Is the base metal or plastic ?
1308850
It is metal, extremely sturdy. I've found nothing wrong with it other than a piece of hard plastic that had broken off somehow but does not seem to affect it at all. At the lowest point it is pretty high and it goes even higher! (more than I would need.) Everything moves smoothly, very good quality. I recommend it.
1308851
The wheel base is metal, the post is metal, the foot rest is metal, the part that attaches the seat to the post is metal, and the part that attaches the backrest to the seat is metal. Only the the wheels, and a few decorative coverings for metal parts are plastic.
1308852
It is metal, but the finish is terrible. It is plated steel. I received two of them and returned both of them. They both had corrosion on the foot stand. So much for quality control.
1531201
One has metal base plate the other is plastic, not sure which is which. The more expensive one has the metal.
1243689
The base is plastic. Thick and durable. One of the best salt shakers I've had. The pour spout is so nice instead of having to take off the top.
241548
The base is in 2 parts, top is copper color I doubt it is actually copper, the bottom part of base is plastic. I've had it several months with no issues.
1425614
Yes, the base is plastic. But, to me, it is lighter than the one we use to have and it works really good!
500370
The base seems to be basic plastic with adequate thickness ... no cracks so far!
2081184
I think the base is a hard form of plastic. I like them so well I have bought 4 of them for my rental cabins and home. They do in no way look cheap and they look real. The quality is as good as it gets. You will not be disappointed.
570789
No. Base is plastic. I buried it under rocks and it has been just fine for two years.
590982
Hello ~I am not sure if the base is metal. It weighs quite a lot like it would be but when I stick a magnet to it, it does not adhere to the side so I am not sure. Wish I could be of more help, sorry.
611725
Metal and plastic. I've had mine for long enough time and several jobs for it to break. Still runs like it did when I first got it. I thought it would be disposable after a couple jobs but it seems like it might be around for a while.
491656
Everything is plastic, everything... except the base plate (the one it sits on and what would touch the paper) That being said it feels extremely solid, it is just lighter than the ones that have metal on them. I would buy it again.
625800
The base is not metal. More like a fiberglass or something. The bowl in the middle is definitely metal. Does have a little but of weight to it. I would lean more towards cast stone. Heats up like stone around the base. Best fire pit I have ever had that did not involve digging and hauling rocks. Holds 12" logs well, can put 5-6 split with no problems, just have to keep the screen off. I only use the screen when we are done and it is still burning.
1922551
Base is metal covered with painted mortar. Very happy with ours and we get a lot of comments on it.
891098
No, the base is metalized plastic. The moving part of the dispenser is metal.
2017416
Yes, it's really all metal. It's authentic old school. Even the knob in the back is metal. I'm pretty sure at least to top of the base is metal, the underside? Miiiight be plastic, but who cares?
721201
It is plastic. The holder is ok but I wish I had got the metal one. Hope this helps.
1795300
I am pretty sure it is plastic. They do look like metal and had to take it apart to really tell.