2006-08-27 03:00:37 · 7 answers · asked by grmira 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
You know, people put those firepits on their decks all the time. Maybe for safety, you should put some pavers between the bowl and the wood. OK, if it burns the stump--you don't have to worry about it anymore.
2006-08-27 03:13:37 · answer #1 · answered by just browsin 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your question needs to contain more information. Are you intending the resulting fire to destroy the stump? What kind of tree was it?
Do you simply want to use the stump to support a fire pit?
So if you want to rid yourself of the stump and the tree is NOT an evergreen simply drill several large holes in the top of the stump and fill with whole buttermilk. The enzymes in the buttermilk will promote rapid decay of the stump and its roots.
If you intend on using the stump as a support for a fire pit then you will need to create a good insulator between the bottom of the pit and the top of the stump. Consider ceramic tiles such as NASA uses to shield the space shuttles from re-entry heat.
Stay Safe and Enjoy.
2006-08-27 03:39:43 · answer #2 · answered by Tim Taylor 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm I'm certain it would burn if you just used the tree stump. What about using the tree stump as a base or holder for a metal bowl and then use that as your fire pit. That would probably still be dangerous since the bowl would get hot. Probably the best thing would be to dig the stump out and use the hole as your starting point for a fire pit, much safer that way. Good luck!
2006-08-27 03:08:08 · answer #3 · answered by vegasinco 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the answer of turning it into a flower bed. I've done that. The only drawback is if you plant perennials you want to keep you have to move them when it rots down and needs to be moved. Planting shrubs around it is a good idea too. There's a product called stump remover that works much faster than time alone. It cuts the decomp rate down to a season or so. Make sure you drill the holes in the stump first. My favorite one, having removed 16 tree stumps myself, is using the stump remover and covering the stump with dirt too. The dirt speeds the decomposition process tremendously. I tried it last year and the one I tried it on is almost rotted out already. Only took me ten years to learn that handy little trick.
2016-03-17 03:15:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think I would. There are roots several feet under the ground. Plus you run the risk of starting the stump on fire. I would pour kerosene on the stump and burn it to the ground. You can chop it as close to the ground as possible, with a chainsaw, then burn it down. That's what we did. Of course, I'll have to add a disclaimer, in case you burn your house down, & try to blame me. Consider buying a commercial fire pit, very reasonable this time of year. That's what I have. We burn hotdogs & marshmallows all summer long. Great for get togethers. And everyone loves the fire on cool summer nights.
2006-08-27 03:19:32 · answer #5 · answered by Nancy L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that you want to burn out the stump.If this is true be sure to have a fire circle meaning clear of burnable grass leaves place some rocks not the ones froma stream or wet because that equals KABOOM and the 6:00 news at your house.place the wood on it start the fire and pull up a chair and drink some cold ones.Oh yeah have a bucket of water close just in case.
2006-08-29 14:23:20 · answer #6 · answered by Dave 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the stump to burn then just dig around the stump to make a sort of pit. then line the perimiter with stones. Hint : DO NOT use stones from a stream or body of water they will explode when heated. Steam has to go somewhere.
2006-08-29 08:11:00 · answer #7 · answered by Spike 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless you want to start the stump burning as well.
You could start a MAJOR fire.
Smokey the Bear would be very unhappy.
2006-08-27 03:07:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋