You made it look easy. I have 3 stumps about the same size and trying to decide on a method like you've done or rent a stump grinder. I have a small Stihl saw, but concerned about the dirt dulling up the chain and not cutting well like yours did.
That's a tough call with 3 stumps. I might be tempted to rent a stump grinder in that instance, especially at my age (65). If you did try to tackle them without a grinder, hopefully you'd have cool weather, making it easier to work in.
I had an overgrown shrub that I cut down. I did the same as you did by shoveling around the roots. Then I went to work with the chainsaw, and it was hard and difficult to cut. Eventually, I ruined the blade because I got into the dirt a couple of times. My brother in law said I should've drilled a bunch of holes in the stump and filled them with diesel fuel to saturate the stump, and then lite if on fire and burn it out. He said that's how a lot of people do it in Florida.
yikes... maybe that can work in soil with zero rocks, but here in New England, stumps ALL have rocks embedded at, below, and slightly above the soil line
Yeah, rocks could be problematic depending on how big they are. I've done some work at a different property where bedrock can be only 6" below the surface in one area and 10 feet away, you can dig down 2 feet. I guess you never know till you put a shovel in the ground. Thanks for the comment.
If I had a stump that was say 24" in diameter, I'd probably go with a stump grinder. Otherwise, if I can dig without much obstruction, I don't mind playing in the dirt. Thanks for watching.
Use a sawzall with pruning blade to cut roots. Blade will not dull in the dirt.
Okay. Sounds good. I'll definitely do that. Thanks for the suggestion.
Very good
Nice job!!! 👍
Much appreciated. Thanks!
You made it look easy. I have 3 stumps about the same size and trying to decide on a method like you've done or rent a stump grinder. I have a small Stihl saw, but concerned about the dirt dulling up the chain and not cutting well like yours did.
That's a tough call with 3 stumps. I might be tempted to rent a stump grinder in that instance, especially at my age (65). If you did try to tackle them without a grinder, hopefully you'd have cool weather, making it easier to work in.
I had an overgrown shrub that I cut down. I did the same as you did by shoveling around the roots. Then I went to work with the chainsaw, and it was hard and difficult to cut. Eventually, I ruined the blade because I got into the dirt a couple of times. My brother in law said I should've drilled a bunch of holes in the stump and filled them with diesel fuel to saturate the stump, and then lite if on fire and burn it out. He said that's how a lot of people do it in Florida.
I had a neighbor tell me do the hole drilling and diesel fuel thing as well. I think I'll try it on another stump and see how it works.
yikes... maybe that can work in soil with zero rocks, but here in New England, stumps ALL have rocks embedded at, below, and slightly above the soil line
Yeah, rocks could be problematic depending on how big they are. I've done some work at a different property where bedrock can be only 6" below the surface in one area and 10 feet away, you can dig down 2 feet. I guess you never know till you put a shovel in the ground. Thanks for the comment.
This is a video for people who want to play in the dirt. Chainsaws in the dirt? Just rent a stump grinder.
If I had a stump that was say 24" in diameter, I'd probably go with a stump grinder. Otherwise, if I can dig without much obstruction, I don't mind playing in the dirt. Thanks for watching.