LL Bean. Cast iron, expensive, and will last a lifetime: https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/118708

That almost looks like a flattened Eiffel Tower, for some reason! It does look extra sturdy, although I was hoping to avoid those darn screws.

The self leveling kind.

Emerald Innovations XTS1 Swivel Straight Tree Stand For 12' Tree https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000HPZWH4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_abxdCb3V4VRTK

https://express.google.com/product/Krinner-Genie-Christmas-Tree-Stand-Green-Medium/0_13107210352215151251_0

We get a 6 foot tree and use a Cinco stand.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Cinco-Plastic-Express-Christmas-Tree-Stand-for-Trees-Up-to-8-ft-Tall-C-152E/204221840

Good suggestions Raven. I saw the second one on Amazon and it gets great reviews. Costs more on Amazon, but I get free shipping, so maybe that one.

We've used a Krinner Tree stand for 8 years and I think it's great. We've probably had 5 or 6 different ones in 40 years and this is our favorite. It comes in 6 sizes and they accommodate a wide range of tree diameters. You can get it at Amazon, ACE hardware, Orvis, Williams Sonoma and other places.

It is made in Germany and it is heavy, sturdy, very stable and holds a lot of water. You place the tree in the stand and then pump the foot pedal to tighten the claws around the trunk. Some models have a little bell that sounds when the trunk is secured by the claws. Then you slide a small bar on the foot lever and it locks it in place. Last year I managed to put a 7' tree in the stand by myself. To remove the tree you unlock the lever and then press the foot pedal to release the claws.

Their web site has a video showing how it operates.

https://www.krinner.us/

Sold! Ordering that one now. I hope Amazon can deliver quickly. Thanks!

Laughing the video. My son and I struggle with that stand with the bolts every year. Done with that.

dedtired - I can't tell you how many years we used that red one with the bolts - until the year it finally rusted through. I hope the Krinner works out for you. Since we'll be gone for part of the holiday I decided to decorate just the artificial tree this year so my son borrowed my Krinner "to try it out" - I may never see it again.

Self-leveling stand is the ONLY way to go! Yes, they're expensive - I think I paid $95 for mine at least 18 years ago. But it's worth every single penny. It's sturdy, tree cannot tip over, it can "straighten" a tree with a crooked trunk, and it's so easy to just put the small inner piece on and then insert it into the stand. Holds a lot of water, as well!

Thanks. Looking forward to getting mine. It's probably not a financially good decision for me since I keep threatening to get an artificial tree or stop putting one up altogether. Honestly, I am kind of over the whole Christmas thing although I enjoy the decorations. I can give it to my son when I decide to skip a tree. His SO loves to decorate and they have lots of Christmases ahead of them!

The Krinner is the very best. I have to put up a 6-7 foot tree on my own each year and I'm not longer a spring chicken! I had two of those swivel ones and when they work, it's great, but when they don't, it's awful. And I had to replace the first one because the foot pedal fell off and got lost, making it unusable. Then last year, I just couldn't get it to seat correctly, so I bought a Krinner (based on recommendations here). It was the easiest, sturdiest stand I've ever had. Water level indicator, too!

I also bought a $5 xmas tree funnel at Ace that makes watering a breeze. You install it hidden in the tree, with the end in the reservoir and then add water from the top (it's 3 or 4 ft long). you can remove it, but then have to be sure you get the end back into the reservoir, so it's easier to just tuck it in so it's hidden.

We have had our stand for at least 15 years. It is called the" Marriage Saver". You place the stand on the floor. There is a prong in the center. You bring your predrilled tree in and stand the hole on the prong. There is no adjusting at all. The weight of the tree plants it firmly on the stand. Our trees are usually about 10 feet tall. I could not find a picture of it other than a YouTube video.

Picked this one up today. Haven't had a real tree in forever so I didn't want to invest too much in case we don't continue with real trees down the road. Easy to use, so far so good. We literally just got it a couple hours ago.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Resin-Tree-Stand-for-Live-Trees-up-to-8-ft-Tall-289687/202524305

We used the Krinner tree genie deluxe for the first time yesterday and it worked beautifully. I really like the water indicator too.

When I did a search for tree stands a few weeks ago I noticed the reviews saying how there was no more fighting when putting up the tree. Never having a real tree but wanting to eliminate that visual of potential disaster I had without that stand we bought one. Did order from Amazon but cancelled when I realized the seller had many poor reviews. Bought from Williams Sonoma instead.

Oly- Oh a funnel!!! Rejoice! I shall purchase one of those.

Late last night, my son texted me that two of his real trees fell over while he was sound asleep on the sofa -- scared both him and the dog out of their minds, he said! He puts up a "grove" of Christmas trees, three large ones (10,9 and 8 ft) in their great room -- a tradition for the past 5 years.

So I told him about the Krinner stand mentioned above -- he is now all excited and thinks it will be "awesome" for next year, LOL.

My Krinner isn't supposed to arrive until 12/18, so my tree is going up late this year! I actually haven't bought a tree yet, but I better get cracking or I will end up with the Charlie Brown tree.

The Cinco we've had for the past 10 years works fine, but I think next year I'll splurge and try the Krinner. Definitely no need this year. The little tree we bought today should be easy to set up tomorrow. Selection at the nursery was sad. So many dried out trees. This little guy still seemed somewhat fresh. Won't need half of my ornaments. I'll just have to decide which make the cut.

I bought mine years ago at my local ACE hardware store and the price was actually a little cheaper than some of the online sites.

Checking the ACE web site they have several Krinner models on sale now - maybe your local ACE hardware store has one in stock.

Thanks, Marie-Cate for the Ace Hardware tip. Just checked my local Ace for the Krinner and they are on major sale this week. Heading over there this morning to get one of the stands.

Here is the Marriage Saver that I mentioned earlier. Our tree vendors all predrill the trunk. You then do NOTHING but stand the tree up. It has worked perfectly every time even with our huge trees.

I cut my own tree, so having a hole drilled was a problem for me, although I like the open water reservoir. But now with the Krinner and funnel, it’s a really easy set-up.

This is the one to have <https://www.acehardware.com/departments/home-and-decor/holiday/christmas-tree-stands/9186230>;

Mine is similar but better <https://www.hammacher.com/product/best-tree-stand?promo=search>; but they're sold out for the season.

Your tree truly cannot fall over using one of these stands. Even a huge dog would have trouble unbalancing one of these stands. For those with such, tie the tree up "just to be sure".

Forget all the others - they should be banned by law as they are enough to turn anyone into Scooge!

I got the Krinner Tree Genie today and set up our tree tonight - we love it. It was so easy. I got the one for a 7’ tree for about $62 plus tax on sale at Ace.

Waaah, I paid too much, but what the heck. It arrived today. Woo hoo. Now I have to buy a tree, I guess tomorrow.

So I went to the firehouse to buy my tree and they are completely sold out!! I never remember them selling out this soon. They often are still selling them on Christmas Eve.

I went to a tree lot not far away and got a nice tree there. I thought of Grapefruit because they have all the trees pre-drilled and that was how they displayed them, standing up with a post in the pre-drilled hole. I had never seen that here before. Every other place has them leaning and you have to hold them up to get an idea of their shape.

I have learned over the years that even the most homely, lopsided tree looks cute when it's decorated. Now to try out my new tree holder!

Ok the Krinner one is the greatest Christmas tree stand ever. Got mine today.

I can't believe I wrestled with that red and green one every year...turning the screws....getting water all over. Banging out the rust. Its gone. Into the recycling. Buh bye.

Thank heavens for the Germans. This and the retractable dog leash that never sticks and lasts longer than the dog.

Anyway, one hand and one foot. The tree is up.

Finally got the tree up today. The new Krinner has ruined one of our Christmas traditions, namely cursing and swearing at the tree stand. That thing is fantastic! We did have to cut the end of the stump so it is level, but after that, the tree went into the stand and I got the honors of stepping on the pedal to tighten it. Presto! The tree is up and steady as a rock. Thanks to all who recommended it!

It’s a great investment! I’ve had mine for at least 10 years if not more. For those of you with young children, I’ve always attached a padlock above the button that locks the lever to prevent any accidents. Some kids are curious.

Whoo - hoo! Good news, thanks for reporting back.

I've been checking this thread every day hoping to find out you liked it. After I posted my review I began to doubt myself - it is expensive and I was a little worried that it wouldn't work for you.

I mentioned up thread that this year I only put up our artificial tree because we'll be gone for several days over the holidays and I didn't want to bother with a live tree. My son asked if he could 'borrow' my Krinner to try out this year. Well he called yesterday and said he couldn't believe how easy it was, and he has a 10' tree. Then he asked if I'd like to just give it to him as part of his Christmas gifts this year. I had a feeling that would happen.

So now I'll check to find a good sale price.

Maire

Hope you find another one. I told my son this would probably be his and his SO’s in a few years since every year I swear is the last for a tree . Funny but the tree is still crooked! It’s quite straight front the front but tilts when you look from the side. Guess we were too excited about the new stand to notice!

FWIW, our tree was crooked at first in the Krinner. I had the trunk and he was adjusting the pedal. The tree is almost 8’ and was hard to tell if it was straight when doing it. We adjusted quite a few times after it was decorated and it worked very well.

It’s nice that the stand holds so much water. I will only have to stick my head under the tree every couple of days. The water indicator is a nice idea but it’s covered by the trees skirt.

I think the slight tilt to the tree makes it look kind of jaunty, so I am not touching it!

It just needs a beret for that true rakish appearance!

Side view

I looked at the box of my stand and it's a Dyno Swivel Straight stand, XTS1 Swivel Straight Plus Tree Stand. I decided to add a 2nd tree this year, and the local hardware store where DGS2 works had this one, which I bought. It's also a Dyno Swivel Straight stand, XTS3 Swivel Straight Tree Stand. My original one will take up to a 12 ft tree; the smaller one is for an 8-10 ft tree. I still prefer my original one.

Prices vary all over the place for these stands, so do a LOT of Googling to get the best price!

I've had two of the Dyno Swivel stands over the last 10-12 years and they seemed pretty good until the last one quit working correctly and was impossible to figure out solo. That's when I went looking for something better and the Krinner is truly a much better, easier to maneuver stand than the Dyno, especially for a solo person.

And made in Germany (Krinner) vs. Made in China (Dyno).