# Recommend a Christmas tree stand **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 18, 2007, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413 "2007-12-18T01:39:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 16\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/1 "2007-12-18T01:39:54Z")
As I said to my mother tonight, “I’ll bet you never thought you’d hear someone in this family say, ‘I need to buy a new Christmas tree stand,’” we being Jewish of the non-Hannukah bush persuasion. However, my partner can’t assist with her tree this year so I’m setting it up alone. This means I need a non-mangled stand. What are your suggestions for brands or styles of tree stand for a 6-8’ Noble? Links to photos much appreciated. (No, we’re not getting an artificial tree. Thank you. No, we’re not getting a potted live tree. Thank you.) ---
**Author:** ![C3](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/c3/32/3108_2.png) [@C3](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/C3)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 5:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/2 "2007-12-18T05:07:14Z")
Frankly, every Christmas stand I’ve ever had has been one of those afterthought purchases. You know, “Well, we have the Christmas tree…damn! Can someone run up to Walmart and get a stand?” I’ve always had good luck with the cheapest metal one I could find, that fit the size of the tree I had (it says on the box what trunk diameter it fits best). This is one of those purchases that you don’t really need to overthink. ---
**Author:** ![irishgirl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/8edcca/32.png) [@irishgirl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/irishgirl)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/3 "2007-12-18T12:05:14Z")
I have a [Krinner’s](http://interiordec.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?zi=1/XJ&sdn=interiordec&cdn=homegarden&tm=11&gps=63_669_1085_445&f=00&su=p284.8.150.ip_&tt=3&bt=1&bts=1&zu=http%3A//www.omnifarm.com/stands.htm) stand. It is awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Emilio\_Lizardo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/898d66/32.png) [@Emilio\_Lizardo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Emilio_Lizardo)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 2:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/4 "2007-12-18T14:05:34Z")
I really like my [Krinner’s Click Fix](http://www.amazon.com/Krinner-Click-Fix-XXL-Stand/dp/B000XRQUSQ) tree stand. Its easy to keep the tree vertical, and best of all, its foot-operated, so you don’t have to bend over and adjust a couple of shitty little screws. It also holds a lot of water, so you don’t have to keep refilling it. ---
**Author:** ![WolfpackJeep](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/wolfpackjeep/32/2921_2.png) [@WolfpackJeep](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WolfpackJeep)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 11:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/5 "2007-12-18T23:48:07Z")
Another vote for Krinner’s! It’s extremely easy to use, and it supports a 9-foot tree with no problem. The foot pedal on the model I have can be physically locked with a padlock, or just a bent nail – either way, it’s very secure. It holds a lot more water than you would think, too. And it doesn’t take up much storage space at all compared to traditional stands. ---
**Author:** ![Phlosphr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/c68b51/32.png) [@Phlosphr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Phlosphr)\ **Post date:** [December 18, 2007, 11:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/6 "2007-12-18T23:56:21Z")
I love our [Pivot Point](http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product/220772_front200.jpg) Christmas tree stand…That black bit comes out and pivots 😃 easiest tree stand I’ve ever worked with. ---
**Author:** ![Missy2U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/3bc359/32.png) [@Missy2U](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Missy2U)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 4:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/7 "2007-12-19T16:00:57Z")
We’ve got [this one.](http://www.amazon.com/Cinco-Plastics-C-152-XMAS-Stand/dp/B000RN7O7C/ref=sr_1_82?ie=UTF8&s=home-garden&qid=1198079963&sr=1-82) It’s nice because the very wide base makes it harder for the beast to knock the tree all the way over. He just gets it to topple a little since we didn’t tie it off to the ceiling this year. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 6:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/8 "2007-12-19T18:53:03Z")
The stand we use is 50 years old, and rotates and plays music as well as provides power for the lights. It needs some repairs after our tree is out, but since it has no ICs or other complex electronics I can keep it in good shape. I’ve never seen anything like it. It has a fairly big hole for the tree, and three eye-bolts to tighten, and is heavy enough to not tip over. We got our tree straight first time this year, a new record. ---
**Author:** ![masterofnone](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4bbf92/32.png) [@masterofnone](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/masterofnone)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/9 "2007-12-19T19:11:21Z")
[QUOTE=Phlosphr] I love our [Pivot Point](http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product/220772_front200.jpg) Christmas tree stand…That black bit comes out and pivots 😃 easiest tree stand I’ve ever worked with. [/QUOTE] Seconded! ---
**Author:** ![vetbridge](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/b5e925/32.png) [@vetbridge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vetbridge)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 7:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/10 "2007-12-19T19:19:15Z")
[QUOTE=Phlosphr] I love our [Pivot Point](http://www.hardwarestore.com/media/product/220772_front200.jpg) Christmas tree stand…That black bit comes out and pivots 😃 easiest tree stand I’ve ever worked with. [/QUOTE] thirded (or whatever). My gf got one of these, and it was a breeze. ---
**Author:** ![Bea\_Spoke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/cc9497/32.png) [@Bea\_Spoke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bea_Spoke)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 7:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/11 "2007-12-19T19:55:19Z")
The best stands have a broad flat pan base that touches the floor. If it’s off the floor, it will always tip, spilling water, dumping your lights into that, and electrocuting you and burning down your house. Or so I’m told. ---
**Author:** ![BaneSidhe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c5a1d2/32.png) [@BaneSidhe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BaneSidhe)\ **Post date:** [December 19, 2007, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/12 "2007-12-19T20:27:16Z")
We’ve had this stand for a couple years now and really like it: [Emerald Adjustable Tree Stand](http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Innovations-XTS3-Swivel-Straight/dp/B0008F78J8/ref=pd_sbs_k_title_6) ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2007, 1:12am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/13 "2007-12-21T01:12:58Z")
[QUOTE=BaneSidhe] We’ve had this stand for a couple years now and really like it: [Emerald Adjustable Tree Stand](http://www.amazon.com/Emerald-Innovations-XTS3-Swivel-Straight/dp/B0008F78J8/ref=pd_sbs_k_title_6) [/QUOTE] Thanks everyone. This one was on sale locally so we’re trying it. I’ll let you know how it goes. ---
**Author:** ![BwanaBob](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bwanabob/32/2985_2.png) [@BwanaBob](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BwanaBob)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2007, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/14 "2007-12-21T17:28:52Z")
That Krinner looks like a winner to me. For years I’ve been searching for a stand that doesn’t require any manual rotation of anything bolt-like. This should be the industry standard. Thanks for making all my future Christmases easier! ---
**Author:** ![jsc1953](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/5daacb/32.png) [@jsc1953](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/jsc1953)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2007, 11:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/15 "2007-12-21T23:38:57Z")
[My tree stand](http://www.hammacher.com/publish/66778.asp?promo=holiday_trees) probably uses the same design principles as the others cited above. It is absolutely the greatest thing since sliced bread. Worth every penny. Before stand: getting the tree up involved trimming, swearing, hammering, inserting shims, cutting, more swearing, bruised knuckles, and inevitable arguments with wife. After stand: takes 30 seconds. ---
**Author:** ![susan](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/susan/32/17537_2.png) [@susan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/susan)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2007, 4:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/recommend-a-christmas-tree-stand/430413/16 "2007-12-22T04:02:07Z")
It’s been 24 hours and the tree hasn’t fallen over yet. Not bad for a little Jewish girl.