Garbuildman Pole Stabilizer Stand Base with 4 Prongs for Outdoor Bird Feeder Pole, In-Ground Support Applies to 0.74” to 1.1” Shepherds Hook, Black, 1 Pack, Measure Before Purchase

Better than expected.
After working for a few years at Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU) some years ago, I got spoiled. Their feeder poles and accessories are the very best, hands down. Worth every penny. I’ve had two sets of them, one for years in the Midwest, another here for some years in FL. Last a very long time, even here where only the strong (outdoor products…and living creatures) survive. Alas, we have very few WBU stores here in the state, and none in SE FL.I have always used WBU stabilizers. They are larger in overall diameter (i.e., legs are wider) than any sold here on Amazon. It’s very important to have a stabilizer for a feeder pole with various feeders on it. Here in FL especially, we have sandy soil and tree roots close to the surface to deal with. This all provides quite the challenge when securing any kind of pole. With high wind gusts at times, feeders swing quite a bit in the wind, putting stress on the pole. A stabilizer assures it stays put.Though this stabilizer is smaller in its overall diameter (as all of them are sold here), it appears to be almost as well made as the WBU version. As I was only using this one for a single platform feeder and raccoon baffle on a pole, it worked out well. I like that is has thumbscrews (similar to the WBU version) to secure the pole, rather than the wing nuts that some other brands have. Though everything will rust eventually, wing nuts can have a tendency to break off easier or get lost than a thumbscrew that just screws right into the stabilizer. This one was a few dollars less than a WBU one.The only thing I didn’t like is this stabilizer comes in two pieces. I assume that’s because its easier to ship in a flat box. I was a bit concerned as to how it might actually effectively hold the pole securely.There are *NO* instructions…so you have to rely on common sense. I first put the pole through both stabilizer pieces, making sure it fit properly (a 3/4” pole). Then I carefully hammered the pole piece into the ground with a mallet. I slid each stabilizer piece onto the pole, secured the pole with the thumbscrews, and hammered each leg with a mallet (alternating between each…like when loosening/securing the lugs on a tire when you change it). I would not suggest using anything other than a mallet, and doing it carefully, as it could possibly cause the legs to break off of the piece that holds the pole. Thought it appears fairly solid in design, I personally wouldn’t take the risk. Did the trick for this purpose.So there you have it!

Nice support
Steady. Easy to install. Durable.

Sizes are off but a great company
I needed 2 different sizes for wind spinners I’d bought w/ cheap spikes that quickly broke off their poles. For the thinner pole, the small was too small & the medium too big; for the fatter, the medium was too small & the large too big. Used the tighteners to adjust the width on both; they hold in the ground but the poles spin w/ the wind; at least they’re upright.Update: they refunded my purchase after seeing my review! Marvelous to find a company that stands behind its products & puts customer service first! Would buy from them again!

Very Nice
These are made very heavy, much stronger than the ones which came with my Shepards Poles. No worry about hammering them at all with a rubber malate, they go right straight in the ground. Fast shipping and packaged nicely. They definitely stabilize your pole

Not like the flimsy ones you typically find in garden shops.