I saw your post a while back, and it inspired me to create one very similar.
I love the quiet chains, and I also think it looks cool. I used some orange garden hose with a clear coat for my links that looks pretty slick with the black and white frame.
My base isn't very solid though. I found an umbrella stand at wal-mart made of plastic, but even with sand in it, it's too flimsy. Also, I find that the where the poles meet the basket and the deflector support aren't very solid. I've been tempted a few times to just put some PVC glue on them... but that ruins the portability.
I'm thinking of perhaps digging a hole and putting a PVC receiver in the ground, to give it some stability in my back yard.
Also, as a side note -- I originally mounted the 'chains' to the deflector support with wire-ties. This is not sturdy enough -- I had to replace wire-ties at least once per putting session.
I might have to post some pictures of my own after I get mine fixed up a little better.