Stump--Remove or leave it

[bcp]

If it should be removed, what implement should I buy?

Stump photo

 

[IslandTractor]

If it should be removed, what implement should I buy?

Stump photo

A BX25 could handle that, no problemo.

 

[Craig Clayton]

You got me there with the stump photo, I was expecting a stump in your back field or side yard.
I have remove several stumps by cutting them out with a chain saw. I actually have a stump chain saw. I bought it new for that purpose.

To remove a stump by chain saw
use a shovel and use the back to pry the soil away from the stump crown (ground level)
cut straight down and make a block pattern
slice off the blocks
repeat the block cuts to 4" below real grade
sneak in side cuts to remove blocks.

Done

Now take the saw back to your bench and wash out the dirt it will be a major mess.
Resharpen your chain and clean out the bar slot.

I invested $100.00 for a stump chainsaw.

Craig Clayton

 

[2458n]

It would be interesting to know how they handled the tree once it was down. It would seem to have been a large chunk of wood.

 

[creekbend]

If the stump must be moved because it is in your way and impedes your movements, perhaps these suggestions will aid you in your task? Two tools are definitely needed: maddock and shovel. Adequate sleep, rest, vitamins, a protein based meal, are also needed before undertaking this monumental task. And did I forget to mention a strong back and a weak mind?:laughing:

 

[johnrex62]

I think the easiest on you will be to notify Homeland security that you have observed numerous young men speaking languages unknown to you entering and departing the stump from a hidden entrance carrying electronics, large quantities of fuel and fertilizer and you think you saw one of them putting away a Pakistanian passport. You feel that this stump may be a laboratory or factory for WMDs.

Then move away for a few years while the airforce softens the stump for the naval bombardment and subsequent occupation by the UN forces.

A short 8-10 years later you can return and the stump will be replaced with a school and two hospitals. :thumbsup:

 

[edlegault]

Explosives: fertilizer, diesel and dynamite.

 

[bcp]

I guess a person could live in it:

Stump House

 

[blunosr]

Wow! What the heck would you do with the tree once it was cut down? It's not like you could move it...

I often wondered what was the point of cutting trees of that magnificent size. I did see a mill that was set up around a tree, then moved as it cut the tree into boards. But it was a small, easily move mill. The tree was held stationary. I suppose they must have had something similar back in the day?

I would like to see how they did it.

Merry Christmas!

 

[bcp]

Large logs were often split with explosives, like this "little" large one:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kldc_R9yfmQ]Splitting lumber with black powder - YouTube[/ame]

Bruce

 

[murphy1244]

I guess you are a little older than my wife...:laughing::laughing::laughing::laughing:
Man I just got whomped....

 

[woodlandfarms]

Or you could just let the tree fall over and take the stump with it.


Check out this video on YouTube:

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEnewrCLAM0&feature=youtube_gdata_player]Giant Sequoia Fall - YouTube[/ame]

 

[NormL]

If it should be removed, what implement should I buy?

Stump photo

I could tell we were getting our leg pulled right after I clicked on the "photo":laughing:

 

[ITHINKICAN]

Try an electric chain saw (that you intend to return to Home Depot when you're done), a long rope across your back yard, up the side of the house and tied to the axle of a 1996 Honda Accord... and a neutral drop.

I tried it once... it didn't work. But might work for you if you've used a chain saw before...

 

[Johndeere3720]

Explosives: fertilizer, diesel and dynamite.

And a Komatsu 575.

 

[turnkey4099]

If it should be removed, what implement should I buy?

Stump photo

buy each of your kids a jackknife. Should do it.

Harry K

 

[beppington]

If it should be removed, what implement should I buy?

Stump photo

A Fat Man.






Atomic bomb, that is :thumbsup:

 

[blunosr]

Bruce, that splitting with explosives is spectacular! I never would have thought of that. I'm always amazed at human ingenuity!
Thanks,

 

[s78wingrider]

Remember when I was young working in the woods, old timers talking about a powder wedge, can't remember what for or how it was used? :

 

[woodlandfarms]

I meant to post this clip. Talk about being at the right place at the right time.

LiveLeak.com - Two Giant Sequoias Caught on Film as They Drop to the Ground