what is the base, metal, plastic?
758367
all plastic/ but strong enough and looks good.has a bulb inside could be used for nightlite. good luck/your search
1035736
Metal, very sturdy. Not sure if it is steel or aluminum. No issues with it.
151570
Everything appears to be metal. I was cautious about plastic units breaking, which is why I went with this one. So far, it has held up really well, and is very sturdy (and heavy). I could probably use it as a weapon in a pinch. :)
1145618
Plastic with metal wire core. Worked perfectly for my application at my office!
61188
The base, pole and arms are all metal. The slide mechanism to raise and lower the umbrella is a hard plastic resin. The handle to raise and lower the umbrella appears to be metal, but I'm not 100% sure of its' construction.
2194327
It's metal. This thing is pretty sturdy. been using it non stop for a few weeks and i have yet to have issues with it.
1112692
Mine is chrome plated metal. I am not sure what the base metal is, but the plating solves and reactivity issue.
1012374
It is metal but not sure what, probably a heavy aluminum. It works wonderfully, I just bought a second one for my sister.
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.
1531201
One has metal base plate the other is plastic, not sure which is which. The more expensive one has the metal.
1064154
It has a metal base with a clear plastic/glass top and buttons in some kind of rubber like substance. The buttons wear out fairly soon.
1358190
Heavy plastic. It is very sturdy. I doubt you will find a metal mixer under $300-$400.
2047220
The base solid metal. The chair is quite sturdy - it is a very good value for the price.
1366631
Metal. The only plastic is the lid. So far very durable. I use it everyday.
492932
Its plastic not metal. Not very well made as they say. I should have read all the answers.
1853611
Glass but there are plastic components (the inside of the base and the moving parts).
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.