What's the best way you folks have found of stump removal without burning it? Using a Hi-lift to jack it up and out I found to be interesting. Got a hardwood stump to remove that is about 24 inches across this weekend. Roots are thick though.
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Dig down below dirt and use old chainsaw blade you can throw away afterwards! -
My parents had a bunch of trees blown over during Harvey. We rented a stump grinder from Home Depot for a day. Satisfying to say the least Lol Not sure how it'd handle that large of a stump though.Comment
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That's the bonus to this actually lol. I've always wanted a chainsaw for cutting firewood while hunting. Just could never really justify it. Now I'm the proud new owner of a Stihl MS 271 with the stamp of approval from my girlfriend.Originally posted by Mudcatz View Post
Cutting it below dirt line is my back up plan, but I might be able to get the girlfriends stamp of approval on buying a Hi-lift also that I've always wanted for my truck.
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Man, if you are seeking/needing approval now, just wait util you are married.Originally posted by Kodiakk View PostThat's the bonus to this actually lol. I've always wanted a chainsaw for cutting firewood while hunting. Just could never really justify it. Now I'm the proud new owner of a Stihl MS 271 with the stamp of approval from my girlfriend. Cutting it below dirt line is my back up plan, but I might be able to get the girlfriends stamp of approval on buying a Hi-lift also that I've always wanted for my truck.
Additionally, if a man can't justify owning a chainsaw, well, that ain't no man at all! I kid. I kid. Actually, I believe I am serious. Haaaa.
Best wishes and safe stump removal.Comment
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That brand new chain is going to be toast fyi!Comment
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If you want to ruin a chain, bar, sprocket, clutch, etc......go ahead and use your new $400 Stihl. Your 271 probably came with a 18" bar. Let's do the math.
Stihl 18" Bar - $35
Stihl 18" Chain - $28
Time and frustration - $$$$
Hiring a stump grinder who can effectively do the job and leave nothing but mulch grindings.... - Priceless
A 24" Trunk is going to have a massive root ball, especially if it was an Oak. I promise you will hate everything while trying to battle that stump.
BTW, I own a Tree Service and do this everyday.
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Dig hole around tree. Neighborhood kids can help with this for the right price. Then ax the major roots. Then get a sturdy tow strap and an old Chevy. Thing will come right out after about a day.
At least that's how our parents made us do it when we were kids. That Chevy took a beating, and kept going like nothing happened.Comment
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The best way is to either hire someone with a stumpgrinder or go rent one. You can go below ground level with one. Or there is the explosives route.Comment
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Check craigslist. I have had a guy out twice in my area that is cheaper than renting a machine. He did a 12" stump and 10" stump for $75 the first time. 2nd time was a 20" stump and 3-4 small 6" stumps for $120. Home Depot wants $75 a day for the small manual stump grinder.Comment
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As mentioned above, spend the money and have a stump grinding service take care of it. Not sure of the rates down your way, but my $100 minimum will cover most 24" stumps .Comment
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City or country? I would consider fire. No way I am using my stihl on it.
I have drilled multiple holes in a tough one and let Mother Nature do the rest.
FWIW buying chainsaws has nothing to do with girlfriends unless she is sole bread winner.Comment
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Without starting a new thread I have a quick question. I have 2 pine trees in my front yard that I absolutely despise. It's not so much the trees themselves, it's the roots. I have a small front yard & 3/4 of it is full of roots just above the ground. It sucks to mow & you can't walk through the yard without twisting an ankle. I can cut down the trees, but how would I get rid of all those roots?Comment
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