Why don't I need to drill a hole in the bottom of the trunk? The spike forms a stable triangle with the claws to hold the tree upright. Soft wood needs direct contact with the spike for stability. Drilling a hole in the trunk before setup can weaken this connection, risking tree instability in the stand. What is the smallest diameter Krinner tree stands can hold? The claws need to be able to make secure contact around the trunk. You should not go smaller than a 3" minimum diameter. I've drained my tree stand but there still seems to be water caught in the unit. What should I do? It may take up to a week or two for complete drying. It can help to turn the stand over a towel or utility sink. Allow the stand to air dry completely before storage. Krinner Tree Stand Comparison Chart X-6 Add to Cart X-7 Deluxe Add to Cart X-12 Deluxe Add to Cart Kopenhagen Add to Cart Vario Indoor & Outdoor Add to Cart Tree Genie Steel Add to Cart Customer Reviews 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 4.7 out of 5 stars 22 3.8 out of 5 stars 51 4.2 out of 5 stars 214 3.8 out of 5 stars 51 Price $79.99$79.99 $99.99$99.99 $139.99$139.99 $173.30$173.30 $115.99$115.99 $299.99$299.99 Tree height 6 feet 7 feet 12 feet 8 feet 8 feet 15 feet Max. trunk diameter 4.5" 4.5" 7" 4.7" 4.7" 8" Water tank 0.9 gal 1.2 gal 2.5 gal Until full Until full 0.5 gal Water level indicator ✔ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ Ding technology ✘ ✔ ✔ ✘ ✘ ✘ Base diameter 14.25" 15.5" 20" 19.7" 15" 30"