Taking a stump out with a chain saw, is it not to difficult for a 1-1/2 foot width of tree?

Question

I am using a pretty powerful chainsaw with a new blade on it. Actually I am renting it from Home Depot. I am planning on diggin deep around the stump and trying to chainsaw it below the surface of the ground and throw dirt and grass seed on top of it.

Will this work? Has anybody tried it?

did it take long?

Answer 1

It is possible, but it will take a lot longer than you think.

have fun

Answer 2

This fellow is looking to buy a saw to cut down some trees in his backyard. He goes to a chainsaw shop and asks about various chainsaws.

The dealer tells him, "Look, I have a lot of models, but why don't you save yourself a lot of time and aggravation and get the top-of- the-line model. This chainsaw will cut a hundred cords of wood for you in one day."

So, the man takes the chainsaw home and begins working on the trees. After cutting for several hours and only cutting two cords, he decides to quit. He thinks there is something wrong with the chainsaw. "How can I cut for hours and only cut two cords?" the man asks himself. "I will begin first thing in the morning and cut all day," the man tells himself.

So, the next morning the man gets up at 4 am in the morning and cuts and cuts, and cuts till nightfall, and still he only manages to cut five cords.

The man is convinced this is a bad saw. "The dealer told me it would cut one hundred cords of wood in a day, no problem. I will take this saw back to the dealer," the man says to himself.

The very next day the man brings the saw back to the dealer and explains the problem. The dealer, baffled by the man's claim, removes the chainsaw from the case. The dealer says, "Hmm, it looks fine."

Then the dealer starts the chainsaw, to which the man responds, "What's that noise?

Answer 3

The biggest problem you'll have is all the dirt and small rock around the stump even if you clean it very well it will still dull the chain. My advive is stay above the roots if you can. hopefully you can sharpen the chain if it gets dull. If you can spray it with a hose it will help do this afew days prior or you'll be working in a mud puddle.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

yes, but add some lime to the soil to change the ph and that will help the grass grow. most trees leave an acidic base around them. put about 1/2 a pound per sq. foot of the hole.

Answer 6

Yes, it will work. But be careful. Cutting trees is a dangerous job, especially the way you plan on going about it. Try to make sure you don't cut it down on yourself and have someone there, just in case the saw kicks back and slices your leg off.......

Answer 7

take the saw back and call a guy with a stump grinder. your gonna be doing that for days...

stump grinder will do it in a hour or so. well worth the money

Answer 8

I've done it. It works. Be careful! [Edit: The stump grinder suggested by Mike is the smarter approach.]

Answer 9

Are you sure there are no services running near the tree. Dont be surprised if you kill yourself in the process.

Answer 10

Dig deep grasshopper.

Answer 11

Dynamite is much faster