Tree Stump Removal: Removing the stump from my 48 foot spruce tree with a vacuum

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  • Опубликовано: 10 июн 2024
  • Removing a stump by hand is a big task but it does a very clean job and it is not going to cost you anything. I just used a couple of tools and my vacuum to remove the stump.
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Комментарии • 566

  • @billparrish4385
    @billparrish4385 3 месяца назад +16

    In an age of instant gratification, it's important to appreciate slow, methodical, patient work like this. It's not always about doing something in a rush, as fast as possible, at any cost. Sometimes it's about one guy and some simple hand tools, experiencing a sense of accomplishment from chipping away at something, bit by bit, at last earning a long-awaited victory. Some life lessons in there....

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  3 месяца назад +3

      This stump was definitely a test of patience. Most think I am crazy to do it this way but I find it quite satisfying. A typical root only takes about 3 hours to do and then it is gone forever. This one is now buried upside down at a buddies acreage. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

    • @grantbarnett8113
      @grantbarnett8113 7 дней назад

      @@stevoj8959maybe a drill with a brush and vacuum being used with the other hand. I would have kept that stump and dried it out to sell. Would make a beautiful table

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  6 дней назад

      @@grantbarnett8113 The stump is an art piece buried upside down at a friends acreage. It was too cool just to burn it. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

    • @grantbarnett8113
      @grantbarnett8113 6 дней назад

      @@stevoj8959 wow what a great way to treat a tree. Even in death it still resembles growing out of the earth.

  • @williammcgrew3691
    @williammcgrew3691 4 месяца назад +9

    I'm inspired. I have many small trees to pry up with a mattock but you handled this huge one like an archeologist.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  4 месяца назад

      I have used this method on a few root now and won't do it any other way. I typical root usually takes just a few hours to remove and it is gone forever. Thanks. Stevo

  • @rosemarshall1219
    @rosemarshall1219 Год назад +14

    The tree stump is a real piece of art❤

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +3

      It is a piece of art. A friend buried it upside down on his acreage. Thanks. Stevo

    • @TheGrimReaper1
      @TheGrimReaper1 3 месяца назад

      I did a job like this in the garden with two sixty foot pine trees. The roots were nowhere near as big as those. I bought a little one handed pick axe to hack away the soil and stones, best thing i ever bought, nearly. All the best with your endeavours from England .

  • @patriciamay638
    @patriciamay638 7 месяцев назад +7

    The artist in me would love that stump but, as a homeowner, this makes me glad I rented a stumpgrinder

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  7 месяцев назад +2

      I find the stump grinder always leaves some behind and since I was building a driveway, it had to go. It's kind of fun. Thanks. Stevo

    • @retro8696
      @retro8696 29 дней назад +1

      To me removing the root system is the best.

  • @topcat5777
    @topcat5777 Год назад +9

    Tenacity, determination, and perseverance! Most excellent in example to others, thank-you for this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      It is one of those jobs I just don't mind doing though I am glad I am not doing it all the time. Thanks. stevo

    • @JohnJones-wo1bc
      @JohnJones-wo1bc Месяц назад

      I could not say it better. Indeed, my comment above proves that!

  • @pcbuilderlover4271
    @pcbuilderlover4271 11 месяцев назад +7

    Awesome video! Thank you. The vacuum is an amazing idea. I am in the process of removing a stump myself and was finding it a pain to get the dirt out of the hole. Can't wait to put my shopvac to work. So happy you shared this video!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  11 месяцев назад

      So glad you are giving it a try. Most think I am crazy but it works great. I have done a few now. Have fun. Stevo

    • @gm7304
      @gm7304 11 месяцев назад +2

      Yippers that shop vac does wonders for digging out post holes too. "Let Her Rip"

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  10 месяцев назад

      @@gm7304 A few have mention that and one day I will give that a try. Thanks. Stevo

    • @raz3032
      @raz3032 7 дней назад

      So you take off the vac filter?

  • @stevetremblay961
    @stevetremblay961 Год назад +12

    I am just getting to the end of a project like this and wish i had been recording bits from when the tree was taken down forward to now.
    I dug deeper (easier in Florida) and used a pointed pvc pipe attached to the hose to clear under roots and find all of the creepers.
    12" reciprocating saw blades worked wonders even on some larger roots and a farm jack helped to break out the remaining ones.
    My neighbors think i'm crazy but i have located the final root. By the end of the week this monster will be out of the ground. It's only taken since October :D
    I applaud your efforts, sir!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +9

      I am impress that you are still with it. Sure one can pay to get a big excavator but when you cut that final root the feeling is awesome. It is a big job but the root is gone when you are done and you have accomplished something most will never, and it's a great story. Awesome. Thanks. Stevo

  • @jimrowland4092
    @jimrowland4092 2 года назад +3

    As my dear old mom used to say, "You have the patience of Job!" I love all of your videos, but this was very educational, seeing the root structure of that mature tree magically rise up from the ground!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 года назад +3

      I never expected it to look the way it did. Nature has a grand design. Took a bit to get er out but I got it done. As I was working on it, I said I would never do this again, but I would. Thanks. Stevo

    • @jimrowland4092
      @jimrowland4092 2 года назад +1

      @@stevoj8959 I appreciate all of your efforts Stevo, and I learn tons from your content. I especially enjoyed this one....this may go viral! Or maybe edit it down to a shorter video to help it go viral.....

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 года назад +1

      @@jimrowland4092 One can only hope. I had fun doing this video. Stevo

  • @dustmaker1000
    @dustmaker1000 9 месяцев назад +4

    This whole thing is hilarious. Great video, thanks for the chuckles

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  9 месяцев назад

      I felt like I was digging up a Dinosaur. This root took longer because we buried it upside down at a buddies acreage. Looks great. Thanks. Stevo

  • @descj001
    @descj001 Год назад +2

    This is seriously one of the coolest and most impressive things Ive seen in a while!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Many thought I was crazy but it was a fun job to do. The root is completely good and I saved myself $300. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. Stevo

  • @pancaked7777777
    @pancaked7777777 Месяц назад +3

    Bro ate the edibles and got started and had to see it through

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  27 дней назад

      They may have helped. It is really a great method when you need to save some money. Kind of fun as well. Thanks. Stevo

    • @pancaked7777777
      @pancaked7777777 27 дней назад +1

      @@stevoj8959 no sweat man I've also enjoyed lol. I agree and have also used shop vac and or air compressor or pressure washer to excavate more surgically. Great method! 🍻

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  21 день назад

      @@pancaked7777777 Someday I will give the pressure washer a try but it does create a lot of mud but that might be fun. Thanks. Stevo

  • @dave_in_florida
    @dave_in_florida Год назад +2

    Congrats on your project!
    Very unique
    Never seen that and probably never will again! Like archeology!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      I have done it a couple of times now and quite enjoy doing it, not to this extent though. What I like, once you get to the bottom, it is gone for good. If you grind it, part of the stump will always be there. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @ScreamingReel500
    @ScreamingReel500 10 месяцев назад +2

    You are the man! This is the most awesome stump removal video I've ever seen. It looks like an octopus.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  10 месяцев назад

      A lot think I am crazy but it works. When I am done, the root is gone. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @JohnJones-wo1bc
    @JohnJones-wo1bc Месяц назад

    Sir, that is a triumph of hard work and determination. Brilliant!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Месяц назад

      This root was a bigger job but a typical root usually takes about 3-4 hours. No root left and no money spent, and it's fun. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo.

  • @mikedunn7795
    @mikedunn7795 15 дней назад +1

    I removed a much smaller tree,and used my pressure washer to expose and clean the roots so I could use my sawzall.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  6 дней назад

      I will try a pressure washer one day but it does make a lot of mud. Would be fun though. Thanks. Stevo

  • @not2fast4u2c
    @not2fast4u2c 2 года назад +1

    Man that is some big tree roots You did a good safe job removing it and not trying to pull it out and wreck a sidewalk or foundation

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 года назад

      Those roots went on forever. That tree was never going to fall over. I definitely questioned myself as I was doing the work, but I would do it again. Thanks. Stevo

  • @jeffclark5024
    @jeffclark5024 Год назад +2

    That stump flipped over would make a super cool platform for a raised platform of some kind.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      That is exactly what happened to that root. I do have a link to that video in this video. Definitely cool. Thanks. Stevo

  • @apatterson8128
    @apatterson8128 2 года назад

    Impressive Stevo. I actually watched the whole video. Mesmerizing. By the way, your delivery is great. The brain cell comment had me cracking up.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 года назад

      It took me some time to get the job done but I succeeded. I was really stressed about loading it but it worked out great. Would do it again. Thanks. Stevo

  • @lgmnowkondo938
    @lgmnowkondo938 Год назад

    Bro...VERY impressive work!

  • @inertiaspinner555
    @inertiaspinner555 8 месяцев назад +2

    “Looking forward to it, it’s gonna be a lot of fun”
    That’s when I knew I was gonna be here for the next 23 minutes and 27 seconds

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  8 месяцев назад

      I really enjoy the process. An average root only takes me 2-3 hours. A lot longer on this one because we buried it upside down at a buddies acreage. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @veela420
    @veela420 Год назад +11

    Nice idea. I have a different setup and used a pressure washer to get rid of the dirt😊

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +2

      A pressure washer works great as well and maybe a bit quicker. I just did not want to deal with the mud. Thanks. Stevo

    • @BramBiesiekierski
      @BramBiesiekierski Год назад +1

      I've removed a few stumps now. Can't say I ever thought about using a vacuum.
      Worst one was about 2 or 3 times that diameter. An old jacaranda that had been cut down a number of times over the years, but never killed off or removed. So it kept just growing new trunks and getting a bigger root ball. The soil was easy digging sand for the first 600mm, then rock hard clay below. It was easy enough to use a small sharp hatchet to cut through the roots as I dug down. Bigger ones got thoroughly hosed off, then chainsawed.
      Problem with using the water, was because of the hard pack clay below, the water would take days to soak away.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      @@BramBiesiekierski I can't imagine removing a root bigger than this one. It takes patience but it will finally come out. I agree with the water, it may speed things up but it makes a mess. Must of taken you a few good hours to remove that root. Thanks. Stevo

  • @wimchen
    @wimchen Год назад +1

    this is absolutely out of box thinking to remove a tree stump. brilliant.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      I have done four now and it works every time. Thanks. Stevo

  • @terrydowning6365
    @terrydowning6365 4 месяца назад

    I seen many a man who planted a tree but I have never seen a tree being unplanted. Thanks for sharing. 😀✌❤

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  4 месяца назад

      It had to come out one way or another. This was a big job but a regular sized root usually only takes about 3 hours to do. I had to remove it because I built a driveway. The root is now buried upside down at a friends acreage. Thanks. Stevo

  • @camilocamilo5304
    @camilocamilo5304 Год назад +2

    I would give you 1k likes for your perseverance and determination!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Thanks muchly for the comment. I have done three roots now and this one was the toughest for sure. It was fun doing it and met some new curious neighbors as well. Thanks. Stevo

  • @sshaw4429
    @sshaw4429 Год назад +4

    I’m just not sure, WHY you would do it this way???

  • @mabarig
    @mabarig Год назад

    I have removed about a dozen tree stumps from my property and after trying several different methods, this is the way I did the last 6 successfully. In the last one there were 3 trees within a foot from eachother (2 stumps and one tree), so after digging around them, I left the biggest tree to cut afterward. The next day I was surprised to see the large tree had already fallen down overnight and all I had to do is brake it all down. In the future I will cut the tree before digging aroud it even if there is nothing around that can be damaged (too risky). Good video Stevo J.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      I am glad to see someone gave this method a try. Most think you're crazy but it works pretty good. Nice thing is, the root is gone when you are done. Thanks. Stevo

  • @livingon80
    @livingon80 Год назад +1

    Reminding me of an archeology dig! Nice work

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      I felt like that was what I was doing at times. Like digging up a dinosaur. Thanks. Stevo

  • @patriciabockenstette6550
    @patriciabockenstette6550 Год назад +6

    Absolutely amazing! I never dreamt that there were so many tentacle type roots under ground. It would be understandable though to hold the weight that is above ground. What did you do with the massive hunk of wood? Thanks for sharing the massive event that just kept on going and going.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      The root is now buried upside down at a friends acreage. ruclips.net/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/видео.html Thanks Stevo

  • @sergeinikolaevich3611
    @sergeinikolaevich3611 Месяц назад +1

    выкорчевывать пеньки с помощью эвакуатора! такого я еще не встречал

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Месяц назад

      Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @lowridingtrucks88
    @lowridingtrucks88 Год назад +1

    Nice work, some would say crazy, but ingenuity at its best. 🍺👍

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      I have done 4 stumps now and it works great. Not going into business but don't mind doing the odd one. Thanks. Stevo

  • @EveryDayGuyStuff
    @EveryDayGuyStuff 3 месяца назад +1

    Awesome work, very thorough!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  3 месяца назад +1

      This one was a big job because all of the roots had to go since I was building a driveway. A typical root usually takes about 3 hours and it is kind of fun. This root is now buried upside down at a friends acreage . Thanks. Stevo

  • @wouterke9871
    @wouterke9871 Год назад +1

    Interesting approach, impressive roots system!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      I was truly amazed at the structure. Nature does some amazing things. Thanks. Stevo

  • @jamescorbin5638
    @jamescorbin5638 Год назад +1

    You went downright archeological on that tree.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      It did feel at times like I was digging up a dinosaur. I enjoyed it. Thanks. Stevo

  • @mattfisher401
    @mattfisher401 Год назад +1

    Neighbors hate this guy's one simple trick.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      This job brought out the neighbors for sure. They wanted to know what the crazy one was doing. Thanks. Stevo

  • @migreezybosphotoboy9468
    @migreezybosphotoboy9468 Год назад +1

    Love to see it. Great work!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Thanks for the comment. It was a lot of work but I enjoyed it. Thanks. Stevo

  • @avflyguy
    @avflyguy Год назад +1

    I'll give you kudos for the determination to DIY this thing. My fingers would be dialing a phone number to get it done. Interesting project though. Anytime I see using a shop vac for dirt, I know this is well beyond my pay grade.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      I have done four stumps now with this system and I don't mind doing it. This one was extra huge but what a great feeling when it was done. It kept the neighbors amused as well. Thanks. Stevo

  • @richardsmith2721
    @richardsmith2721 Год назад +76

    Are you insane? Why didn't you cut the roots off with a chainsaw before loading it?

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +24

      Cutting the roots would be the smart thing to do but a buddy of mine buried it upside down in his yard. It does look cool there. Thanks. Stevo

    • @richardsmith2721
      @richardsmith2721 Год назад +8

      @@stevoj8959 I was thinking it was an art piece by the way you were exhuming it like a dinosaur fossil. Why didn't you mention what the plans were in the video? It would've been cool to see it buried as well.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +9

      @@richardsmith2721 I do have another video called :What happened to my 48 ft Spruce Tree" that shows it buried upside down. If you find time, give it a watch. Thanks. Stevo

    • @jamesa.rodriguez8598
      @jamesa.rodriguez8598 Год назад +5

      My guess is it's going to become a sculpted piece of art. I see an octopus

    • @jamesa.rodriguez8598
      @jamesa.rodriguez8598 Год назад

      @@Hussain- interesting. thank you

  • @BrucesShop
    @BrucesShop 10 месяцев назад

    This came up again. Too cool.

  • @raymondhill3
    @raymondhill3 Год назад +2

    A wonderful video showing how to enjoy life and achievement!!!!!!!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      It looked like a lot of work by I quite enjoyed it. Was amazed at the root structure. Thanks. Stevo

  • @aat3tville181
    @aat3tville181 Год назад +1

    that was a impressive job!!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      I had to remove the whole root because I was building a driveway. It worked out well. Thanks. Stevo

  • @donvoll2580
    @donvoll2580 Год назад +1

    Good day Wow U done alot of work Good job.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      It was a lot of work but work that I enjoyed. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @GK-tu7xt
    @GK-tu7xt 2 месяца назад +1

    I always wanted to do that. Interesting 😊 Thanks

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 месяца назад

      I find it quite satisfying. A typical root does not take as long as this one. Thanks. Stevo

  • @ceretomer5987
    @ceretomer5987 Год назад +1

    Looks like an octopus when it's on the trailer bed.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      If I ever do another root like this, I may rind a carver to do just that. Thanks. Stevo

  • @Terminal-Thought-Experiment
    @Terminal-Thought-Experiment Год назад +10

    Pure comedy!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      You should have been there. Thanks. Stevo

  • @chris4321das
    @chris4321das Месяц назад

    Yup, used my Shopvac to do this as well - EFFECTIVE! Though I slice and dice the stump with a chainsaw 👍

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  27 дней назад

      Glad to hear someone else give it a try cause it does work. The only thing with a chain saw is that the dirt does dull it quick. Got a couple more to do this season as well. Thanks. Stevo

  • @Jimbo_McBacon
    @Jimbo_McBacon Год назад +3

    That does look like fun. I'm surprised none of the neighbors volunteered to pitch-in.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      They sure did stop by to watch though. Thanks. Stevo

    • @shawbros
      @shawbros Год назад +1

      There have been times where someone offered to help me, and I ended up regretting accepting that persons help. (They may end up doing things that you do not agree with)
      Sometimes, it's better to do the work yourself.

  • @CristianMittasch-ri9sg
    @CristianMittasch-ri9sg 11 месяцев назад +1

    You are a creazy guy,in a positive way 🤪🔝

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  11 месяцев назад

      That seem to be the consensus. I have done a few roots like that now it I find it works great. Thanks. Stevo

  • @josejusino6171
    @josejusino6171 19 дней назад +1

    Nice Job dude

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  16 дней назад

      It is actually a fun job to do. Every year I look for a couple to pull out. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @GrampiesWorkshop
    @GrampiesWorkshop 2 года назад +1

    How's she goin'? Wow Stevo, that was a job and a half eh!!! It looked like a big monster from the black lagoon or something. A big, big job, but it did pull out pretty clean. Thanks for sharing and take care!!!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 года назад +1

      Definitely alien looking. To keep my mind off the major task ahead, I pretended I was digging up a dinosaur. This was a big job but I would do it again. Have a friend that wants two smaller roots removed. Will do those when I need beer. Thanks, Stevo

  • @mikeking7470
    @mikeking7470 Год назад +6

    Why wouldn't you chainsaw it into smaller bits after all that?

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      So I kept the root complete because I took it out to a buddies acreage and he buried it upside down. It does look cool. Thanks. Stevo

    • @trkonkal
      @trkonkal Год назад

      You should have made a video of that!

  • @gm7304
    @gm7304 11 месяцев назад

    Thank You what a cool video. Thank You.

  • @jwojo5111
    @jwojo5111 3 месяца назад +1

    I’m so glad I saw this video I was about to drop 45 grand on a stump grinder for a business start up but really need is a shop vac from harbor freight and a sawzall with a couple batteries and about a week or two

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  3 месяца назад

      This root was a big job but a typical root only takes me about 3 hour or so to remove it. Nice thing about this method is, the root is gone forever. I have ground a few stumps and I prefer this. I know it looks crazy. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @dustinriordan7051
    @dustinriordan7051 Год назад +19

    Curious how that shop vac is holding up

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +7

      That vacuum has been with me for over 30 years and is still going strong. It is a Craftsman, bought another one and I like it as well. With the stump, one is only dealing with dry material so it did not complain at all. Thanks. Stevo

    • @Ithzzz
      @Ithzzz Год назад

      @@stevoj8959 Dont the filtre clog with smaller dirt particles ?

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +3

      @@Ithzzz I did not have a problem with that. If the dirt was powdery you may have to tap the filter clean when you dump. I have done 4 roots with this vac now and no problems. Thanks. Stevo

    • @trkonkal
      @trkonkal Год назад

      Still sucks

  • @mountdoom3169
    @mountdoom3169 Год назад +3

    I removed a large stump with some roots bigger than trunk. It took my 6 months using simple tools. I know how he feels.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      That is awesome to meet someone with determination. I was most surprised with natures design and how the roots actually grew. It sure feels good when you finally get the job done. Thanks. Stevo

  • @franciscoaguilar6683
    @franciscoaguilar6683 9 дней назад

    I did the same thing slowly and not worried about sinking spots after years 👍🏾 ( I used a chain saw and cut the roots 🙂‍↔️)

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  6 дней назад

      The chainsaw is quicker but it sure does dull the blade if you hit some dirt. When I removed the root, I built a driveway and it is still looking good. Thanks. Stevo

  • @emmockladdie
    @emmockladdie 11 месяцев назад +2

    You could have another life as an archaeologist! I use similar method with stumps round my place - tractor tyre crowbar, an ice axe, spade, regular axe, small chainsaw and wheelbarrow are my tools. It's actually quite good fun and very rewarding once you get the ground levelled and seeded and you see the grass growing ... then you think "tree ... what tree,? did we have a tree there?" Best regards from Scotland.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  11 месяцев назад

      Some think you are wasting your time digging them out but when you are done, they are gone for good. I also think it is fun to do. Thanks. Stevo

    • @emmockladdie
      @emmockladdie 11 месяцев назад +1

      Another thing that's important Stevo is that if you bring heavy vehicles in near other trees (to dig up or drag out the stump) then the ground gets compressed and their roots cannot breathe. Your gentle method keeps nearby trees safer.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  11 месяцев назад +1

      @@emmockladdie Never thought of that but you would be right about the damage. Something to keep in mind. Thanks. Stevo

  • @TomBritton-sv5ou
    @TomBritton-sv5ou 2 месяца назад +1

    Power washer and chain saw work really well.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 месяца назад

      Someday I will try the pressure washer but it does create mud. Chainsaws do not like dirt so I do prefer the reciprocating saw. Thanks. Stevo

  • @adamsons2890
    @adamsons2890 Год назад +4

    I have a blue spruce stump to remove also, about the same size as yours. What you did is nothing short of amazing. I’m going to dig around mine and then cut it up with a chainsaw. Hats off to you sir!You should have a few million views for this video.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +2

      It was a big job but I enjoyed it, mind you I did not do it in one day. The reciprocating saw worked very well cause you can dull a chainsaw quick if you hit any dirt. I hope you have success getting yours out. Thanks. Stevo

    • @adamsons2890
      @adamsons2890 Год назад +1

      @@stevoj8959 I’m not looking forward to it Stevo, lots of chores in the fall as you know. I’m in Ontario, so winter is just around the corner.

    • @adamsons2890
      @adamsons2890 Год назад

      Thanks for the reciprocating saw tip. I have one.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      @@adamsons2890 Once you get going, it goes faster than you think. I get the time thing, I have a couple more stumps to get rid of. Stevo

    • @_1ben
      @_1ben Год назад

      Sawzall will be your friend

  • @nemohoes561
    @nemohoes561 6 месяцев назад +1

    awesome job guys

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  6 месяцев назад

      This stump was a big job but I had fun. What I like, it is gone. Thanks. Stevo

  • @thepaperboy9009
    @thepaperboy9009 24 дня назад +1

    I salute you for your determination. Was there any reason why it had to be kept intact to haul away as opposed to chopped up in more manageable pieces?

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  21 день назад +1

      Normally I would chop it up but I took it out to a friends acreage and buried it upside down. If you are interested, there is a link in the description. Thanks. Stevo

  • @wackyweyland8857
    @wackyweyland8857 3 месяца назад +1

    Just removed most of the dead stumps in my yard with a reciprocating saw and a shovel. I'm definitely going to try the augar bit and cordless drill next time. 👍

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  3 месяца назад

      Most think I am crazy but the method works great. An average stump takes about three hours and it is gone forever. This one was pretty big. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @HarderNotSmarter1
    @HarderNotSmarter1 Год назад +1

    I have so many questions but great example of the most difficult possible way to remove a stump

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      Way easier to hire a big piece of equipment to have it removed but that is costly. I was building a driveway so the whole root had to go. Stump grinders don't go deep enough. Thanks. Stevo

    • @NIMPO55
      @NIMPO55 Год назад +1

      Pourquoi ne pas l'avoir tronçonné à la fin ? Du bois de chauffage gratuit , je pense, même les racines sont bonnes à brûler pour se chauffer ...

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      @@NIMPO55 Thanks😀. Stevo

  • @DennisRichardH
    @DennisRichardH 2 месяца назад

    Compressed air can blow the dirt out and reveal roots, but eye protection and a good mask are needed for sure, and I also recommend a long sleeve shirt.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 месяца назад

      I have seen some videos on that and it would work as well but a little messier. Thanks. Stevo

  • @TronVila
    @TronVila Год назад +3

    This is amazing!! And isn’t it incredible what you can accomplish with a damn sawzall and pruning blades haha. It’s comical how much Iv cut up with only a handful of 12” Diablo pruning blades

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      On a typical root, it only takes me one of those blades. I can't believe how they stay sharp going through all of that dirt. Thanks. Stevo

  • @gotany1
    @gotany1 Год назад

    It is so nice to take time enjoy your own company.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Can't lie, it was a fun day. Thanks. Stevo

  • @whilomforge3402
    @whilomforge3402 Год назад +2

    I’ve had dozens of stumps ground on my property. $50/stump is what every one of the various companies charged me. Even for $100, is this task really worth doing for that price?

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      The reason I like to remove them, the stump grinder does not go deep enough and I built a driveway where this stump was so I wanted it completely gone. Stump removal starts at $250 where I am from. Thanks. Stevo

  • @donbrehaut2574
    @donbrehaut2574 Год назад +1

    Awesome job! I have to do something similar. Think I'll do a bit of pressure washing on roots and chop them in smaller more manage bits for removal rather than showing off driving down the road with that monster. 😄

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      The smart thing to do would be to cut it up but I took the root out to a friends acreage and he buried it upside down. Thanks. Stevo

  • @Arfabiscuit
    @Arfabiscuit Год назад +1

    Turn it upside down put a mega epoxy and burl top on it and sell it to a giant for millions . It would make the greatest table base in history .

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      You got me thinking now. Thanks. Stevo

  • @michaelsimpson9779
    @michaelsimpson9779 7 месяцев назад +1

    You can use a water blaster and a shopvac capable of wet vacuuming, suck up all the sludge.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  7 месяцев назад

      I think using a pressure washer would be quicker but it does leave a mess. One day I am going to give that a try. Thanks. Stevo

  • @paulmonk7820
    @paulmonk7820 Год назад

    Which blade are you using in your recip saw?😮

  • @skitzochik
    @skitzochik 24 дня назад +1

    I would've had a hard time parting with such a gorgeous specimen.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  21 день назад

      I wished I still had the tree but one that big and so close to the house would do some damage. The stump is buried upside down at a friends acreage so it will always be there for a reminder. Thanks. Stevo

    • @skitzochik
      @skitzochik 21 день назад

      @@stevoj8959 ahh yes I understand that wholeheartedly, that stump is so beautiful...it's like a spider. Didn't realize how very gorgeous it was til you had it outta the ground. Thanks for your reply, hope to see more cool stuff on your channel.

  • @butler386
    @butler386 2 года назад +2

    Well you certainly got the root of the problem. Is this called a root canal in Canada? That is a huge stump to remove but you and friends got it done. What a massive job that was. Lots of work but I am sure you save a bundle of money in the long run. Thanks for the video.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 года назад

      I feel like I have had multiple root canals. The body is definitely aching after doing this removal. Need a couple of days to let the shoulder and back recover but I would do it again. Thanks. Stevo

    • @butler386
      @butler386 2 года назад +1

      @@stevoj8959 Ok. Will see you Saturday. come on down.

  • @TrailBoss1860
    @TrailBoss1860 14 дней назад +1

    The wood from that would make excellent firewood being tightly green. It would burn a long time just a thought.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  6 дней назад

      I had the tree slabbed up at a fiends mill so it did not go to waste. Thought about the firewood option but there were a lot of branches and splitting it would be a task. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @pekenopol4083
    @pekenopol4083 Год назад +9

    Good job man. Just one question, why not chop it into bits as for easier and safer handling? Is the resulting stump being used in its complete shape or something? Congrats!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +7

      The reason I did not cut it up, I hauled it out to a friends acreage and he buried it upside down. It is art now. For sure would of pieced it if it were not for that. Thanks. Stevo

    • @pekenopol4083
      @pekenopol4083 Год назад +2

      @@stevoj8959 that’s outstanding! Even greater now!!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      @@pekenopol4083 😃

    • @a1jsmiller
      @a1jsmiller Год назад +1

      @@stevoj8959 Well, put a picture of it up!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      @@a1jsmiller ruclips.net/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/видео.html

  • @ryanchenoweth5673
    @ryanchenoweth5673 6 месяцев назад +1

    So satisfying 🙌

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  6 месяцев назад +1

      It looks like a horrible job but I find it quite fun. This one was extra big but a typical root usually takes about 3 hours. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @peteyoung6198
    @peteyoung6198 Год назад +5

    I just watched someone vacuum dirt for 23 minutes WTF

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Better than being the guy doing the vacuuming. At least there was a happy ending. Thanks. Stevo

  • @mhenhawke5093
    @mhenhawke5093 Год назад +1

    13:33 That is really cool looking root system, it is naturally grown art ,i would try and save it to make something groovy. Wow, who says groovy, Lol, me. Alot of work ,great video Stevo.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Nature creates some very interesting things. It is art now. ruclips.net/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/видео.html Thanks. Stevo

  • @iminkredabill
    @iminkredabill 9 месяцев назад +1

    It would have been beautiful to left it excavated and built around it. Used the stump for a table base... What a waste.. Nice guy.. Hard worker.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  9 месяцев назад +1

      The root is now an art piece at least. I buried it upside down at my buddies acreage. Looks awesome. Thanks. Stevo

  • @joequillun7790
    @joequillun7790 Год назад +1

    Some of the biggest roots I've ever seen. What kind if tree? Well done.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      It was a 48 ft Spruce. Definitely a big root. I have done a couple of Apple and one Birch and they are much easier. Thanks. Stevo

  • @user-zo9ld9jo2q
    @user-zo9ld9jo2q 27 дней назад

    For those of you that haven't noticed. This guy works crime scene clean up for like 30 years . And this tree has committed some of the most heinous crimes out there, there are trees and then there are roots of spruce trees ...
    Dom - Dom
    .... These are their stories ...

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  27 дней назад

      Some think the method I used was a crime. It really worked out good. Got a couple more roots lined up this season. Normally I cut the roots but left them in tacked and buried it upside down. Thanks for the cool comment. Stevo

  • @jmd1743
    @jmd1743 Год назад +1

    I have an Addon that let's me sort my 100+ Subs by categories I set, therefor newly released videos are displayed like a Cable TV menu that displays which shows/movies are scheduled to play. This is pretty cool idea to vacuum up the dirt like that, I've subscribed to your channel and added you to the DIY category.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      That is quite interesting. Saves a lot of looking. Thanks. Stevo

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      @@jmd1743 will do

  • @richardthomas1566
    @richardthomas1566 Год назад +1

    Mini excavator in my area rents for 145 bucks a day , 98 for 4 hours . This is a 1 hour job max for a mini excavator.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Would of made life easier but I am not afraid of a little hard work and actually enjoy the process. Most roots only take 3 to 4 hours so that is not too bad. Thanks. Stevo

  • @DennisRichardH
    @DennisRichardH 2 месяца назад

    It was good to get all that out of the ground. It made me want to take a recipe saw to those roots after you got it on the trailor.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 месяца назад

      Normally I would cut the roots off but we buried the root upside down at a friends acreage. Thanks. Stevo

  • @Brute750
    @Brute750 Год назад +1

    Pretty awesome, wonder how many times you dumped that dry vac? Good job!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      On a big stump like this one I would dump about 20 times but i kept the roots on this one because it is now buried upside down at a friends. It is art now. ruclips.net/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/видео.html Thanks. Stevo

  • @danherring5676
    @danherring5676 9 дней назад

    Gump, you are a got-dang genius! Nothing good ever comes easy. I used a shop vac a couple years back to clear out some post holes to reset the posts, and about 24 years ago to lower a sewer cleanout that had frost jacked itself out of the ground. Worked great. So, how many hours in all did this stump take?

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  6 дней назад

      This stump took me just over 20 hours but a typical stump usually takes about 3 hours. Of course I chased this root a long way because I was building a driveway and kept the root intact so we could bury it upside down at a friends acreage. I have used the vac for a couple different projects like this but not a post hole yet. Quite enjoy the process. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @pacificdune
    @pacificdune Год назад +3

    That’s a huge job! I would have just cut it with my chain saw and then taken an angle grinder with a diamond wheel to grind the roots down, but it would have been in thousands of pieces, and then you need to deal with the ground sinking as it rots over the years.
    Looks like it ended up very nice and left no trace it was there. Would have been cool to make something out if it like a huge table or something like that…

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      Well it is a art piece now. We took it out to a friends acreage and he buried it upside down. Thanks. Stevo

    • @amaiaamaiaa
      @amaiaamaiaa Год назад +1

      @@stevoj8959 interesting, do you have an update vid of this root now as an art piece?

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      @@amaiaamaiaa I do. ruclips.net/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/видео.html . Thanks. Stevo

  • @morganthunder290
    @morganthunder290 Год назад +1

    Great entertainment, thanks 🇬🇧

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      It definitely kept me entertained for a while. Well worth it. Thanks. Stevo

  • @DavidJones-smiley
    @DavidJones-smiley Год назад +1

    When you ant got nothing but time why not. Makes for great video

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад +1

      My thoughts exactly. Thanks. Stevo

  • @fungames24
    @fungames24 Месяц назад +1

    Best digging tool is something like a spear. It concentrates force and has precision. A straight crowbar is better than a scrapper. Shovel is good for moving soil. The vac is more hassle because you keep having to empty it. A hand trowel is better.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Месяц назад

      I find the vac works good cause the dirt has to be removed anyways. Either or, you save money by doing it yourself and it is completely gone. Thanks. Stevo

  • @ohokayofficial
    @ohokayofficial 2 месяца назад

    I’m only at 16:40 but what do you recommend when removing trees near the house or foundation/concrete
    Gravel-compact and then dirt

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 месяца назад

      Removing the tree is the tough part so I did it slowly, little pieces at a time. A typical root removal take about 3 to 4 hours and it doesn't take too much dirt to top off the hole. I did do a video on cutting the tree down and the root is now a piece of art. ruclips.net/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/видео.html. Thanks. Stevo

  • @Allen_Leigh_Canada
    @Allen_Leigh_Canada 8 месяцев назад +1

    4:10 you are an archeologist!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  8 месяцев назад

      It felt like I was digging up a Dinosaur. It is more fun than it looks. Thanks. Stevo

  • @mattliamjack3293
    @mattliamjack3293 2 месяца назад +1

    Hourly rate good on this one😜

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 месяца назад

      My spare time rate is pretty low. A normal root only take about 3-4 hours. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @doubledrats235
    @doubledrats235 16 дней назад

    And after he cut away the last root, the stump got up and walked away!
    True story.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  16 дней назад +1

      The truth be told. Thanks for the comment, the root still lives, buried upside down at a friend acreage. Thanks. Stevo

    • @doubledrats235
      @doubledrats235 15 дней назад

      @@stevoj8959 I know but my imagination got away with me. I guess I’ve read too many Steven King books.

  • @jamesmolkenbuhr956
    @jamesmolkenbuhr956 Месяц назад +1

    How about a stump grinder? They've only been around since the 1950's.
    But you do you and I'll do me.
    I'll be done in 90.minutes but you'll be looking at 9-10 hours

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Месяц назад

      A typical root only takes about 3-4 hours and a root grinder always leave some behind. I was building a driveway so it all had to go. Thanks. Stevo

  • @analogoustroll2892
    @analogoustroll2892 Год назад +1

    Liquifying the soil and pumping out works, too

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      That would be quicker for sure but then I would have to deal with the mud. One day I am going to use that method. Thanks. Stevo

  • @Mr83wesley
    @Mr83wesley Год назад +2

    Time & pressure.... Sir, after crawling through 10 football fields of shit, i am glad you came out smelling of roses. say hello to Red for me.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      I have done 4 roots now and a lot of time spent on this one. Smaller roots usually take about 4 hours or so. Thanks. Stevo

  • @imhooks
    @imhooks Год назад +2

    I will call you if I ever need someone to bust me out of prison.

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      I will have to get a quieter vacuum though. Thanks. Stevo

  • @davessmallenginerevival2847
    @davessmallenginerevival2847 2 года назад +1

    WOW Stevo that was some work eh. It looks like some kind of alien or something

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  2 года назад +1

      It is definitely alien looking. Nature never ceases to amaze me. Took a little longer than I wanted but I got er done. Thanks Dave. Stevo

  • @srt8speed
    @srt8speed 5 месяцев назад +1

    Wow! Just wow!!

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  5 месяцев назад +1

      I have done a few roots now and I quite enjoy the process. This one is a bit over the top but it is now buried upside down at a friends acreage. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo

  • @trkonkal
    @trkonkal Год назад +2

    Cabin fever kicked in ans tug guy tired at looking at the stump lol

    • @stevoj8959
      @stevoj8959  Год назад

      Yes on that. Big job but I got er done. Thanks. Stevo