does the pole require a base on which to attach the house?
1566360
NO, not if you are buying the Martin House by the same company. The pole will extend up through the house.
1566361
I ordered the house and the pole at the same time, and I had the same question. So, when I ordered them, I bought an extra base just in case. And discovered that the Heath house came with its own base, so I had a duplicate (which I returned). However, the base that Heath provides is not the best, although it works after a fashion. It has a single tightening screw on one side of a soft plastic base. When the pole is pushed through the opening in the base, and the screw is tightened against the pole (to fasten the base to the pole), the opening in the base elongates a bit and the base tilts slightly causing the house to be mounted at a slant. I mean, it does the job, but not elegantly. So, i would say--&gt; 1). if you have a Heath house, try out the base that they provide and see if you can tolerate it. If not, order a better one (or fashion your own) while temporarily using the original one. 2). if you do not have a Heath house, you will need a base whose screw holes line up with the holes in the bottom of your house. This all depends upon how the house is built. The Heath house expects the pole to go up through the house to the peak of the roof of the house (the house uses it as a central stabilizer). Your house may or may not be built that way. At a minimum, a base is required that matches the base of your house so the base and the house can be screwed together. So, either order a base matching your house or wait 'til the house arrives and attempt to fashion one to fit it. Good luck.
1566362
Depends upon the type of house you are installing. Our birdhouse did not require a base as it was held in place top and bottom by brackets.
1127483
Yes, it comes with two attachments. One used for ground and another for attaching to house. You'll need to obtain your own screws for the house, make sure you go rust resistant.
50376
attach the antenna with the bracket provided and then attach a pole to the side of your house or to a bracket on the roof. If you have an antenna ( old analog type0 attach this antenna to that pole.
2234697
They do supply the bracket for attaching to a pole. It is not shown in the picture, but is there.
285589
Sorry I'm just now answering you. It does not look like you could attach anything else to the base.
2177714
No. It must be hung by the ring on the top. I use a six foot metal pole sunk in the ground with an arm and hook on the end of the arm.
664841
It doesn't have a base but it has an insert where the umbrella goes to tighten it to keep it stable. I have mine on my deck and it's no problem.
1777951
mine stays in place without a base. The pole is snug in the opening. I don't have a problem with them and the one I have now is my second one.
1654124
Yes. You screw down the base and the pole pivots to where you need it, and then tighten nut to lock down.
159446
Yes, but get done sand bags to support it. The base that comes with it is basically a 2 light metal bars crossing each other. I have 4 bags of sand to hold them in place. I may need 2 more
1345797
Yes, you need four of these to anchor the base completely. You might get by with just two opposite of each other in less windy areas. Remember, this is designed for a specific base type, having edges that extend along the ground surface and long enough to fit under the edges of the wedges. That said, it is very wind-durable... from what I've seen, wind will more likely bend the umbrella pole before it blows over these weights!
1526322
Answer below is correct. I've found every tool I've purchased attaches the same way to the pole. Use one and you know how they all work.
1781407
No footing is needed. There is a metal bracket that attaches to a wood block (wood block not included) that simply rests on the ground for support.
2271082
yes to your question you will need a metal bed frame to attached the poles .
1835294
The base and pole are separate when shipped, the pole attaches to the base by being screwed on a ~10mm threaded mount (did not actually measure this - from my foggy memory).
854279
Both, actually. You can use the base with the pole attached or you can put the pole through a hole drilled through the desk. I did experience some minor issues while installing the base, but this thing is amazing aside from that!
371834
No, at first we thought we would have to buy a smaller than standard pole then we realized the end pole slot can be easily removed allowing a standard pole to fit. It sits in the slot with no attaching. The quality matches the custom hardware I used when building our home. Very nice!