Excavation is key to stump removal using a chain saw and hand tools -- no grinder or stump puller

[@hairtodaydave45]

Use a sawzall with pruning blade to cut roots. Blade will not dull in the dirt.

[@corporategonecountry]

Okay. Sounds good. I'll definitely do that. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@DennisLindley-sr4ye]

You made it look easy. I have 3 stumps about the same size and trying to decide on a method like you've done or rent a stump grinder. I have a small Stihl saw, but concerned about the dirt dulling up the chain and not cutting well like yours did.

[@corporategonecountry]

That's a tough call with 3 stumps. I might be tempted to rent a stump grinder in that instance, especially at my age (65). If you did try to tackle them without a grinder, hopefully you'd have cool weather, making it easier to work in.

[@leedanielson7452]

Nice job!!! 👍

[@corporategonecountry]

Much appreciated. Thanks!

[@rb67mustang]

I had an overgrown shrub that I cut down. I did the same as you did by shoveling around the roots. Then I went to work with the chainsaw, and it was hard and difficult to cut. Eventually, I ruined the blade because I got into the dirt a couple of times. My brother in law said I should've drilled a bunch of holes in the stump and filled them with diesel fuel to saturate the stump, and then lite if on fire and burn it out. He said that's how a lot of people do it in Florida.

[@corporategonecountry]

I had a neighbor tell me do the hole drilling and diesel fuel thing as well. I think I'll try it on another stump and see how it works.

[@ThatwasZenThisisMeow]

yikes... maybe that can work in soil with zero rocks, but here in New England, stumps ALL have rocks embedded at, below, and slightly above the soil line

[@corporategonecountry]

Yeah, rocks could be problematic depending on how big they are. I've done some work at a different property where bedrock can be only 6" below the surface in one area and 10 feet away, you can dig down 2 feet. I guess you never know till you put a shovel in the ground. Thanks for the comment.

[@fredpope8293]

This is a video for people who want to play in the dirt. Chainsaws in the dirt? Just rent a stump grinder.

[@corporategonecountry]

If I had a stump that was say 24" in diameter, I'd probably go with a stump grinder. Otherwise, if I can dig without much obstruction, I don't mind playing in the dirt. Thanks for watching.