Tree Stump Removal: Removing the stump from my 48 foot spruce tree with a vacuum
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- Опубліковано 26 чер 2024
- Removing a stump by hand is a big task but it does a very clean job and it is not going to cost you anything. I just used a couple of tools and my vacuum to remove the stump.
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Of all the ways I have seen a stump be removed this is the first time I've seen anyone use a vacuum cleaner. Bravo!
It works great. Done a few with this method and a few to go this year. Thanks for tuning in. stevo
In an age of instant gratification, it's important to appreciate slow, methodical, patient work like this. It's not always about doing something in a rush, as fast as possible, at any cost. Sometimes it's about one guy and some simple hand tools, experiencing a sense of accomplishment from chipping away at something, bit by bit, at last earning a long-awaited victory. Some life lessons in there....
This stump was definitely a test of patience. Most think I am crazy to do it this way but I find it quite satisfying. A typical root only takes about 3 hours to do and then it is gone forever. This one is now buried upside down at a buddies acreage. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
@@stevoj8959maybe a drill with a brush and vacuum being used with the other hand. I would have kept that stump and dried it out to sell. Would make a beautiful table
@@grantbarnett8113 The stump is an art piece buried upside down at a friends acreage. It was too cool just to burn it. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 wow what a great way to treat a tree. Even in death it still resembles growing out of the earth.
I'm inspired. I have many small trees to pry up with a mattock but you handled this huge one like an archeologist.
I have used this method on a few root now and won't do it any other way. I typical root usually takes just a few hours to remove and it is gone forever. Thanks. Stevo
I seen many a man who planted a tree but I have never seen a tree being unplanted. Thanks for sharing. 😀✌❤
It had to come out one way or another. This was a big job but a regular sized root usually only takes about 3 hours to do. I had to remove it because I built a driveway. The root is now buried upside down at a friends acreage. Thanks. Stevo
This whole thing is hilarious. Great video, thanks for the chuckles
I felt like I was digging up a Dinosaur. This root took longer because we buried it upside down at a buddies acreage. Looks great. Thanks. Stevo
The artist in me would love that stump but, as a homeowner, this makes me glad I rented a stumpgrinder
I find the stump grinder always leaves some behind and since I was building a driveway, it had to go. It's kind of fun. Thanks. Stevo
To me removing the root system is the best.
I would take this as the perfect excuse for renting a mini excavator once in my life.
The tree stump is a real piece of art❤
It is a piece of art. A friend buried it upside down on his acreage. Thanks. Stevo
I did a job like this in the garden with two sixty foot pine trees. The roots were nowhere near as big as those. I bought a little one handed pick axe to hack away the soil and stones, best thing i ever bought, nearly. All the best with your endeavours from England .
I am just getting to the end of a project like this and wish i had been recording bits from when the tree was taken down forward to now.
I dug deeper (easier in Florida) and used a pointed pvc pipe attached to the hose to clear under roots and find all of the creepers.
12" reciprocating saw blades worked wonders even on some larger roots and a farm jack helped to break out the remaining ones.
My neighbors think i'm crazy but i have located the final root. By the end of the week this monster will be out of the ground. It's only taken since October :D
I applaud your efforts, sir!
I am impress that you are still with it. Sure one can pay to get a big excavator but when you cut that final root the feeling is awesome. It is a big job but the root is gone when you are done and you have accomplished something most will never, and it's a great story. Awesome. Thanks. Stevo
As my dear old mom used to say, "You have the patience of Job!" I love all of your videos, but this was very educational, seeing the root structure of that mature tree magically rise up from the ground!
I never expected it to look the way it did. Nature has a grand design. Took a bit to get er out but I got it done. As I was working on it, I said I would never do this again, but I would. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 I appreciate all of your efforts Stevo, and I learn tons from your content. I especially enjoyed this one....this may go viral! Or maybe edit it down to a shorter video to help it go viral.....
@@jimrowland4092 One can only hope. I had fun doing this video. Stevo
Tenacity, determination, and perseverance! Most excellent in example to others, thank-you for this video. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
It is one of those jobs I just don't mind doing though I am glad I am not doing it all the time. Thanks. stevo
I could not say it better. Indeed, my comment above proves that!
Congrats on your project!
Very unique
Never seen that and probably never will again! Like archeology!
I have done it a couple of times now and quite enjoy doing it, not to this extent though. What I like, once you get to the bottom, it is gone for good. If you grind it, part of the stump will always be there. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
This is seriously one of the coolest and most impressive things Ive seen in a while!
Many thought I was crazy but it was a fun job to do. The root is completely good and I saved myself $300. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks. Stevo
You also used a shovel! Very odd method but you got me to watch so bravo to you!
Awesome video! Thank you. The vacuum is an amazing idea. I am in the process of removing a stump myself and was finding it a pain to get the dirt out of the hole. Can't wait to put my shopvac to work. So happy you shared this video!
So glad you are giving it a try. Most think I am crazy but it works great. I have done a few now. Have fun. Stevo
Yippers that shop vac does wonders for digging out post holes too. "Let Her Rip"
@@gm7304 A few have mention that and one day I will give that a try. Thanks. Stevo
So you take off the vac filter?
Looks like he did thus for fun! I love it!
Reminding me of an archeology dig! Nice work
I felt like that was what I was doing at times. Like digging up a dinosaur. Thanks. Stevo
This looks like one of those videos where they cast a termite hill with aluminum and go to expose the whole "tree" and it looks kinda awesome.
You are the man! This is the most awesome stump removal video I've ever seen. It looks like an octopus.
A lot think I am crazy but it works. When I am done, the root is gone. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Man that is some big tree roots You did a good safe job removing it and not trying to pull it out and wreck a sidewalk or foundation
Those roots went on forever. That tree was never going to fall over. I definitely questioned myself as I was doing the work, but I would do it again. Thanks. Stevo
Bro...VERY impressive work!
Sir, that is a triumph of hard work and determination. Brilliant!
This root was a bigger job but a typical root usually takes about 3-4 hours. No root left and no money spent, and it's fun. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo.
this is absolutely out of box thinking to remove a tree stump. brilliant.
I have done four now and it works every time. Thanks. Stevo
That thing is a work of art. Belongs in a Gallery somewhere.
I have removed about a dozen tree stumps from my property and after trying several different methods, this is the way I did the last 6 successfully. In the last one there were 3 trees within a foot from eachother (2 stumps and one tree), so after digging around them, I left the biggest tree to cut afterward. The next day I was surprised to see the large tree had already fallen down overnight and all I had to do is brake it all down. In the future I will cut the tree before digging aroud it even if there is nothing around that can be damaged (too risky). Good video Stevo J.
I am glad to see someone gave this method a try. Most think you're crazy but it works pretty good. Nice thing is, the root is gone when you are done. Thanks. Stevo
This came up again. Too cool.
I would give you 1k likes for your perseverance and determination!
Thanks muchly for the comment. I have done three roots now and this one was the toughest for sure. It was fun doing it and met some new curious neighbors as well. Thanks. Stevo
Awesome work, very thorough!
This one was a big job because all of the roots had to go since I was building a driveway. A typical root usually takes about 3 hours and it is kind of fun. This root is now buried upside down at a friends acreage . Thanks. Stevo
Love to see it. Great work!
Thanks for the comment. It was a lot of work but I enjoyed it. Thanks. Stevo
Impressive Stevo. I actually watched the whole video. Mesmerizing. By the way, your delivery is great. The brain cell comment had me cracking up.
It took me some time to get the job done but I succeeded. I was really stressed about loading it but it worked out great. Would do it again. Thanks. Stevo
Interesting approach, impressive roots system!
I was truly amazed at the structure. Nature does some amazing things. Thanks. Stevo
Nice work, some would say crazy, but ingenuity at its best. 🍺👍
I have done 4 stumps now and it works great. Not going into business but don't mind doing the odd one. Thanks. Stevo
That stump flipped over would make a super cool platform for a raised platform of some kind.
That is exactly what happened to that root. I do have a link to that video in this video. Definitely cool. Thanks. Stevo
Nice idea. I have a different setup and used a pressure washer to get rid of the dirt😊
A pressure washer works great as well and maybe a bit quicker. I just did not want to deal with the mud. Thanks. Stevo
I've removed a few stumps now. Can't say I ever thought about using a vacuum.
Worst one was about 2 or 3 times that diameter. An old jacaranda that had been cut down a number of times over the years, but never killed off or removed. So it kept just growing new trunks and getting a bigger root ball. The soil was easy digging sand for the first 600mm, then rock hard clay below. It was easy enough to use a small sharp hatchet to cut through the roots as I dug down. Bigger ones got thoroughly hosed off, then chainsawed.
Problem with using the water, was because of the hard pack clay below, the water would take days to soak away.
@@BramBiesiekierski I can't imagine removing a root bigger than this one. It takes patience but it will finally come out. I agree with the water, it may speed things up but it makes a mess. Must of taken you a few good hours to remove that root. Thanks. Stevo
“Looking forward to it, it’s gonna be a lot of fun”
That’s when I knew I was gonna be here for the next 23 minutes and 27 seconds
I really enjoy the process. An average root only takes me 2-3 hours. A lot longer on this one because we buried it upside down at a buddies acreage. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
You are a creazy guy,in a positive way 🤪🔝
That seem to be the consensus. I have done a few roots like that now it I find it works great. Thanks. Stevo
A wonderful video showing how to enjoy life and achievement!!!!!!!
It looked like a lot of work by I quite enjoyed it. Was amazed at the root structure. Thanks. Stevo
I always wanted to do that. Interesting 😊 Thanks
I find it quite satisfying. A typical root does not take as long as this one. Thanks. Stevo
After digging that and exposing the trees absolutely beautiful roots, i would be so tempted to bite the bullet and make that a centre piece of the garden, them roots are so nice to see.... wow.
Can't question natures design, beauty everywhere you look. I was surprised at how cool it looked as well and that is why we buried it upside down at a friends acreage. So it is art now and not wasted. Next one I will get carved into an Octopus. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 lol nice...
Thank You what a cool video. Thank You.
that was a impressive job!!
I had to remove the whole root because I was building a driveway. It worked out well. Thanks. Stevo
awesome job guys
This stump was a big job but I had fun. What I like, it is gone. Thanks. Stevo
Good day Wow U done alot of work Good job.
It was a lot of work but work that I enjoyed. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Just removed most of the dead stumps in my yard with a reciprocating saw and a shovel. I'm definitely going to try the augar bit and cordless drill next time. 👍
Most think I am crazy but the method works great. An average stump takes about three hours and it is gone forever. This one was pretty big. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
I'll give you kudos for the determination to DIY this thing. My fingers would be dialing a phone number to get it done. Interesting project though. Anytime I see using a shop vac for dirt, I know this is well beyond my pay grade.
I have done four stumps now with this system and I don't mind doing it. This one was extra huge but what a great feeling when it was done. It kept the neighbors amused as well. Thanks. Stevo
So satisfying 🙌
It looks like a horrible job but I find it quite fun. This one was extra big but a typical root usually takes about 3 hours. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
I’m so glad I saw this video I was about to drop 45 grand on a stump grinder for a business start up but really need is a shop vac from harbor freight and a sawzall with a couple batteries and about a week or two
This root was a big job but a typical root only takes me about 3 hour or so to remove it. Nice thing about this method is, the root is gone forever. I have ground a few stumps and I prefer this. I know it looks crazy. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Yup, used my Shopvac to do this as well - EFFECTIVE! Though I slice and dice the stump with a chainsaw 👍
Glad to hear someone else give it a try cause it does work. The only thing with a chain saw is that the dirt does dull it quick. Got a couple more to do this season as well. Thanks. Stevo
Neighbors hate this guy's one simple trick.
This job brought out the neighbors for sure. They wanted to know what the crazy one was doing. Thanks. Stevo
I did the same thing slowly and not worried about sinking spots after years 👍🏾 ( I used a chain saw and cut the roots 🙂↔️)
The chainsaw is quicker but it sure does dull the blade if you hit some dirt. When I removed the root, I built a driveway and it is still looking good. Thanks. Stevo
Nice Job dude
It is actually a fun job to do. Every year I look for a couple to pull out. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Wow! Just wow!!
I have done a few roots now and I quite enjoy the process. This one is a bit over the top but it is now buried upside down at a friends acreage. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Great entertainment, thanks 🇬🇧
It definitely kept me entertained for a while. Well worth it. Thanks. Stevo
You went downright archeological on that tree.
It did feel at times like I was digging up a dinosaur. I enjoyed it. Thanks. Stevo
I have so many questions but great example of the most difficult possible way to remove a stump
Way easier to hire a big piece of equipment to have it removed but that is costly. I was building a driveway so the whole root had to go. Stump grinders don't go deep enough. Thanks. Stevo
Pourquoi ne pas l'avoir tronçonné à la fin ? Du bois de chauffage gratuit , je pense, même les racines sont bonnes à brûler pour se chauffer ...
@@NIMPO55 Thanks😀. Stevo
Absolutely amazing! I never dreamt that there were so many tentacle type roots under ground. It would be understandable though to hold the weight that is above ground. What did you do with the massive hunk of wood? Thanks for sharing the massive event that just kept on going and going.
The root is now buried upside down at a friends acreage. ua-cam.com/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/v-deo.html Thanks Stevo
You could have another life as an archaeologist! I use similar method with stumps round my place - tractor tyre crowbar, an ice axe, spade, regular axe, small chainsaw and wheelbarrow are my tools. It's actually quite good fun and very rewarding once you get the ground levelled and seeded and you see the grass growing ... then you think "tree ... what tree,? did we have a tree there?" Best regards from Scotland.
Some think you are wasting your time digging them out but when you are done, they are gone for good. I also think it is fun to do. Thanks. Stevo
Another thing that's important Stevo is that if you bring heavy vehicles in near other trees (to dig up or drag out the stump) then the ground gets compressed and their roots cannot breathe. Your gentle method keeps nearby trees safer.
@@emmockladdie Never thought of that but you would be right about the damage. Something to keep in mind. Thanks. Stevo
It is so nice to take time enjoy your own company.
Can't lie, it was a fun day. Thanks. Stevo
Dynamite works wonders ✨️ 👌 😊
I removed a large stump with some roots bigger than trunk. It took my 6 months using simple tools. I know how he feels.
That is awesome to meet someone with determination. I was most surprised with natures design and how the roots actually grew. It sure feels good when you finally get the job done. Thanks. Stevo
I think I would have left it exposed like that. It is so cool. Lot of work to cut it out now.
Normally I would hack off the roots but I kept it intact so we could bury it upside down at a friends acreage. It is art now. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 that is so cool it does look like art. Almost like an octopus.
Awesome job! I have to do something similar. Think I'll do a bit of pressure washing on roots and chop them in smaller more manage bits for removal rather than showing off driving down the road with that monster. 😄
The smart thing to do would be to cut it up but I took the root out to a friends acreage and he buried it upside down. Thanks. Stevo
Bro ate the edibles and got started and had to see it through
They may have helped. It is really a great method when you need to save some money. Kind of fun as well. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 no sweat man I've also enjoyed lol. I agree and have also used shop vac and or air compressor or pressure washer to excavate more surgically. Great method! 🍻
@@pancaked7777777 Someday I will give the pressure washer a try but it does create a lot of mud but that might be fun. Thanks. Stevo
13:33 That is really cool looking root system, it is naturally grown art ,i would try and save it to make something groovy. Wow, who says groovy, Lol, me. Alot of work ,great video Stevo.
Nature creates some very interesting things. It is art now. ua-cam.com/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/v-deo.html Thanks. Stevo
Power washer and chain saw work really well.
Someday I will try the pressure washer but it does create mud. Chainsaws do not like dirt so I do prefer the reciprocating saw. Thanks. Stevo
That is the best looking top soil.
The topsoil was really nice stuff. I was fortunate to have a place to put it. I built a driveway where the root was so there was a lot of dirt to remove. Thanks. Stevo
Best digging tool is something like a spear. It concentrates force and has precision. A straight crowbar is better than a scrapper. Shovel is good for moving soil. The vac is more hassle because you keep having to empty it. A hand trowel is better.
I find the vac works good cause the dirt has to be removed anyways. Either or, you save money by doing it yourself and it is completely gone. Thanks. Stevo
Impressive
I get a lot of slack about this method but it works great and it's kind of fun. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
you have way too much time on your hands friend.
More time than money. I have done four roots now and I enjoy the process. Nice thing about doing it this way, the root is gone. Thanks. Stevo
Compressed air can blow the dirt out and reveal roots, but eye protection and a good mask are needed for sure, and I also recommend a long sleeve shirt.
I have seen some videos on that and it would work as well but a little messier. Thanks. Stevo
Holy shit stevo wow what a job sir
Ya the job was bigger than I thought it would be but you know, I would do it again. Still better than grinding it out. Thanks. Stevo
This looks like something I would have tried, and would have persisted and got it done. However, I saw on UA-cam sawing the stump very close to the ground then saw crosshatches in it then slowly (days) soak kerosene into it. I then treated it like a campfire base and placed kindling then larger firewood on top. It burned like a cigar for days and I now have one smallish hole to fill with soil. Never thought it would be that easy. Not very gratifying though.
Pure comedy!
You should have been there. Thanks. Stevo
I removed a much smaller tree,and used my pressure washer to expose and clean the roots so I could use my sawzall.
I will try a pressure washer one day but it does make a lot of mud. Would be fun though. Thanks. Stevo
Time & pressure.... Sir, after crawling through 10 football fields of shit, i am glad you came out smelling of roses. say hello to Red for me.
I have done 4 roots now and a lot of time spent on this one. Smaller roots usually take about 4 hours or so. Thanks. Stevo
That’s a huge job! I would have just cut it with my chain saw and then taken an angle grinder with a diamond wheel to grind the roots down, but it would have been in thousands of pieces, and then you need to deal with the ground sinking as it rots over the years.
Looks like it ended up very nice and left no trace it was there. Would have been cool to make something out if it like a huge table or something like that…
Well it is a art piece now. We took it out to a friends acreage and he buried it upside down. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 interesting, do you have an update vid of this root now as an art piece?
@@amaiaamaiaa I do. ua-cam.com/video/8MDgtZmMC-Q/v-deo.html . Thanks. Stevo
I have an Addon that let's me sort my 100+ Subs by categories I set, therefor newly released videos are displayed like a Cable TV menu that displays which shows/movies are scheduled to play. This is pretty cool idea to vacuum up the dirt like that, I've subscribed to your channel and added you to the DIY category.
That is quite interesting. Saves a lot of looking. Thanks. Stevo
@@jmd1743 will do
The wood from that would make excellent firewood being tightly green. It would burn a long time just a thought.
I had the tree slabbed up at a fiends mill so it did not go to waste. Thought about the firewood option but there were a lot of branches and splitting it would be a task. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Awesome 😎
I have done a few roots now and it works great. Thanks. Stevo
This is amazing!! And isn’t it incredible what you can accomplish with a damn sawzall and pruning blades haha. It’s comical how much Iv cut up with only a handful of 12” Diablo pruning blades
On a typical root, it only takes me one of those blades. I can't believe how they stay sharp going through all of that dirt. Thanks. Stevo
You can use a water blaster and a shopvac capable of wet vacuuming, suck up all the sludge.
I think using a pressure washer would be quicker but it does leave a mess. One day I am going to give that a try. Thanks. Stevo
That does look like fun. I'm surprised none of the neighbors volunteered to pitch-in.
They sure did stop by to watch though. Thanks. Stevo
There have been times where someone offered to help me, and I ended up regretting accepting that persons help. (They may end up doing things that you do not agree with)
Sometimes, it's better to do the work yourself.
I do almost the same thing.
At the point where you are doing the scraping and vacuuming, I do not do that.
Instead, I use a water hose with a sprayer nozzle set on "jet" or "stream", and use that to spray the sand and rocks off of the roots. Then I go back to using the shovel, and dig out what just got sprayed off the roots. So, I go back and forth between the shovel and spraying, and I eventually end up with very clean roots than can now be cut with the chainsaw, without worrying about sand and rocks dulling my chain.
Using the water makes it a **LOT** easier to clean the debris out of the way. I would choose that over the scraping/drilling/vacuuming idea.
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I do not know how well my technique works in soil that has clay in it.
I have only done it in soil without clay, and it works great in that.
I want to try a pressure washer at some point but I did not want to deal with the mud. I built a driveway where the root was so had a lot of digging to do. It turned out great and I did not mind the work. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959
I don't know about clay in soil, but for regular soil/dirt, a pressure washer is overkill, and could spray the dirt everywhere. Just a regular garden hose and sprayer nozzle has worked fine for me, on digging out 3 different stumps in the past. It may sound like using water is going to make a muddy mess, but when done properly, it can be far cleaner than not using water.
When using the water hose, you can wash the dirt off the roots from a distance, instead of crawling around in there and getting all dirty.
@@shawbros We do have clay and it gets slimy and slippery when it gets wet but it is a great tough base. Thanks. Stevo
How's she goin'? Wow Stevo, that was a job and a half eh!!! It looked like a big monster from the black lagoon or something. A big, big job, but it did pull out pretty clean. Thanks for sharing and take care!!!
Definitely alien looking. To keep my mind off the major task ahead, I pretended I was digging up a dinosaur. This was a big job but I would do it again. Have a friend that wants two smaller roots removed. Will do those when I need beer. Thanks, Stevo
It would have been beautiful to left it excavated and built around it. Used the stump for a table base... What a waste.. Nice guy.. Hard worker.
The root is now an art piece at least. I buried it upside down at my buddies acreage. Looks awesome. Thanks. Stevo
I salute you for your determination. Was there any reason why it had to be kept intact to haul away as opposed to chopped up in more manageable pieces?
Normally I would chop it up but I took it out to a friends acreage and buried it upside down. If you are interested, there is a link in the description. Thanks. Stevo
I have a blue spruce stump to remove also, about the same size as yours. What you did is nothing short of amazing. I’m going to dig around mine and then cut it up with a chainsaw. Hats off to you sir!You should have a few million views for this video.
It was a big job but I enjoyed it, mind you I did not do it in one day. The reciprocating saw worked very well cause you can dull a chainsaw quick if you hit any dirt. I hope you have success getting yours out. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 I’m not looking forward to it Stevo, lots of chores in the fall as you know. I’m in Ontario, so winter is just around the corner.
Thanks for the reciprocating saw tip. I have one.
@@adamsons2890 Once you get going, it goes faster than you think. I get the time thing, I have a couple more stumps to get rid of. Stevo
Sawzall will be your friend
выкорчевывать пеньки с помощью эвакуатора! такого я еще не встречал
Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Which blade are you using in your recip saw?😮
Looks like one of them old octopus furnaces
When you ant got nothing but time why not. Makes for great video
My thoughts exactly. Thanks. Stevo
WOW Stevo that was some work eh. It looks like some kind of alien or something
It is definitely alien looking. Nature never ceases to amaze me. Took a little longer than I wanted but I got er done. Thanks Dave. Stevo
Are you insane? Why didn't you cut the roots off with a chainsaw before loading it?
Cutting the roots would be the smart thing to do but a buddy of mine buried it upside down in his yard. It does look cool there. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 I was thinking it was an art piece by the way you were exhuming it like a dinosaur fossil. Why didn't you mention what the plans were in the video? It would've been cool to see it buried as well.
@@richardsmith2721 I do have another video called :What happened to my 48 ft Spruce Tree" that shows it buried upside down. If you find time, give it a watch. Thanks. Stevo
My guess is it's going to become a sculpted piece of art. I see an octopus
@@Hussain- interesting. thank you
Liquifying the soil and pumping out works, too
That would be quicker for sure but then I would have to deal with the mud. One day I am going to use that method. Thanks. Stevo
It was good to get all that out of the ground. It made me want to take a recipe saw to those roots after you got it on the trailor.
Normally I would cut the roots off but we buried the root upside down at a friends acreage. Thanks. Stevo
Kudos for job well-done. I would have used a chain saw to remove the roots before tying to load it. Wound have made it considerably smaller and lighter to load.
Normally I would cut the roots off but in this case, we took the root to a friends acreage and buried it upside down, The link for that is in the description if you are interested. Thanks. Stevo
I miss the good old days of a few sticks of dynamite LOL
actually, renting a small excavator can be fun for the whole family just digging all around tree and breaking off roots till it comes out.
You use to be able go to the store and buy it if you were a farmer here. I would like to give it a try. Thanks for tuning in. Stevo
Mini excavator in my area rents for 145 bucks a day , 98 for 4 hours . This is a 1 hour job max for a mini excavator.
Would of made life easier but I am not afraid of a little hard work and actually enjoy the process. Most roots only take 3 to 4 hours so that is not too bad. Thanks. Stevo
I would've had a hard time parting with such a gorgeous specimen.
I wished I still had the tree but one that big and so close to the house would do some damage. The stump is buried upside down at a friends acreage so it will always be there for a reminder. Thanks. Stevo
@@stevoj8959 ahh yes I understand that wholeheartedly, that stump is so beautiful...it's like a spider. Didn't realize how very gorgeous it was til you had it outta the ground. Thanks for your reply, hope to see more cool stuff on your channel.
For those of you that haven't noticed. This guy works crime scene clean up for like 30 years . And this tree has committed some of the most heinous crimes out there, there are trees and then there are roots of spruce trees ...
Dom - Dom
.... These are their stories ...
Some think the method I used was a crime. It really worked out good. Got a couple more roots lined up this season. Normally I cut the roots but left them in tacked and buried it upside down. Thanks for the cool comment. Stevo