Traffic light umbrella does not close

Alternatively, use a screw slightly! larger and screw it in (with gentle force). However, I fear that the screw material is steel, but the crank is probably made of aluminum in a softer (cheaper) alloy. This must be done very carefully so as not to "break" the part.

For such cases, we always have a collection of screws and other odds and ends in our community workshop. And if there is nothing there, in my own workshop or basement ... (I am a "collector & hunter," but not a hoarder ;))

Alternatively, take a screw slightly! larger and (with gentle force) screw it in. However, I fear the material of the screw is steel, but the crank is probably made of aluminum in a softer (cheaper) alloy. This must then be done very carefully so as not to "burst" the part.

For such cases, we always have a collection of screws and other stuff in our community workshop. And if there's nothing there, in my own workshop or basement ... (I'm a "collector & hunter," but not a hoarder ;))

Your application apparently has not arrived yet...... :eek:

I think I live too far away ... too bad. Otherwise, I really enjoy doing such things (the usual "payment" among acquaintances is a cup of stracciatella from the local ice cream dealer).

The size and quality of the Stracciatella cup could ease some kilometers of pain........let's wait and see

Aren't these traffic light umbrellas generally sensitive to wind and then sway a lot?

That is the principle of a sail surface. We placed a fairly new round 2.5m Knirps umbrella in the designated holes of a teak table. A sudden strong gust of wind (>80 km/h measured at the weather station) hit the umbrella so hard that the aluminum pole gave way and now has a dent. Apparently, the table did not want to tip over and was held by the bench. The umbrella is still in use and just no longer completely straight. The shade has not gotten worse. However you do it, something can always happen.

I think I live too far away ... too bad. Otherwise, I really like doing such things (the usual "payment" among acquaintances is a cup of stracciatella from the local ice cream dealer).

Lower Saxony, near Oldenburg. In addition to the stracciatella cup, we would also offer homemade banana bread in exchange for a functioning umbrella crank. :D
Practical: The ice cream could then be enjoyed under a great parasol, with a view of a 35m embankment with black foil. :cool: