This base is nice and sturdy. Looks good on the deck. Easy to insert and lock down the 9' Steel Market Umbrella that I bought it to hold. Easy to assemble. Mine arrived missing a nut. Hence 3 stars. Had to go the local hardware store to buy one. If you need one for yours note that they are metric. Not a big deal really since they are only a few cents each. Would have cost more time and trouble to call to have it replaced. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a sturdy, attractive stand for their umbrella.