Step 2 cut approximately 1 2 inch off of the bottom of the christmas tree trunk with a saw immediately before you attempt to place it in the stand.
Christmas tree trunk too small for stand.
The exception is when the trunk is too narrow.
It is not a distraction.
Cut off the little l s at the end of the tree stand bolts with a hacksaw.
Most stands will specify that they are for trees up to a certain height with a maximum trunk diameter.
Try this our favorite christmas tree hint from our archives.
Typically you use a tree stand designed for a taller tree on a smaller one.
Use relatively thin wire.
Most people today opt for an artificial christmas tree due to the convenience offered to the user however it can never replace the crisp fragrance and the authentic setting obtained by installing a fresh christmas tree during christmas time.
Choose a tree stand that is large enough for your christmas tree.
The wire protects against any problem that could cause the tree to topple not just a loose tree.
Fresh christmas trees can be bought from malls or local stores though the best place to source them is the christmas tree farm.
Chuck the ends of the bolts into a variable speed drill and tighten them into the trunk.
For example a tree stand designed to take a 12 foot tree may only take a trunk that s down to three inches in diameter any smaller trees and you risk the it falling over.