I am having difficulty securing the middle pole to the base. There are threads on the middle pole but none on the base stand. How were you able to connect the two securly, as the way mine is the pole is loose and wobbly? I am having difficulty securing the middle pole to the base. There are threads on the middle pole but none on the base stand. How were you able to connect the two securly, as the way mine is the... » Read More I am having difficulty securing the middle pole to the base. There are threads on the middle pole but none on the base stand. How were you able to connect the two securly, as the way mine is the pole is loose and wobbly? « Show Less
1140437
I never had a problem, it just screwed right in. I just unscrewed it to check: the bottom part definitely has threads on the outside of the pole part and the middle pole has threads on the inside. Must be defective. :( Have them send you another.
2075371
I did not have any problems putting this item together. It screwed in easily and is very sturdy. You must have received a defective product.
2075372
I bought my a long time ago and it has been in my office ever since. It's never been wobbly, that I've noticed. And I don't recall ever having any loose poles or pieces. You may want to contact Amazon. Sorry I wasn't any help. :-(
1832335
The instructions are horrible. There are two holes close and two hole further away on the ends of the stand. This is correct. If you attach the wrong side, the other will not align correctly. You probably have the right pieces, just attaching it in the wrong order. The narrow holes legs get attached INSIDE the stand part with the wider holes (the nuts both face inward). So in the end, the left upper and right lower side are narrow hole, the upper right side and lower left side are wide hole. Hope this helps.
1077446
Oooh, it appears they made a mistake. There should be a part (coupler, I think they call it) that is fixed around the pole in order for the "cone" not to slide down the pole: tehn you fold closed the cone over the coupler--on which it rests and holds. If the coupler (with its screws) was not in the package, you should complain and have the whole thing replaced or have them ship to you the missing part. Good luck!
888864
You disconnect both worm-drive clamps so they are open and wrap around the pole. May take two people to mount. I did it alone bit not without losing some religion!
473800
I never had this problem. Try locking it down harder. Honestly, use a pole mount, I have both, you get a better picture.
229190
Hi Cathy. I have to admitt that I have not yet had the post installed or taken it out of the packaging. I am awaiting an electrician to install it. If you are referring to a hole or holes near the top end of the pole to secure the lighting fixture, I don't believe this model has any. I have another post in my yard that is many many years old and the fixture fits securely down over the post without need for screws or other attachent. I would think that if a hole is needed to secure a fixture one could easily be drilled with an ordinary driller and bit. Hope this helps!
1166192
You have to tighten the set screw in the bottom of the pole to make it stationary before you can get it to loosen up. Then I used a pipe wrench to unscrew the top. The wrench they send is kind of useless
1589112
I have both the three piece and this one. If you buy two of these you can probably stack them. Just connect the pieces just like the previous steps when you follow the directions. It is very easy to put together. Just at the top of the first piece you make, don't put the screw piece in and continue screwing the white pole? I have this one and the 3 piece one next to each other, they look great.
1819747
Are you sure you have the right pieces in the right order? I did not experience any difficulty stabiling my stand. perhaps you could try putting the base together first, making sure it's secure,then adding top/higher pieces? Am sorry, this prob isn't much help, but mine was fine.....
920147
We have used this for a couple years now. It's held up fine. We actually have two different types and they both are about the same quality. I guess you could put another pole in the ground next to it then tie them together. Maybe use heavy zip ties.
97344
Put the baset at the highest position and use a wrench to attach. I also put a folded towel over the top of the pole, as the force of letting the spring go could cause some damage to your hand if it struck the top of the pole. (If you are trying to assemble this, you will understand what I am saying!)
1464226
The pole part goes into that 3 legged piece, twist it all the way on, then that nut piece screws on after it to tighten it in place. Stick the pole piece right underneath the cage part and thru the center. It's loose so u can turn it.
662409
You probably have them in the wrong order. Maybe you attached the plastic head to the wrong pole. I was a little confused so I lined them up before putting the head on to make sure I had the right one. Instructions left a lot to be desired as well as the poles should have been marked A - top, B - middle and C - end.
1620978
Hi Cheryl, I had a very hard time with this also. I loosened the tension all the way & enlisted my wife's help. I held up the handles and my wife connected the hook. It took the two of us to finally get it. I think we were trying too hard; because, it just kind of went into place. Sorry, it's hard to explain what we did. It was very frustrating. Good luck
809551
We had the same trouble. It took about 5 tries to get them in the right position. The position of the arm assembly is critical when the center nut is secured. Sounds easy, but drives a person crazy. I really don't know what happened , we just kept changing the secure position until, VOILA! they were in sync. Sorry , wish we could be more helpful. If you can , pick a Saturn mechanics brain.
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.
1882751
On the side that is wobbly, pound a metal stake in the ground, but make sure you have at least 2' in the ground (secure fence to pole with bungie cord) and that the top of the stake/pole is just below the top rail of the fence. :-)