what is the base made of?
1495873
I gave it as a gift, so don't have it to reference, but I believe it was plastic, and the string was broken
1495874
This is a broken CHEAP PLASTIC thing. Not anything like the Newton's Cradle of the 60's-70's. Value less than a penny.
587397
The base is metal, and it's superior to other lamps we've installed. The bulb is well protected. I left all outside this past Minnesota winter, and all are working today. It's a good product.
236377
The base is metal and heavy enough to make it stable. I really like this lamp. I also purchased the 3 way floor lamp and 2 bulb table lamp. Very pleased with all of them.
1599093
The shade is made of plastic; the support rod is metal. I believe the base is a very durable plastic.
1006036
The base is plastic with a chrome finish. I will say that although I was disappointed at first, this is an amazingly tough little machine. I am so glad I purchased it!!
77741
I don't know off hand but the previous person's answer is about accurate, "The base is .59 dia".
491657
It is a hard plastic. The base is the only part that is metal. But the material is very sturdy
1732142
The base is some kind of thermoplastic capable of handling a heated stainless inner plate. The Nordic Ware website has plenty of good information about the temperatures they can handle, etc.
891098
No, the base is metalized plastic. The moving part of the dispenser is metal.
2210555
Base is moderately heavy and well constructed. You will not have any problems with the base construction , especially because Amazon stands behind all of its products.
2043357
The flat base (which is blue) is plastic. I would say the plastic is maybe 1/4" thick - it is sturdy.
187058
There really is no base per say, the bottom edges of the metal canister are rounded so it doesnt scratch the surface its on. I have them at the salon to store bleach powder in, now i am curious and will have to look when I get back to work on tuesday....
1706539
It is metal . The base is either eal wood or fake wood alloy. But it just broke although we did use is a lot for several weeks. The kids loved playing with it. Wish it lasted longer.
1816456
The base is a solid structure; the only thing you may have to do is put the shades on. I love this lamp, considering a second one!
546735
The base is a standard plastic hood (sides and spines in the base, but nothing more) that holds up as long as you don't try to laterally move anything, otherwise you risk pushing the plastic walls around and damaging them. This is especially problematic since the base has rubber feet that are inserted (not glued or secured) into peg holes in the base. The more you skooch the base in any direction the more you risk making one of the rubber feet pop out, which makes the plastic base scratch directly against whatever surface it sits on.
379551
Base has a sheet metal floor. A little heavy but very solid and rugged. This thing really handles a weighty load if you have the leg muscles to power it.
500372
it's a cloudy plastic base, not too thick, not too thin & it hasn't cracked, very durable