So glad I found your video, no one in Houston wanted to fix my $350 patio umbrella, but a nice neighbor who repairs everything is going to do it following your instructions. Thank You so much.
Thank you Donald. We used your idea on a large patio umbrella that cost over a $500.00. We used a piece of shelve wall stand bracket instead of cooper tubing. The shelving bracket was three sided but it worked!!! Thank you for saving us from a $500.00 loss. The self bracket was bought at a Lowes.
This is 5 1/2 years after your post, but THANK YOU! My umbrella had a broken rib from wind toppling the umbrella and the table it was in. I was about to buy a new umbrella but it's hard to find one that gets really good reviews and few negatives. I had some pipe in my basement (I think it's aluminum left over from some buried outside electric conduit), and I followed your idea. I don't have a riveter so, instead of rivets, I drilled two holes through the pipe and rib pieces and inserted screws/nuts. Your idea worked like a charm!
7 yrs ago, Wow! I'm a single woman who need to make the same type of repair. After scrolling for an hr or two, I happened upon this video. Best one yet, thanks!
Now ya see , that's exactly what this 61yr old lady was looking for . Someone who would also say what measurements are needed . Not to mention I don't have to go out & buy a buncha specialty tools , &&&&&& it's not gonna cost me an arm & a leg to fix . Thank You so very much
I know it's MANY years late, but thank you×3 for this video. 5/8" copper is nigh impossible to find in stores so I purchased a 12" length piece on Amazon. It was the perfect length because I had two broken ribs. I did everything you did, except instead of rivets I used zip ties. Just being cheap 😂. Thanx again!
Great idea Don. Another way to fix (if not broke at the hinging area) is to cut a piece of curtain rod and slide up past the bent area to half point of the rod. Just fixed mine. The curtain rod slid on tightly but worked perfectly.
Thank you for this. We had 2 nice umbrellas that were damaged in a severe storm and I am NOT a handy man but you're directions worked perfectly! The only thing I did differently was instead of using rivets on the ends of the copper pipe, I found some duct tape that was similar in color to the umbrella rib. So far so good. Thank you so much!!!
These Hampton Bay umbrellas are built so cheaply. Those aluminum ribs are like 1mm thick and always tear at the rivets. Great idea on the fix. But I could not find 5/8"diameter copper pipe anywhere though. Only 1/2 or 3/4. Orchard sold 1 foot segments of 3/4" dia, so I bought 2 to repair the two broken ribs. I hammered it a bit to flatten for a snug fit. Also I don't have a rivet tool and wouldn't know how to use it if I did, so I just drilled holes and used 1/4" dia machine bolts with hex nuts to make all connections. It did the job and is working great! Beats shelling out another $100 or more for a new one. Thanks again for the tip!
Great video. Thank you very much. When I got started messing with it I decided to replace the whole rib I used a piece of half inch electric conduit at Lowe's they sell a five foot piece for like $3... you mash one end into the oval shape and attach it to the top hinge just like the others... then use the original the strut and a stainless bolt and washers. Works ike a charm and is really really strong. I you want you can paint it black to match the others. Anyway thank you so much for the inspiration! I was headed for the dumpster when I saw your video and it inspired me to try something so thank you so much!
Whoo Hooo! It works again! Thanks for this video! The 5/8" copper we had was too narrow for our rib. We used 3/4" inside diameter heavy copper pipe scrap. The 3/4" copper was a little wide when oval shaped so we added small home made shims with glue inside the oval copper on both sides at the top and at the bottom. We spray painted the repair. It is very solid now and blends in. We had the scrap so it was free. Thanks Donald!
YES! Thanks Donald!! Great fix. Our umbrella just broke exactly in same spot on one of the frame ribs... I have a piece of copper pipe out in my garage. My weekend job is set! Blessings!
My patio umbrella just broke and I was JUST about to take it to the dumpster! Thanks for this video, I'm heading to the hardware store tomorrow to get copper ! :)
Donald - Great, solid, and quick fix - thanks! To share, ½" copper pipe fit my cheaper ribs; I used lock nuts and when assembled, spray-painted the repair black. $2 for the 6" pipe, 40c for the bolt-nut, and pennies for 2 rivets. Beats the typical American reaction of, "Oh my - it's broken - let's just buy a new one." :)
I was just about to give up on my beautiful and expensive umbrella with a broken rib. I replaced it with a cheap ugly one but didn't have the heart to pitch it. It has been 2 years! Last week I almost bought one on clearance at Target for $70. So glad I didn't. Now I'm thinking I should have nagged the expensive one I saw on my neighbors tree lawn! Thank you so much!
Great video! We bought a cheaply made patio umbrella for $75 from home depot. 2 days later the wind took it and the rib broke right at that connection. Was going to just buy another but thanks to your video I'm going to fix it.
Thanks for the video. A pop-up storm took our umbrella for a ride an broke an arm. Barley a year old, didn't want to throw it away, a couple of Google searches for parts and then this video. For the price of an arm that might fix it, I can get enough parts to fix all the arms ... deal.
My previous comment came after viewing the video. Now I've finally undertaken the project and remain extremely grateful. A couple questions though. Is heavy duty copper pipe the best material? That's all Lowe's had (but they did have it in a six inch piece). Although I used a drill bit that was listed for metal, it was hard to drill, and the bit snapped, but during one of the ends after I had drilled the middle hole. Fortunately the pipe fit so snugly on the arms of the umbrella, no additional fasteners were needed. Getting an even shape when flattening the pipe was challenging, but I manage to wiggle the pieces together. The main event though is that my umbrella is proudly and happily open on my patio (but I will never again leave it unattended). Thanks again Donald. You are a shining example of what makes the Internet and You Tube great.
I just followed this advice. I did have issues shaping and sliding my pipe over the ribs. Eventually, I shaped My broken rods inward and used WD-40 to assist with driving them in. My pipe isn't exactly center on the joint, but I placed my hole in the correct location. It works.
Had two cheap umbrellas like you mention, broke both, and like you was unwilling to just toss em!! Thanks for a great video and Great repair idea. Headed to the hardware store as soon as I hit Comment!!! and as soon as I can figure out where I put my rivet gun.... lol
THANK YOU SO MUCH , A WHILE BACK I HAD A STORM COME THROUGH AND EVEN THOUGH I HAD A WEIGHT ON THE BOTTOM THE UMBRELLA BLEW OVER AND BROKE TWO OF THOSE SUPPORTS . i am though also going to have to put some kind of pipe over the part right below the crank it broke and bowed that part open , i can put a pipe over it and drill through it , it won't be able to tilt any more but at least i can use it . i saved your video .
Thank you for this video. I found that using a 3/4 Polyethylene SIDR tube (Excel Polytech) available at my hardware store was a snug fit also and easier to get around the ribs than 5/8 or 3/4 copper. My ribs were slightly thicker as they had solar lights that also needed to be fed through and repaired. But it worked great using this basic method.
Thanks for this tip! Our large, expensive patio umbrella was picked up by the wind 2 days ago right in front of us, smshed into the house and broke a metal rib. My umbrella's ribs are also a tad larger than shown in this video.
@@kathiemcclure1772 Good luck! I tried a lot of different methods including bond/JB-Weld etc (that didn't work at all) and coppers. The PVC/Plastic style I mentioned was the best and cheapest. The kind I got is fairly rigid like PVC but still formable, it was called "3/4"X5' FLEX WATER PIPE NSF 100PSI BLUE " on the receipt it was $2 for 5 feet and I cut it with simple pipe cutter (or hacksaw or jigsaw would work too). Copper is very expensive and for the 5/8 copper you would usually have to buy it in 10+ feet rolls for refrigeration uses which can be $20 itself.
Matt Pilz Thanks for the tip. Lowe’s did have the 6" copper piece but hammering it to shape it was nearly impossible so we had decided to go back and get PVC. However, with your timely reply, we'll look for the flex water pipe! Thanks so much!
Great idea, just a thought for others with LED lights and want a somewhat smoother finish, I have similar damage, but will try an internal plug, cut to size to fit inside the tubes, extending 4 or 5 inches in both directions, probably out of composite material with a screw on either side. A dab of liquid nails inside the tubes for good measure. Yours is a god fix, I'll try mine and post if it works out, thx Donald........
Brilliant! My husband won't do this...can I bring it to your home and pay you to fix it? Seriously...Thank you! I figured SOMEONE would know how to save the umbrella!
Thanks for this great idea. I didn't have an appropriate size piece of copper, I would've needed at least 3/4" i.d. because I was repairing an 11' umbrella, and the ribs are a bit thinker. I was however able to make the repair using a piece of simple electrical conduit. I made my piece about 12" long, again because of the 11' diameter umbrella. I just finished it, put the cover on and opened it and it works as good as new! Thanks again.
Nice. I just repaired my broken spoke but since it was of the rectangular spoke type I instead used a aluminum strip repurposed from a storm door bottom weather strip bar and used rivets to fasten the two broken pieces together.
To all who can't find 5/8" copper pipe! I am a refrigeration technician and work with 5/8" copper ACR pipe. It is 5/8' ID. I can send you a piece of heavy duty copper pipe 6" long, 5/8" ID, type 'M" ACR refrigeration grade copper tube for $1.50 plus shipping and handling. Figure out the cost of $1.50, and a 1 lb.shipping and handling fee. Use small padded envelope to California 92882 and that's how much the piece will cost you. I will ship to you right away. Just trying to help.. Cheers :)
I have a copper pipe sitting around that I had made some wind chimes from; I didn't even think about using it to repair my broken rib. Glad I found your video; I was about to go blow more money at Lowe's!
Hi Donald thank you so much for this you are a genious! Now, I have a similar problem but my umbrellas is the Obravia 8 ribs canterlever which I paid 500.00 cad. I am trying to find the company to get a replacement part but I guess you solution is the best. I would like to know how to remove the fabric though... If you have any ideas.
Had a bend/break on the rectangular shaped metal rib of a lighted umbrella. It uses 3 small lights powered by a solar cell finial on each rib. A rib bent at the position of the first light from the top, making the remaining two unworkable, unfortunately. I used a left-over piece of standard from wall shelving, cut two pieces at about 7"each, jammed them onto the rib from the top and bottom, and drilled 3 7/64" holes, at each end and the middle. Used 3 #8 machine screws, 1 1/4" long, put #10 flat washers at the head of the screw, inserted them into the holes, put a flat washer at the base of the screw, screwed on the nut for each and tightened. I think it may be stronger than the original! Be SURE to put the rounded screw head against the cloth, not the screw ends.
The wind just did a drop on my new umbrella! Took it out of the stand, and threw it on the deck, severing the rib. Your video will come in handy! Does it matter what size rivets?
The "Patio Umbrella Rib Repair" video is total Pro! Thanks all to you (and to TH-cam) we repaired this umbrella frame just in time for the blazing-hot south sun. I called everywhere and everyone before - could not repair or even replace - except for hundreds of dollars! You are our new hero - I posted the pic of the repair in my profile, for now, so you can see it works! Took us about 4 hours total - including shopping for the tubing, drill bits etc., Total cost was less than $25.00!!
Hey this is helpful, but where can I find these copper pipes and what kind of nut bolt with that cement glue are you using. My Umbrella also fell down in the storm and broke exactly the way yours.
For quick fix, I use use foot thin stick or a thin metal rod (at least 3 feet in length) as a splint by duck taping the stick or rod along the spoke. Make sure to place the screw between the two broken pieces before you tape the entire length of the stick to the spoke. And double or triple layer the duck tape because it gets dry and brittle real fast under the host sun.
Do you have to use Rivits (since I don't have a gun)? or can you use phillips flat head screws? Has anyone used anything other than Rivits- if so what? thx.
Hola ! Para la reparación de una sombrilla Potterybarn El palo que lo sostiene se rompió, precisamente iniciando la parte en la que esta el metal, como la puedo reparar ? Saludos
Great video. You mention the copper pipe is a 5/8". Is it exterior or interior size? Can't find interior 5/8" anywhere. Any hints would be greatly appreciated.
Its that shiny chrome/aluminum joint at position 0:16 in the video... but the wind finally took out my umbrella and I had to buy a new one. It would still be nice to know where I can get one of those if I need to again.
I have a couple of the umbrella repair parts. if interested email me at dp3102@sbcglobal.net and for $3.50 plus shipping and handling you too can repair your umbrella rib. When you retire your old umbrella take the repair kit off and save it for your next repair. Completely reusable.
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So glad I found your video, no one in Houston wanted to fix my $350 patio umbrella, but a nice neighbor who repairs everything is going to do it following your instructions.
Thank You so much.
Thanks for the diy tip! I just repaired ours with a 3 dollar piece of 1/2inch pvc pipe from Lowes, spray painted black and looks perfect!
Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Donald. We used your idea on a large patio umbrella that cost over a $500.00. We used a piece of shelve wall stand bracket instead of cooper tubing. The shelving bracket was three sided but it worked!!! Thank you for saving us from a $500.00 loss. The self bracket was bought at a Lowes.
This is 5 1/2 years after your post, but THANK YOU! My umbrella had a broken rib from wind toppling the umbrella and the table it was in. I was about to buy a new umbrella but it's hard to find one that gets really good reviews and few negatives. I had some pipe in my basement (I think it's aluminum left over from some buried outside electric conduit), and I followed your idea. I don't have a riveter so, instead of rivets, I drilled two holes through the pipe and rib pieces and inserted screws/nuts. Your idea worked like a charm!
Thank you, Donald. Another sun umbrella was saved by your ingenuity!!!
7 yrs ago, Wow! I'm a single woman who need to make the same type of repair. After scrolling for an hr or two, I happened upon this video. Best one yet, thanks!
Now ya see , that's exactly what this 61yr old lady was looking for . Someone who would also say what measurements are needed . Not to mention I don't have to go out & buy a buncha specialty tools , &&&&&& it's not gonna cost me an arm & a leg to fix . Thank You so very much
I know it's MANY years late, but thank you×3 for this video. 5/8" copper is nigh impossible to find in stores so I purchased a 12" length piece on Amazon. It was the perfect length because I had two broken ribs. I did everything you did, except instead of rivets I used zip ties. Just being cheap 😂. Thanx again!
Great idea Don. Another way to fix (if not broke at the hinging area) is to cut a piece of curtain rod and slide up past the bent area to half point of the rod. Just fixed mine. The curtain rod slid on tightly but worked perfectly.
Thank you for this. We had 2 nice umbrellas that were damaged in a severe storm and I am NOT a handy man but you're directions worked perfectly! The only thing I did differently was instead of using rivets on the ends of the copper pipe, I found some duct tape that was similar in color to the umbrella rib. So far so good. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you so much. Followed your directions to a T and saved about $100 in the process
These Hampton Bay umbrellas are built so cheaply. Those aluminum ribs are like 1mm thick and always tear at the rivets. Great idea on the fix. But I could not find 5/8"diameter copper pipe anywhere though. Only 1/2 or 3/4. Orchard sold 1 foot segments of 3/4" dia, so I bought 2 to repair the two broken ribs. I hammered it a bit to flatten for a snug fit. Also I don't have a rivet tool and wouldn't know how to use it if I did, so I just drilled holes and used 1/4" dia machine bolts with hex nuts to make all connections. It did the job and is working great! Beats shelling out another $100 or more for a new one. Thanks again for the tip!
Great video. Thank you very much. When I got started messing with it I decided to replace the whole rib I used a piece of half inch electric conduit at Lowe's they sell a five foot piece for like $3... you mash one end into the oval shape and attach it to the top hinge just like the others... then use the original the strut and a stainless bolt and washers. Works ike a charm and is really really strong. I you want you can paint it black to match the others. Anyway thank you so much for the inspiration! I was headed for the dumpster when I saw your video and it inspired me to try something so thank you so much!
Mr.Perez, thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. I have been frustrated with several broken umbrellas, your video was a lifesaver!
I had an idea as to how I’d fix this but I thought I’d look for a how to video. Your idea was better. Thanks 🙏 👍🏻
Whoo Hooo! It works again! Thanks for this video! The 5/8" copper we had was too narrow for our rib. We used 3/4" inside diameter heavy copper pipe scrap. The 3/4" copper was a little wide when oval shaped so we added small home made shims with glue inside the oval copper on both sides at the top and at the bottom. We spray painted the repair. It is very solid now and blends in. We had the scrap so it was free. Thanks Donald!
YES! Thanks Donald!! Great fix. Our umbrella just broke exactly in same spot on one of the frame ribs... I have a piece of copper pipe out in my garage. My weekend job is set! Blessings!
My patio umbrella just broke and I was JUST about to take it to the dumpster! Thanks for this video, I'm heading to the hardware store tomorrow to get copper ! :)
Donald - Great, solid, and quick fix - thanks! To share, ½" copper pipe fit my cheaper ribs; I used lock nuts and when assembled, spray-painted the repair black. $2 for the 6" pipe, 40c for the bolt-nut, and pennies for 2 rivets. Beats the typical American reaction of, "Oh my - it's broken - let's just buy a new one." :)
Thank you for this! It was a huge help in my umbrella repair project!
I was just about to give up on my beautiful and expensive umbrella with a broken rib. I replaced it with a cheap ugly one but didn't have the heart to pitch it. It has been 2 years! Last week I almost bought one on clearance at Target for $70. So glad I didn't. Now I'm thinking I should have nagged the expensive one I saw on my neighbors tree lawn! Thank you so much!
Great video! We bought a cheaply made patio umbrella for $75 from home depot. 2 days later the wind took it and the rib broke right at that connection. Was going to just buy another but thanks to your video I'm going to fix it.
So great to see others want to avoid filling up the land fills!
Thanks!
Thank you. My umbrella broke yesterday and is fixed now. Didn't have copper so used metal electrical conduit. Works perfect and thanks for the idea.
Thanks for the video. A pop-up storm took our umbrella for a ride an broke an arm. Barley a year old, didn't want to throw it away, a couple of Google searches for parts and then this video. For the price of an arm that might fix it, I can get enough parts to fix all the arms ... deal.
My previous comment came after viewing the video. Now I've finally undertaken the project and remain extremely grateful. A couple questions though. Is heavy duty copper pipe the best material? That's all Lowe's had (but they did have it in a six inch piece). Although I used a drill bit that was listed for metal, it was hard to drill, and the bit snapped, but during one of the ends after I had drilled the middle hole. Fortunately the pipe fit so snugly on the arms of the umbrella, no additional fasteners were needed. Getting an even shape when flattening the pipe was challenging, but I manage to wiggle the pieces together. The main event though is that my umbrella is proudly and happily open on my patio (but I will never again leave it unattended). Thanks again Donald. You are a shining example of what makes the Internet and You Tube great.
Thank you. I have two patio umbrellas with broken ribs. Now I know how to ask Husband to fix them.
Thank you so much for posting this. Now I can repair my umbrella and my pop up gazebo. Much appreciated! 🥰
Thanks for spending your time to teach us. This save me $80.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. Outstanding
I just followed this advice. I did have issues shaping and sliding my pipe over the ribs. Eventually, I shaped My broken rods inward and used WD-40 to assist with driving them in. My pipe isn't exactly center on the joint, but I placed my hole in the correct location. It works.
Had two cheap umbrellas like you mention, broke both, and like you was unwilling to just toss em!! Thanks for a great video and Great repair idea. Headed to the hardware store as soon as I hit Comment!!! and as soon as I can figure out where I put my rivet gun.... lol
This vid was the best! Fixed my brand new umbrella in 30 mins.
THANK YOU SO MUCH , A WHILE BACK I HAD A STORM COME THROUGH AND EVEN THOUGH I HAD A WEIGHT ON THE BOTTOM THE UMBRELLA BLEW OVER AND BROKE TWO OF THOSE SUPPORTS . i am though also going to have to put some kind of pipe over the part right below the crank it broke and bowed that part open , i can put a pipe over it and drill through it , it won't be able to tilt any more but at least i can use it . i saved your video .
Thank you for this video. I found that using a 3/4 Polyethylene SIDR tube (Excel Polytech) available at my hardware store was a snug fit also and easier to get around the ribs than 5/8 or 3/4 copper. My ribs were slightly thicker as they had solar lights that also needed to be fed through and repaired. But it worked great using this basic method.
Thanks for this tip! Our large, expensive patio umbrella was picked up by the wind 2 days ago right in front of us, smshed into the house and broke a metal rib. My umbrella's ribs are also a tad larger than shown in this video.
@@kathiemcclure1772 Good luck! I tried a lot of different methods including bond/JB-Weld etc (that didn't work at all) and coppers. The PVC/Plastic style I mentioned was the best and cheapest. The kind I got is fairly rigid like PVC but still formable, it was called "3/4"X5' FLEX WATER PIPE NSF 100PSI BLUE
" on the receipt it was $2 for 5 feet and I cut it with simple pipe cutter (or hacksaw or jigsaw would work too). Copper is very expensive and for the 5/8 copper you would usually have to buy it in 10+ feet rolls for refrigeration uses which can be $20 itself.
Matt Pilz Thanks for the tip. Lowe’s did have the 6" copper piece but hammering it to shape it was nearly impossible so we had decided to go back and get PVC. However, with your timely reply, we'll look for the flex water pipe! Thanks so much!
Wonder a PVC pipe can strong hold a screw? I have to fix mine too, the same pro.
Very nice. I will try to fix my umbrella rib which broke yesterday. Apart from cost reuse will reduce environmental impact also.
Great idea, just a thought for others with LED lights and want a somewhat smoother finish, I have similar damage, but will try an internal plug, cut to size to fit inside the tubes, extending 4 or 5 inches in both directions, probably out of composite material with a screw on either side. A dab of liquid nails inside the tubes for good measure. Yours is a god fix, I'll try mine and post if it works out, thx Donald........
This is tremendous. Thank you! Not only very helpful, but the video is well done.
Brilliant! My husband won't do this...can I bring it to your home and pay you to fix it? Seriously...Thank you! I figured SOMEONE would know how to save the umbrella!
Thanks for this great idea. I didn't have an appropriate size piece of copper, I would've needed at least 3/4" i.d. because I was repairing an 11' umbrella, and the ribs are a bit thinker. I was however able to make the repair using a piece of simple electrical conduit. I made my piece about 12" long, again because of the 11' diameter umbrella. I just finished it, put the cover on and opened it and it works as good as new! Thanks again.
I have an 11' umbrella too and the ribs are around 7/8". the 3/4" conduit I have won't quite fit. Curious, what diameter conduit did you use?
Nice. I just repaired my broken spoke but since it was of the rectangular spoke type I instead used a aluminum strip repurposed from a storm door bottom weather strip bar and used rivets to fasten the two broken pieces together.
To all who can't find 5/8" copper pipe! I am a refrigeration technician and work with 5/8" copper ACR pipe. It is 5/8' ID. I can send you a piece of heavy duty copper pipe 6" long, 5/8" ID, type 'M" ACR refrigeration grade copper tube for $1.50 plus shipping and handling. Figure out the cost of $1.50, and a 1 lb.shipping and handling fee. Use small padded envelope to California 92882 and that's how much the piece will cost you. I will ship to you right away. Just trying to help.. Cheers :)
You mean 6" not 6', right? :) Fans of the movie Spinal Tap take note.
Yes 6" not 6 Feet. Thanks.
Old post but wondering if offer still stands?
Trying to find this 5/8’’ copper tubing as well. Home Depot doesn’t carry it. Can I pay you to send?
peterjtalbot Did you ever hear back? I'm also looking for the 5/8” inside diameter, 6 ” tube. Thanks
I have a copper pipe sitting around that I had made some wind chimes from; I didn't even think about using it to repair my broken rib. Glad I found your video; I was about to go blow more money at Lowe's!
great idea...never would have thought of this on my own!!!
Thanks for taking the time, I have to do this today!
Thanks Donald! Just fixed mine using your system and is up and running!
You just saved me money. Brilliant idea!
Thank you so much!! I have an expensive umbrella with a wooden spoke that broke. Now I know what to do!
Great video. Totally worked. Save a $189 umbrella.
Thanks for the rib repair video, it was just what I needed. And until now, I didn't know taking the cover off was so easy.
Thank u so much for this video.I have 2 tents and umbrella to get fixing now
Hi Donald thank you so much for this you are a genious! Now, I have a similar problem but my umbrellas is the Obravia 8 ribs canterlever which I paid 500.00 cad. I am trying to find the company to get a replacement part but I guess you solution is the best. I would like to know how to remove the fabric though... If you have any ideas.
The fabric usually comes off the same way. Unscrew the top cap and pull fabric off the ribs. Good luck!
some times the top cap snaps off and there is no screw!
Had a bend/break on the rectangular shaped metal rib of a lighted umbrella. It uses 3 small lights powered by a solar cell finial on each rib. A rib bent at the position of the first light from the top, making the remaining two unworkable, unfortunately. I used a left-over piece of standard from wall shelving, cut two pieces at about 7"each, jammed them onto the rib from the top and bottom, and drilled 3 7/64" holes, at each end and the middle. Used 3 #8 machine screws, 1 1/4" long, put #10 flat washers at the head of the screw, inserted them into the holes, put a flat washer at the base of the screw, screwed on the nut for each and tightened. I think it may be stronger than the original! Be SURE to put the rounded screw head against the cloth, not the screw ends.
The wind just did a drop on my new umbrella! Took it out of the stand, and threw it on the deck, severing the rib. Your video will come in handy! Does it matter what size rivets?
I will give this a try, Excellent video.
Go Raiders!
Awesome.. I should have watched this before welding my rib back together
The "Patio Umbrella Rib Repair" video is total Pro! Thanks all to you (and to TH-cam) we repaired this umbrella frame just in time for the blazing-hot south sun. I called everywhere and everyone before - could not repair or even replace - except for hundreds of dollars! You are our new hero - I posted the pic of the repair in my profile, for now, so you can see it works! Took us about 4 hours total - including shopping for the tubing, drill bits etc., Total cost was less than $25.00!!
Thank You and you are very welcome. ;)
Best video yet. Thanks
Great video - fixed mine had two broken arms
Awesome video!!! Well done.
Hey this is helpful, but where can I find these copper pipes and what kind of nut bolt with that cement glue are you using. My Umbrella also fell down in the storm and broke exactly the way yours.
What size copper tubing
1/2 "
Thank you Donald for this video. I am having hard time in getting 3/4 6 inch copper pipe. Any idea where we can get that?
You sir, are brilliant! Thank you!
Hello! i was wondering if you also know how to fix the thing that makes the umbrella open, the little handle.
Can we use nuts and bolts instead of rivets? I don't have a rivet tool.
For quick fix, I use use foot thin stick or a thin metal rod (at least 3 feet in length) as a splint by duck taping the stick or rod along the spoke. Make sure to place the screw between the two broken pieces before you tape the entire length of the stick to the spoke. And double or triple layer the duck tape because it gets dry and brittle real fast under the host sun.
Do you have to use Rivits (since I don't have a gun)? or can you use phillips flat head screws? Has anyone used anything other than Rivits- if so what? thx.
Excellent. You are TH-cam rock star. Thanks for helping me revive my umbrella.
Yay! Short and sweet. Thank You.
great idea for the repair...if mine ever has a problem I will know what to do....thanks
Copper tubing did not fit over my rib. So I went to the dollar store and bought a black broom handle. And it blends right in with my ribs! :-)
Mom showed me her broken rib today. I will be using a Nylon Locking Nut.
How did you remove the rivet?
Thank you great DYI fix
I don't suppose you know where I could find some blueprint on how to build an umbrella from scratch do you?
Great repair
Thanks so much, you rock!!!
Hola !
Para la reparación de una sombrilla Potterybarn El palo que lo sostiene se rompió, precisamente iniciando la parte en la que esta el metal, como la puedo reparar ? Saludos
Great video bud, thanks!
Great video. You mention the copper pipe is a 5/8". Is it exterior or interior size? Can't find interior 5/8" anywhere. Any hints would be greatly appreciated.
Type M ACR 5/8" ID copper tubing, heavy duty stuff.
I need the chrome assembly in the pole that angles. Do you know where i can get those?
Got a picture of the broken part?
Its that shiny chrome/aluminum joint at position 0:16 in the video... but the wind finally took out my umbrella and I had to buy a new one. It would still be nice to know where I can get one of those if I need to again.
Thank you Donald!!
Man, I am having no luck finding 5/8 ID pipe in Phoenix...
Good job , nice and sturdy. Shame its not black to match the umbrella.
The copper turns black after a little while.
passtheparcel2007 it turns black after a little while
Really helpful thanks a bunch. GO RAIDERS! !!
Very good!
Fantastic, Thank you
Brilliant 🙏🏿
Genius! Thanks!
Thank you so much.❤
This is what i need!!
Please specify that the copper pipe should b 5/8" Inside diameter, not outside diameter!
It was a nice video until I saw the raiders sign. I'm just playing. Nice video Donald!
Thanks it worked
Thanks!
I have a couple of the umbrella repair parts. if interested email me at dp3102@sbcglobal.net and for $3.50 plus shipping and handling you too can repair your umbrella rib. When you retire your old umbrella take the repair kit off and save it for your next repair. Completely reusable.
Hi Donald, I am interested and emailed you at the address you provided but haven't heard back!
Hey hey! Sorry I did not get back y'all but been super busy at work. This little fun side of life does not float my boat but is fun! Hit me u at donalddperez@gmail.com and I will get back to you. Cheers
do you still have them thanks
thank you
Brilliant will try it ♥️🏴
Geniuses!