Chainsaw Stump Removal

I've removed more stumps than I can recall at age 73 and this is the best method there is in my opinion. But I did learn from your video. I never removed the bark for a cleaner entry point. That's a good idea. Thanks

I own a stump grinding service company. Occasionally, I'll use a similar technique. I dig a little lower and then clean up the bark/dirt with an axe, like you did. But I come in a little higher with my saw and angle the tip down a little so I'm mostly cutting deeper than my entry point level. I cut around the edges with my Sawzall and then cut out the middle of the high half under the saw entry point... finally completing that cut with my Sawzall. The use of the Sawzall greatly increases the odds that your chain will emerge unscathed!

Saw arrived yesterday youtube.com/post/UgkxfQm1wmg0ItKDLavxj1nXtQY9HP7EF… and today I cut about 3/4 cord of wood with it. Make sure you get an extension chord that is at least 12 gauge wire, minimum. This is my first electric in about 10 years, and things sure have improved. The self-sharpener works great, and it just kept cutting through some pretty decent logs. Wear your eye protection, and ear protection. Excellent saw.

Always negative comments on a good video like this - probably most from all the stump grinders out there who buy big buck equipment and then gouge everyone for stump grinding. I like cutting them off similar to this and then burning them out. I've saved thousands of dollars over the years doing it this way. I use an older bar and chain and sharpened and clean the entire saw when finished. I say - good video and thank you.

In case you were wondering who gave you your 2000th upvote, it was me.

That's the most practical video on the subject I have seen

This works fine. I've done it a number of times. I also just let the stumps let the stumps rot. Had a couple of 12" stump diameter Maples in the yard. Cut them about 3" above ground. Immediately put some full strength Roundup or Crossbow on the stumps to prevent shoots from coming up. Also grooved the wood on top to collect water. Every once in a while I would hit the top of the stumps with tip of my chainsaw while doing other yard work. The stumps rotted away in a couple of years.

I've been doing this over well 30 years and I think this a bit overcomplicated to be honest.  A decent spade will clear the bark off and remove the worst if not all of the soil. Bear in mind the saw exhaust is blowing the soil/dust/grit around and over the chain so a good plan is dampen the ground around the stump and stamp it down before you do any cutting. Don't bother with boring into the stump (very dangerous for the inexperienced!) just cut with a 'pulling' chain straight across. Best plan is just to have a spare old crappy chain if you need to do this task!

Thank you, sir! The previous owner left a stump in the front yard and just put a flower bed around it. It was nice when there were flowers, but now it's just a hassle to mow around. I dug down a ways and cut it like the video. Then I cut a grid pattern and came in from the side and knocked out a bit more. Looks good now. I just need to pick up some sod to patch that spot up.

The fast forwarding sound at 2:50 reminds me of getting my teeth cleaned at the dentist

Paul if only I knew you had this knowledge and skills when I met you. Incredible work

Good job and nice to see a homeowner actually wearing safety kit with chaps and helmet 👍🏻. I cringe when I see guys working a saw in jeans because you only have one chainsaw accident and it will be your last.

Good job. It’s worth sharpening the chain to remove the stump below grade. It saves hundreds of dollars over a stump removal.

I just did this today but dug down about 8 inches and a couple feet around. Sprayed with a hose to get any dirt off stump. Let the water drain down. Cut off well below ground level. Threw some sod over top.

Been grinding stumps / roots, for 32 yrs. Love to see stump vids, whoda thunk? Done plenty, as big as a pickup truck. We have had a lot of hurricanes, plenty of em uprooted.

I like this cutting technique. Thank you for sharing. Regarding the bark removal, I've heard generally that it is good to remove the bark at the site of any cut since the wind carries debris which gets lodged in the bark and contributes to dulling the chain. Cheers!

The sounds in this video...this video needs to be trending for the editing alone. 🔔

great idea! Chains are cheaper than lawnmowers!

If your chain dulls from a little dirt hit, just sharpen it like you should. Don't be afraid of a little dirt, learn what maintenance sharpening is. I abuse my saws constantly, maintenance sharpening allows them to cut better than any normal homeowner that doesn't know what their doing.

All I've been seeing is fire and truck vids lol. This is a pretty good idea and shouldn't take too long. Thx 👍🏽.