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This Old House landscape contractor Roger Cook helps a homeowner dig out a stubborn tree stump. (See below for a shopping list, tools, and steps.)
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Shopping List for How to Remove Tree Stumps:
- Loam [amzn.to/32p20aE], for filling stump hole
- Grass seed [amzn.to/2Y2WQSa], to plant over backfilled stump hole
Tools for How to Remove Tree Stumps:
- Pointed shovel [amzn.to/2l5yoOf], for digging around stump
- Bypass loppers [amzn.to/2l6WRCL], to cut small tree roots
- Pruning saw [amzn.to/2l5YAZ8] or reciprocating saw [amzn.to/2jDpQO7] with pruning blade [amzn.to/2l7xsbZ], for cutting large roots
- Iron digging bar [amzn.to/2jF9Tam], to chop through roots
- Gas-powered stump grinder [amzn.to/2l5ZeG2], for power grinding stumps
- Garden [amzn.to/2jDqrPR] and lawn rake [amzn.to/2l7hP4w], used to smooth loam
Steps for How to Remove Tree Stumps:
1. Use a pointed shovel to dig out the soil around the tree stump. Continue digging until you’ve exposed the roots all the way around the stump.
2. Cut small-diameter tree roots with bypass loppers.
3. Use a pruning saw or reciprocating saw to cut through larger tree roots.
4. Chop through hard-to-reach roots with an iron digging bar.
5. After cutting all the roots, push over the stump, then roll it out of the hole.
6. Backfill the hole with the excavated soil and loam.
7. In the spring, rake grass seed into the soil and water frequently.
8. If you have to remove more than one stump, rent a gas-powered stump grinder.
9. Remove any rocks from the around the stump, then use the stump grinder to slowly chip away at the stump.
10. Stop grinding when the stump is 6 to 8 inches below the surface.
11. Rake away the wood chips, then fill the hole with loam.
12. In the spring, plant grass seed.
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@meisterdiyer3491 5 лет назад

2:46 His face after he did all the work and they have a power tool LOL

@soolly357 4 года назад

He died inside

@spayced 4 года назад

looks silly but the point is to illustrate to the viewer what different tools would work for the job.

@phillz5782 4 года назад

He played the ish out of him...ROOKIE🤣🤣🤣🤣. Should've used that in the first place🤔🤔🤔

@kingraiderr 4 года назад

That face should become a meme.

@mattbrock9491 3 месяца назад

Better to just dig the stump out but your gunna break your back

@danrussell_official 3 года назад

“Backbreaking work” sums it up pretty nicely. Gave a try removing two stumps today in my backyard with just a 4lb axe and a steel mallet. The stumps won today, but I did a little bit of damage to em

@jefferyschic Год назад

I got a huge oak stump when you're done!

@ultraali453 5 месяцев назад

Similar situation. Will be back later.

@jtyree0226 12 дней назад

Been 3 years, Stump still there?

@gregtr82 5 лет назад

I went to Home Depot & asked the associate where they keep the “law-puhs“. He just stared at me

@fayrayrita2223 5 лет назад

Lolololololololololol. Don't forget yod

@williamgray3740 4 года назад

I think those are Cindy's loppahs! Lol I love the East coast. Like pawk caw, winda, wata.

@gamerfan81 4 года назад

No you didn't

@davem145mxr 4 года назад

Greg R they keep them in the yahd

@rcppop3090 4 года назад

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

@wfdix1 Год назад

One weekend in Texas, I needed to pull up a magnolia. It was taking me awhile to get it to wiggle, until I realized there was no music. Once I had ZZ Top playing, ten other guys showed up with four cases of beer. We had it up in ten minutes, and then listened to Billy and the boys play for another hour.

@loumonte658 4 месяца назад

Deguello.

@ATAHUALPA867 3 года назад

Thank God . I came across this video . Bought a reciprocating saw and was able to remove 2 out of 3 spruce stumps . They had many roots. Thanks again.

@barkershill 4 года назад

Just watched about six videos on this subject . This one is the best , you obviously know what you are doing . Congratulations from England

@davidbaynes7399 5 лет назад

As usual, This Old House comes through. This was the best and most thorough 'manual stump removal' site on the internet! Thank you! Keep it going.

@jefferyschic Год назад

What about the roots? Decaying and causing sink holes?

@Yuna69able Год назад

yeah i thought the same thing, best video on youtube

@michaelgallagher1825 3 года назад

Roger: "Here you use this old dull hand saw that I don't use anymore while I use the powered reciprocating saw with a brand new blade". Homeowner:. "Thanks dad!"

@r0mediddy 2 года назад

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@chaplainmattsanders4884 2 года назад

😂

@glchavez1 3 года назад

I've watched so many video on how to remove my tree stumps, but this is hands-down the best! Thank you!

@crispinjulius5032 3 года назад

They make this look easy. There is nothing easy about removing a stump. I’d put the difficulty up there with planning the Normandy invasion.

@rogerpullin8997 2 года назад

Back in the day, before I had an excavator I removed many stumps, one trick I used was a come along and keep tension on the stump while digging, sawing chopping, very rewarding work when the stump would finally start to wiggle, this come along requires a tall stump and a very stationary object to anchor it to

@randomscooter1 6 лет назад

I've been watching a lot of stump removal videos, and you are the first one who does it the right way. Digging it out is far quicker than burning, chemicals, etc. And it does a far more complete job.

@billsmith2041 4 года назад

I used chemicals on mine....wated about 6 months, and it was as soft like styrofoam....came out with a minimal effort.

@joshgill6107 2 года назад

Or you could do it the right way with a stump grinder🤣🤣🤣

@joshgill6107 2 года назад

@@dancooper6002 yes because people want you setting off explosives in there back yard lmao. Lay off the crayons

@joshgill6107 2 года назад

@@dancooper6002 you clearly are missing the point god bless MURICA

@RCPSU4 Год назад

I'll just cut it lower and have a stump grinder on the back of a compact tractor.

@SteveRotheGarden 2 года назад

Now, that is the way to remove a stump. I did this with a 65-ft linden tree's stump, 4' wide, over a few weeks, and really enjoyed it, exploring the root system in the soil. Chipping leaves chips in the soil, and leaving roots leads to sunken ground as they rot.

@phidip2328 Год назад

I just removed a stump today after watching this video. I had already started to remove it yesterday but thought I was doing it wrong, but it turns out I was on the right path. However, this video did help me to realize that I needed to dig even further under the roots. Basically, all it took was a shovel and my $20 battery powered, refurbished Ryobi recip saw.

@guy-tn2ud 9 месяцев назад

This is a classic manual job, I actually enjoy work like this. However, I use a reciprocating saw on the larger roots. I bought it when I had to dig a 100 foot plus trench by hand in a wooded area, I though that one job would kill the saw, but I still have it. It's covered in dirt and has removed stumps, and helped me dig two more trenches too!

@ejeanroh377 6 месяцев назад

I love reciprocating saws! I’ve female and don’t have the muscle power for saws and sometimes loppers...

@philisbramlett6890 2 года назад

Thank You so much . I don't know if I can do it but , it's certainly worth a try . I have more time than $ so , if I can I'll do as much as I can . You make this seem reasonable , affordable , and I noted you're using all safety measures 🙂 . You obviously put so much thought in what you teach your viewers ...🕯. I appreciate All of You so Much ❗ Have a great day 🌤.

@helenwilks4304 2 года назад

Phillis I too have more time than cash. I have a rotten pecan tree next to my house that I have been “working on” for years now 5! It’s like sponge on inside but granite on outside! I have no tools so just shovel and and handsaw!

@escapefromny2012 3 года назад

A ricip saw is my favorite tool for hand-clearing small trees and bushes from a lot.

@royalt3690 4 года назад

We used to chop roots for years at work with a mattocks. I finally tried a sawzall and it was so easy.

@George-rl3qx 3 года назад

Reciprocating saw! What a master. Great idea.

@Mayosup 7 лет назад

Wow, Roger makes the homeowner use a hand saw when he had an electric saw all this time...

@mrsticky005 5 лет назад

The whole point is showing how much easier the power tools make the job

@nyratk1 5 лет назад

And for those who can't afford the power tools but have hand tools.

@markpaul7713 5 лет назад

and to top it off......he using a corded reciprocating saw......i guess battery powered tools werent invented back in 2016

@karatekick66 5 лет назад

what moron doesn't already know that? that's the point of power tools. @@mrsticky005

@iLikeC00kieDough 5 лет назад

Mark Paul psh. Corded tools will always deliver more power than battery tools. Less convenient but way more consistent power

@GregCameron2008 5 лет назад

a pruning blade on the reciprocating saw, nice tip! i'll use that one for sure!

@dlhomeimprovement664 5 лет назад

I agree, great advice!

@enkrypt3d 4 года назад

i love how he makes him use the hand saw first knowing full well he had the electric saw right next to him!

@ultraali453 5 месяцев назад

Yeah well that's for those of us who have to cut em with a saw

@CrowT 4 года назад

Ive always wanted to use a shahhpend end of an iyon diggah baaah instead of laahpuhhs and a cutting wheel with caaahbide teeth...

@YoRayBurger 4 года назад

lmaooooo.

@TheBrentdog 3 года назад

In the gaw din

@cnigeldgriff6283 3 года назад

Lmao

@jesusojeda6310 3 года назад

I laughed out loud for 2 mins, my gf asked whats wrong with you? That was good

@JamesDornbos 3 года назад

@@jesusojeda6310 Same reaction from my wife when I did. LOL

@martinradtke5181 Год назад

I’ve removed a lot of stumps but key is knowing tree hardness (pine vs oak) and root depth and growth patterns (shallow silver maple vs white oak tap roots). For large hardwood stumps it’s best to chainsaw close to ground and rent stump grinder. Good advice to remove all wood chips and replace with topsoil; otherwise grass won’t grow.

@PlumbingPredator 3 месяца назад

Do you only have to remove the big roots and the stump or also the medium/small roots too?

@deewhyy7012 4 года назад

“Wanna use a chainsaw!?” 😂😂 he was excited

@markproulx1472 5 лет назад

Gotta love CAAAHBIDE TEETH!

@351cleavland 2 месяца назад

Don't forget the roots getting cut by the lahhhpahhs.

@mhildack Месяц назад

And the reciprocating sar

@sammied6486 6 лет назад

It's 1:21am. I have no idea how I ended up at this video. But that guy's voice is very soothing.

@269adventures 5 лет назад

And you might be gay lol 😆🤣

@MrKfq269 4 года назад

Straight to the comments. "Chainsawr" "Iann digging baa". Love it.

@mickeybecraft5965 5 лет назад

I've done my share of stumps by hand. The one thing I noticed is they didn't get very dirty. I know I get covered Head To Toe with dirt wood chips and that stump never rolls out like that the first time you try.

@GasMaskManPNW 2 года назад

There's always a root still hooked. Always. Lol

@PurelyTiffany 9 месяцев назад

This was so helpful, I’m going to use these tips when I cut down my tree, thank you :)

@mmadison1972 4 года назад

I had to dig up a stop and one thing that I did that help tremendously was after I had dug down a little ways I got my pressure washer with the most powerful nozzle on it and I just washed away all the dirt that was hanging to the limbs are the roots and that made it easier for me to get the stump from there

@sharpshooter012345 5 лет назад

"This hand saw is alot of work" He didn't even cut one root 😆

@secondstance3380 5 лет назад

Now, He's the "proud Owner of a Stump". (3:51) "Thank you.". - 3:55. Plum. - 🤣

@dlamarsobotor4573 4 года назад

Well in theory methinks !

@johnmartinez7440 4 года назад

How do you know how much he cut, from this heavily edited video? Were you there watching in person?

@GordoGambler 2 года назад

There's another way that I found to get rid of a tree. Get a 1/2" drill bit 8" long or so. It'll turn smaller trees into swiss cheese easily and pushing sideways cuts too. That can cut thru 8" under the dirt as well. It speeds up the rot for sure. Just have to be careful, the bit can grab and torque your thumb.

@notyou1877 4 года назад

When I was young, I did that just like you're showing. I got wise over the years and now I use a backhoe or pay s ok meone to grind them out for me.

@Malicos 4 года назад

Me too. I keep my spare back hoe next to the garden for just such the occasion.

@redcoat192 3 года назад

Roger Cook = Legend!

@jacobmacdavid6803 5 лет назад

finally an honest video of how to handle tree stumps. Good vid

@greenwisetreesurgeonsllc9699 3 года назад

That’s sah-chasm

@johnathandoerty1021 4 года назад

Legend has it that He spent hours trying to hand-saw that single root --- 😆...

@Hannibhaal777 4 года назад

Classic roger lets the homeowner do all the work

@stochastic24 6 лет назад

"It's just too big for tha lappas"

@daddyrabbit835 7 лет назад

I've done about 7 stumps in my yard before watching this. It turns out I've been doing it the right (but labor intensive) way. The best thing... I don't need to go to the gym afterwards.

@jorgeochoa223 6 лет назад

Dan Vaught also use water you be surprised how much easier it is when you wet the floor and dig out the mud vs digging out dried dirt

@mataskart9894 5 лет назад

@@jorgeochoa223 the dirt is wayy easier... If you spill water, it just soaks into the dirt and makes it double as heavy

@ManVWorld247 5 лет назад

That’s what I like bro. I want that hard work aspect.

@zazarays 4 года назад

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattock

@davec.3198 4 года назад

@FactsOverFeelings Matter Absolutely no one digs out stumps manually for a living.

@mixsonhaulinganddemollc8296 4 года назад

My side is hurting from these comments 😂😂😂😂

@deletesoon70 6 лет назад

I have a few good project ideas for that stump, that would clean up nice into a table base for one.

@litote9 4 года назад

Very useful.. I was stumped (get it?) on how to go about this.

@andrew5184 4 года назад

“You’re the proud owner of a stump.” That’s what she said... :-(

@rpwbass 3 года назад

"Thanks!" - John Bobbit

@skulder_truth6541 Год назад

You guys made this look so easy. I just spent the past 6 hours trying to get rid of a stump and am so far unsuccessful. It is brutal.

@hellebelle 11 месяцев назад

is it still in the ground?

@benh7406 11 месяцев назад

Did you use lawpaws?

@Gos1234567 6 месяцев назад

Yea all these stump removal videos the roots don’t seem to go down that far.They seem fake

@ZVvereVvolf Год назад

This dude's accent is amazing. I love this video.

@alderusdmc 5 лет назад

Awesome alternate method: C-4

@AcutePanic41 6 лет назад

I love doing this! I had a 5 old tree stumps in the garden... had the time of my life. I've even helped the next door neighbour get rid of some of theirs.

@zazarays 4 года назад

wtf

@ericmodica 4 года назад

My man's dressed like a Brooks Brother's ad to remove a tree stump.

@user-xx7pg3vw9k 4 года назад

eric modica 😂🤣😂Well dang, he wanted to look good on camera!

@NickNugget123 4 года назад

I know right. 😆

@bblakester69 3 года назад

Yeah, he doesn’t get out much.

@blatherskyt 3 года назад

To be fair, if you had a thought that 100,000 people would be looking at you... you might wish to wear your best clothes. ... let alone 1.6 million+

@karldias1415 4 года назад

Use a sawzall but I used the long construction demo blade for wood with nails. You can go all into the dirt and the blade does not dull.

@WillHBauer 2 года назад

Seems a battery powered recipro saw was a good investment. I use my old lashing straps when I remove smaller stumps, btw. Never tried a big one. Thanks for the tips.

@AlexGray 2 года назад

Great video but in my experience I would not have wasted my time renting the stump grinder for that size stump. Using a pick axe on stumps that size works wonders, use the pointy end to split it down the middle then the flat end to pry it out. It’s backbreaking but so is loading/unloading a stump grinder. Also you won’t be able to backfill a large stump like the first one with the existing dirt. With the roots being gone and that dirt being loose that area will settle and leave a dip, you’ll definitely have to bring in some soil to top it off and keep it level.

@taqveem 3 года назад

I dug out a stump of a small tree in my garden, wow, it was still hard work.

@4WorldPeace2 4 года назад

We had a big windstorm that blew down our old good-neighbor-fencing last fall. In preparation for the fence contractor to do his work, we felled the 16-20 foot high growth leaving the exposed the stumps about 16-inches above grade. Some of the stumps had grown to as big as 24-inches in diameter. After pricing the stump-grinder option, we decided on using the 12-inch long carbide-toothed sawzall blades by Diablo. It was muddy work that only a contortionist could appreciate but after the roots were cut, we used a chain, a shackle, and a tow strap connected to a tow hitch with a shackle to pull the stumps out of the ground. Several of the stumps were stubborn to pull which meant we initially missed some roots but after the corrective discovery, all went well. Lucky for us, the work was located in our front yard and close to the street in-lieu of the backyard. We were able to clear all the stumps prior to the fence contractor mobilizing to complete his work which also helped for easier spring soil preparation, not having to worry about undermining the integrity of our new fence.

@melanieinsaskatchewan7964 2 года назад

I will use nothing but Diablos now. They are worth the price asked.

@reprintranch 5 месяцев назад

Another vote for Diablo. I took out the stumps and roots from a patch of giant timber bamboo that a former owner planted in my back yard sometime during the Kennedy administration, and Diablos performed like champs.

@cynthiag3014 4 года назад

Excellent stump grinder. After pricing the rental of a stump grinder, I may want to purchase one.

@davenz000 4 года назад

Ask this old house drinking game, take a shot whenever someone says "sounds good". I'm drunk already.

@timwebber8630 4 года назад

Homeowner: "So, Roger, what is a better tool for lopping off the roots?" Roger: Well, hahahah, ya dah wanna hah da ba? Huh? hahaha! Let me ha da bah on dah bamma da.

@mouaxiong8618 3 года назад

Gotta love Roger, his accent and his skills

@esobeegarage 3 года назад

This comment still has me in stitches days later lol!

@Raheela365 3 года назад

Hahaaahaaaahaahahah🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@highdesertexplorer123 3 года назад

I’d love To listen to a conversation between Roger and Boomhauer. Love this old house and I’m really going to miss these guys once they all retire.

@wojo6567 3 года назад

I was rooting for these guys.

@JosueMartinez-wd3yu 3 года назад

God bless for this program. Didn’t care too much until I got my own house and that’s when reality kicked in 😂

@ILC-eo6vk 2 года назад

I had 7 stumps removed for $400. 5 were wider than this one and he was in and out in an hour. The grindings make good fertilizer.

@kimchee94112 4 года назад

Used both that wood blade with a recip saw and chainsaw. Actually the chainsaw chain is cheaper as it could be sharpen many times plus much faster.

@melanieinsaskatchewan7964 2 года назад

But if it hit the dirt, you run the risk of damaging the bar. Bars are far more expensive than CHAINS to replace.

@nickwessel4344 3 года назад

What a nice autumn day

@jamesgraham7083 11 месяцев назад

WAYYYYYYYYY TOO MUCH LABOR FOR ME!! THANKS THOUGH GUYS!!!

@davemackowski1275 4 года назад

When I’ve done this, I just used an axe on the big roots. Easy

@nobackhands 7 лет назад

What I do is dig around the stump, place bricks around it and turn it into a bar-b-q pit. In time it will burn below ground level, Cover with dirt

@Bikersupport 6 лет назад

thats idea burn the stump.

@lukeparsonsworldchampiongo5279 4 года назад

Great idea

@richfarfugnuven6308 4 года назад

Neat trick, cut a few roots, hook up my F450 to it and it popped right out.

@paultanner2007 4 года назад

Roger is awesome!

@JackEnHoff247 5 лет назад

I used my neighbors 1970s lifted Ford and a logging chain and yanked a hickory stump out out on first pull.

@harvardmurrayinc 4 года назад

Had to let him do the real work on the big stump so he could appreciate the stump grinder on the others. 😆

@gmoorach 3 года назад

I stopped using pruning reciprocating saw blades for roots. They dull too quickly. I now use blades with carbide tip teeth. They last much much longer. Every so often, I find myself cutting through a rock before realizing I am. But, the blade is still good. Rock will round the teeth on a pruning blade.

@st7650 Год назад

I would recommend the Barrito hydraulic stump grinder those methods mentioned here are very hard back breaking labor. The Grindr they used is for very small stumps. Hydraulic grinders are the only way to go makes the job easy peasy. I can do a stump in one hour or less depending on how big the stump is.

@AK-ru3sg 4 года назад

Wish these had been around when my kids were under 10 - would have been perfect for them to learn basic, common sense stuff. Thanks guys and keep up the good work.

@dave_reckless 7 лет назад

The way he says "garden" 😂

@erikhamilton4866 6 лет назад

Be carful of that beautiful garden.

@jessefenton3953 4 года назад

Using C4 works wonders and also fun, it might take out your windows along with the neighbors, but hey the stump is gone.

@Maxid1 7 лет назад

Ya know, if you take a hose to the root ball it cleans it up for the reciprocating saw. If you have a wet dry vac you can run the muddy water back into the yard getting rid of the dirt at the same time.

@frauhorn 3 года назад

use a mattock for everything - digging, cutting small roots, big roots. It's the tool to rule them all.

@morrismonet3554 3 месяца назад

No, that would be my backhoe. LOL

@gxxxbxxx2858 5 лет назад

heavy axe for the roots, bottle jack and crow bar for the stump

@VictorHernandez-xh8uu 4 года назад

When he started hand sawing I was like get in that hole and really put effort

@johnjuhasz9125 4 года назад

Victor Hernandez first time he ever did any work. Ever. Can’t cut a 3 inch diameter piece of wood with a hand saw. I have no words.

@Baller14_ 4 года назад

That homeowner seems likes hes never done any labor work in his life before

@monstersofthemidway7125 4 года назад

He looks like a guy who has always opened up his wallet rather than doing the work himself.

@edwo6648 4 года назад

Can you say millennial.

@kurtvonfricken6829 4 года назад

Ed Wo Snowflake

@jms6605 4 года назад

I used to be like that, until circumstances forced me to be more hands on, once you learn and get to it, no problem.

@ruredd2voteredredvoter520 4 года назад

Looks like he is keeping him awake

@imisspresidentreagan 4 года назад

This would have been better if the homeowner was shown while holding a Starbucks latte.

@AxcelGamer97 5 лет назад

Going to Harbor Freight for those pruning saw blades for my reciprocating saw. I can get 5 of them for $9. Definitely worth it.

@MrJamesBanana 5 лет назад

The channel Project Farm has been doing some great tests on blades for reciprocating saws. Not pruning blades unfortunately, but i just checked his video for demolition blades, and it seems Avanti is the best value. Not much more expensive than Warrior (Harbor Freight) but lasts much longer and cuts quicker. Just search youtube for "project farm sawzall" and you should find the tests :)

@mmp495 5 месяцев назад

Great options. Thanks. 👍🏼

@swss12 7 лет назад

ever tried pullin it out with a pickup?

@probono9341 4 года назад

Homeowner: “What? You had a “Saws All” power tool the entire time?”

@reptileguardian941 4 года назад

Lol

@pentearmacaco 5 лет назад

Sawzall is great for this. It saws all, even stumps. The lads might have saved their backs a bit by getting a pry bar under and cutting some more. At the end of the day, isn't a stump grinder a better deal if it saves your back?

@IDontKnowLuis 6 лет назад

For the big roots or small ones you can use a spa like the one at 2:29

@thefrub 4 года назад

I've been binging these videos and the comment section of every single video is just shitting all over Rogah's accent I am so proud of this community

@fmbighair 3 года назад

Lmfao

@DAS-Videos 4 года назад

And magically the stump was suddenly loose.

@benclarkson4205 4 года назад

After the camera crew towed it atttttt with their crew truck

@reptileguardian941 4 года назад

Lmao shoulda rocked that thing back and forth a few times at least. They just made it look ez. It's not easy. I've dug out a few stumps in my life.

@Wild-Dad 4 года назад

The wonders of video editing. LOL

@tzermonkey 4 года назад

@assassinlexx Let it rott. Throw fungus or mushroom spores on it. Bury it under a bed of leaves; the heat & fungus will it away at it quick.

@baltsosser 4 года назад

Yeah. Not until you get underneath and cut all the vertical and tap root is that coming loose.

@sayvilletech9135 3 года назад

Great looking soil

@raymondhill3 3 года назад

Try this: Get a heavy digging bar, shopvac and a sawzall/chainsaw. Use the bar to loosen soil, use the vac to suck it up all the way around the root (top and bottom). Then chop the roots completely free of dirt. You can hose the roots down if you wish them extra clean and then chop them after the water is gone. I like to cut big roots twice and take out a section so it doesn't bind when the stump is overturned and removed. You'll find the bar will help you to more easily discover "hidden" roots. Good luck!

@larryseibold4287 2 года назад

i like your technique. i wish i could find what i thin is called an air auger to simplify the root exposure part. I think it takes a massive air compressor (100cfm@90 psi). I like the 12" carbide pruning blade for the Sawzall method. I also think that an axe is pretty useful if done right. I am still working to find the best home method to "lower" a few inches large horizontal roots.

@raymondhill3 2 года назад

@@larryseibold4287 I've taken out roots of 10 inch diameter with my simple technique described above. I needed to use the chainsaw for them so needed them well clear of dirt. I found the shopvac cleared the dirt fast enough for me. Good Luck with the Battle!!!

@andthesunsets 7 лет назад

No non-sense gardening explanation. Great vid!

@thebuyingseller 4 года назад

How did he know where to start? The guy said “Let’s stott here.”

@l9ikjam 4 года назад

I got rid of a tree just by packing mulch around it. The roots started coming out of the dirt on it's own. It eventually died and I just kicked it over and the roots just came all the way out. It wasnt as thick as the tree in the video but still a nice size

@jesseramos9091 6 лет назад

Cutting roots is essentially a must,then use a tire with wheel intact,wrap stumproots with chain draped over tire,then hook on to trailer hitch on truck and slowly drive away with stump in tow.there you have it

@rupe53 4 года назад

Somebody needs to make an hour long video with the various ways to get rid of a stump and let people vote for the best way at the end. Guess they'd need a building lot with maybe 100 stumps as a starter. After that we can use a truck bumper, (with and without wetting the ground) farm jack, all the variations of other jacks, saws-all, chain saws, stump grinders, fire (assisted burn and free burn), maybe a few with dynamite, automatic weapons, etc. As a finishing touch maybe a few that were drilled out and left to rot, while filling the time using heavy machinery on a few more. Winning categories could be most laughable, most creative, most work involved, and genius level. (no sweat)

@malavoy1 2 года назад

You forgot dumping a bunch of corn cobs on the stump and renting some pigs. They'll eat the cobs stump and all. 😁

@pdxlockpicker7796 4 года назад

I don't think this home owner was expecting to put this much work in lol.

@handymanhoney-do6881 2 года назад

His wife definitely “convinced” him to do a TOH episode. Maybe she bribed him with that shiny new “work jacket”. I’d like some behind-the-scenes of how this all came to be. 🤣. He’s adorable.