin to think about how to make a durable stand for the Christmas tree. It should be simple, sustainable and safe.

Why do you need a Christmas tree stand?

Any living Christmas tree needs additional strengthening. Therefore, a convenient stand comes to the rescue. It is needed so that the tree stands straight and Christmas decorations and garlands do not fall off it. And also so that the tree itself stays level throughout the New Year holidays.

REFERENCE! Well, the most important point is the moment of safety. After all, if there is a stand, there will be less chance that someone will hit the tree and it will fall.

Of course, there are situations involving children or pets. But a quality tree stand will ensure maximum safety for everyone. The main thing is to choose or make a stand in accordance with the required parameters.

The stand for the main New Year's attribute consists of the following elements:

• legs;
• grounds;
• fastening parts;
• cans of 0.5 liters or more.

These points may also vary. It all depends on the materials from which the stand will be made. Let's take a closer look at products made from different materials.

What is needed to make a metal stand?

A metal stand made by yourself can maintain the natural and festive look of the Christmas tree throughout the holidays. When purchasing a real tree at the Christmas tree market, you always need to come up with a stand for it. You can draw a drawing and make any version of this product yourself.

For example, a metal pipe and rod are suitable for these purposes. It is best to choose a metal that is more ductile and flexible so that it does not crack during various activities. The stand manufacturing scheme is quite simple:

• From the fold line we measure a segment of about 10 mm.
• We insert the rod into the vice along the pre-designated bend line.
• We install the construction angle at a right angle relative to the vice and squeeze it tightly.
• Next, use a hammer to hit the rod near the bend line and bend it to the desired angle on one side. Using the same principle, we bend it from the other part in the opposite direction. The result is one metal product support for the Christmas tree. Using exactly the same pattern we make the other legs.
• We use a grinder to cut four indentations on the pipe. If necessary, you can make six holes at once. The grooves increase the surface of contact of the liquid with the log of the tree, while increasing the feeding of the tree with the necessary substances.
• We measure the required size for all supports and remove the excess.
• We weld the supports to the pipe.
• We process open cuts with a file. After this, we process the welds with a special tool.
• We insert the Christmas tree into the resulting product. Place a jar filled with water at the bottom.

Choosing a size

For trees up to 170 cm in size, you will need a special stand with a plastic body. They can have a modern and unusual design.

If the height of the tree reaches two or more meters, then more effective and reliable devices are required. Christmas trees of this size are usually placed for events and New Year's holidays. A stand for such a large tree will have the appearance of a cross, as well as an additionally equipped central pipe for greater balance. Such a pipe in its cross-section can have a circle or a square. A metal pipe will significantly add mass to the product itself, and therefore stability and balance to the tree itself.

ATTENTION! It is also worth noting that products of the combined type have good indicators of strength, reliability and wear resistance.

They have steel supports and a special plastic container for wood. These types of devices have high load-bearing capacities. They are able to firmly hold a tree up to two meters high and higher.

Instructions on how to make a stand with your own hands

Making a tripod for the main New Year's accessory yourself is not difficult. The main thing is to follow simple rules and instructions.

The simplest version of the stand is to collect sand in a bucket and insert the Christmas tree into it. But it’s best to make something unusual and original. To make a stand, you will need the following additional materials:

• nails, screws;
• hammer;
• moisture-resistant plywood;
• sandpaper;
• grinder or grinder;
• power saw or jigsaw;
• screwdriver

IMPORTANT! Wooden planks for assembly can be of different sizes. It all depends on the tree itself and the radius of the base. You can also use a sheet of water-resistant plywood.

Let's look at how to make a Christmas tree stand yourself:

• We cut out elements from a waterproof sheet of plywood in advance according to a pre-drawn pattern.
• Next, we align the ends in them.
• We make markings for the center of the holes, and also drill through recesses in the leg and base
• Smooth out sharp edges.
• We polish the parts and then coat them with a special antiseptic for wooden surfaces.
• The next stage is the application of decorative paint so that it harmonizes well with the color of the bark and spruce paws.
• Next, using special fasteners, as well as wooden dowels, we connect all the prepared elements with each other.
• We strengthen the trunk of the Christmas tree into the recess of the base.
• Pour water into a glass jar. The size of the jar depends on the size of the tree itself and the diameter of its trunk.

We hope this article will help you in choosing or making the best stand for your Christmas tree. After all, this small detail will help quickly solve one of the most important issues in decorating the New Year's interior.