Is there a device I can use to dig the sand and secure firmilly an umbrella in the beach?

Question

I'm tired of the wind throwing it away all the time!!! Is there something like a manual drill for the sand?

Answer 1

I once had a product that was shaped sort of like a giant mushroom, made of tough plastic with a hole in the "stem" portion that was designed to place the umbrella pole. You carry it to the beach in the empty state and then fill it with sea water to weight it down, place it "upside down" in the sand and it works great. When you are ready to go, pour the water out and it is easily carried back to the car.

Answer 2

Try this....I know it sounds crazy but it should work great. Go to Home Depot or similar store. Buy a 5 gallon bucket. Get a piece of pipe slightly larger than your umbrella base. Cut the pipe so that it does not stick above the rim of the bucket. Pour concrete into bucket around the piece of pipe but DO NOT GET concrete IN THE PIPE! Once the concrete dries...take the bucket to the beach...stick the umbrella in and no worries from then on. Umbrella will stay put!

Answer 3

Yes there is. I'm not sure where you live, but you should be able to find one at a sporting goods store. Ice fishermen use them in the winter to drill holes in the ice. It is called an "ice auger" and looks like a big drill with a handle on one end. The manual ones aren't very expensive, and would work great for putting a hole in the sand for an umbrella.

Here's what it looks like:
http://www.mrfly.net/catalog/777-1.html

Answer 4

Actually, I have seen people use pvc pipes for those long fishing rods on the beach...

What they do, is they take a piece of 3 foot long pvc pipe and slice it diagonally, (or, grind it down to a diagonal tooth), then drive it into the ground.

Now, if you were to get a piece of pvc pipe, that is just a bit bigger than your umbrella pipe, and drive it into the ground, using a piece of wood, and a hammer or some heavy object, then you can stick the pipe of your umbrella down there and relax. Use a piece about 3.5 foot long, it should be enough.

Then, when your ready to leave, just grasp the pvc pipe and turn it, (you may need a large pair of channel locks, or pipe wrench if it doesnt want to turn), then when you get it to turn, just turn it "out" of the sand...

I wish you well..

Jesse

Answer 5

Just buy a 50 cent kid's sand shovel, dig your hole then fill in after you have the umbrella in position. Works for us.

Answer 6

How about a length of pvc pipe and use it to remove sand from a round hole of whatever depth you desire.

Answer 7

gardening section at a building supply will have Tulip bulb planting tools, or you might try a smallish scoop tool like they make for bird seed or animal feed at a farm supply store, garden supply stores are likely the best bet.