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No-Machine easy sod/turf removal method

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Eric B

Eric B

Күн бұрын

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@Tetrastructural
@Tetrastructural Жыл бұрын
This video is perfect. Super helpful, super concise. No BS. It would be heaven if all DIY videos on KZbin were like this! You just made my day!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
It would be heaven if all comments were like this one. Thanks!
@islandgrlwithgunz623
@islandgrlwithgunz623 Жыл бұрын
Hey I second that. I just spent 20 looking over 30 KZbin clips on how to fix my turn signal issue but it took me that long to take the information from 6 clips it's so simple. I hate the BS and stories 😂
@kristenrush1759
@kristenrush1759 9 ай бұрын
Just have to comment that we used your method with our zoysia that had invaded and filled up an empty flowerbed. Our yard guys had been taking care of that bit of "yard" and it was gorgeous grass, but we decided to return the bed to the flowers. It took almost no time to roll up our zoysia and transfer it to another location. We were absolutely dumbfounded at how easy it was to do! I don't think it took more than 20 minutes. Thanks for the DIY!!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 9 ай бұрын
Happy to hear it work well for you. I had to look up what zoysia is - I guess there's lots of grass types out there. Thanks!
@patrujo
@patrujo 2 жыл бұрын
Rolls came out surprisingly well. But your neighbors must have thought you lost it when you first started circular sawing your lawn. I raise my glass to you weird human🍻
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I had a lot of explaining to do.
@sammagham7989
@sammagham7989 7 ай бұрын
Neighbor: why is he cutting the Earth and filming it!!!! Honey we need to move!
@DIYAllied
@DIYAllied 3 жыл бұрын
"when your neighbors are at work, or at night, or with a bag over your head" LOL I feel you brother
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thx
@kevinanderson9752
@kevinanderson9752 3 жыл бұрын
Oh that was a good chuckle ...
@darthinvader2738
@darthinvader2738 3 жыл бұрын
I snorted when he said that part. Too funny. 😂😂😂
@MsFated
@MsFated 3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I do. If I do Anything DIY that would look stupid I just wait for my neighbours to be at work before getting started lol
@santhavaraja3373
@santhavaraja3373 3 жыл бұрын
Lol.. I died 🤣
@privatesender5281
@privatesender5281 2 ай бұрын
ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!! Holy Cow! All these videos on how to use machines, special cutters, dang, you name it and all I need to do is cut a slash in the grass with my circular saw and then roll it up! YOU ARE A DIY GENIUS! Your so good, that I'm subscribing right now - you earned it!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the support! Hope it's useful.
@Gor3osrs
@Gor3osrs Жыл бұрын
I'm literally about to remove about 600 square feet of sod by hand and I'm so glad I found this video!!! You're awesome!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
I hope it works out for you. Thanks!
@james90755
@james90755 Жыл бұрын
Did you remove it? I am thinking about 600 sqft myself, and need to estimate the time.
@Gor3osrs
@Gor3osrs Жыл бұрын
@james90755 my grass had to many weeds so I ended up renting a sod remover and it helped out a ton
@yearight7956
@yearight7956 3 жыл бұрын
In a past life this guy helped design the pyramids. If you made this method up you a have to be an engineer. If you’re not an engineer let’s talk. I would put money into any idea as savvy as this. You should patten this method and see if any companies would buy it or make it and give you a fair cut. This is great for an average homeowner who doesn’t want a machine or to spend 300 for a day. Well done sir.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
I am an engineer... well spotted!
@mots7977
@mots7977 2 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best tutorials to remove sod that I have ever seen. Well done on this. Great help!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Thx for sayin'... hope it helps!
@jbrownch
@jbrownch 2 жыл бұрын
Genius! This works like a champ, even in FL with St. Augustine sod. My neighbors actually thought this was genius as well. MUCH better than renting the sod cutting machine.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate the feedback. My neighbors think I'm nuts... and so do many of my viewers. Glad to hear it worked out for you. Thanks!
@lyoness6
@lyoness6 6 ай бұрын
This. Is. Frigging. Brilliant. I've spent the past 3 days trying to pull up the sod in my front yard - I have blisters on my blisters. I'm totally stealing this idea. Thank you!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 6 ай бұрын
Sounds familiar - my wife and I were exhausted after going chunk by chunk ripping up just the first 10 feet. Plus it nearly filled the compost bin. I hope it helps. Thx!
@jakefriesenjake
@jakefriesenjake 4 ай бұрын
If you keep on doing it, like for the next 5 years straight, those blisters turn into hard calluses. You'll be stronger than ever!
@margueriterizzo7925
@margueriterizzo7925 Жыл бұрын
This is amazing. Very clever way to remove sod. I read about cutting with reciprocating saw, but this is genius rolling it up on 4x4. Great video.
@DreamingCatStudio
@DreamingCatStudio 2 жыл бұрын
This is genius! I'm too old and in pain to do it, but I'm in awe of how clever this tip is. Thank you!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear about the pain. I'm old enough to know what you're talking about, but young enough that the pain is still mild and manageable. Hang in there. I do appreciate the feedback - thanks!
@PaulGDowling
@PaulGDowling Жыл бұрын
Stick with weed killer. You do not want to try this with a bad back especially if your lawn is in bad shape.
@yemmiagbebi
@yemmiagbebi Жыл бұрын
This is arguably the cleverest idea I’ve come across in 25 years on and offline. It is lateral thinking on a totally different level. The tools needed are simple and very straightforward. I will be using this method to lift the turf for the path I am laying in my back garden from the patio to the Arbour at the the corner of the garden. Thank you so much for sharing. I OWE you a pint of beer and a pizza if you ever visit England/U.K.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
You're too kind... thanks! Pizza sounds good as long as it doesn't come with the mushy peas. JK - I actually like the mushy peas at most pubs. I hope it works out well for you. Cheers!
@natalieannehoward1929
@natalieannehoward1929 3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! I have a small front lawn that I want to convert to garden beds and was dreading the process of tearing it up. This is amazing and really simple - plus I already have all the tools for the job. Thank you so much for posting!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I hope it works for you.
@AlisonCrush
@AlisonCrush Жыл бұрын
What a great idea. We've just moved into a house where the lawn is full of weeds and clearly been down for years. I haven't used a circular saw but your method works well, is quicker and more satisfying and I'm a five foot woman. So if I can do it... Many thanks
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Good to hear - glad it's useful. Thanks!
@AndrewK209
@AndrewK209 2 жыл бұрын
Everytime i touch my yard i imagine my neighbors saying to themselves "how can he possibly make it look any worse" 😅😅😅
@anniegrace1784
@anniegrace1784 Жыл бұрын
That is so funny. I love it.
@somebodywatchin
@somebodywatchin Жыл бұрын
Do r worry about what they think!
@deenababie
@deenababie Жыл бұрын
LOLOL
@sawa1409
@sawa1409 11 ай бұрын
Particularly my case! 😂
@79vluz
@79vluz 9 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣 I can relate!
@ericcarbonell9927
@ericcarbonell9927 Жыл бұрын
This is a great video. It takes an engineer’s mind to think of this process. Very helpful. Thank you
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated. Yes, my background is in engineering - well spotted. Thanks!
@michaelhobbs8082
@michaelhobbs8082 Жыл бұрын
Every KZbin video should follow this man’s lead.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
I wish all KZbin comments were like this. Thanks!
@uberdash007
@uberdash007 Жыл бұрын
Extremely educational you gave franchise directions on how to get rid grass
@shepshape2585
@shepshape2585 Жыл бұрын
This isn't really what I was looking for, but I had to watch the whole thing because it's just too funny. Great ideas by the way.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Glad it was entertaining. Hope you found what you we're looking for elsewhere. Thx
@shepshape2585
@shepshape2585 Жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric I did, thanks.
@vuk8985
@vuk8985 Жыл бұрын
2 years later and still a very good video. Thank you for posting.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks - I'll take it. Hope it's helpful.
@obsidiansea
@obsidiansea 2 жыл бұрын
Replacing my lawn grass with beneficial native plants. I ripped up a section w/hand tools, shook out the dirt (I needed it there), and now have a pile of decomposing grass with my compost. Can't wait for the plants to grow in the spring. 😊🌱
@sheldonortiz4816
@sheldonortiz4816 Жыл бұрын
Tested this out in a small area. Works great. I didn’t have rebar I just used the Maddox to help lift up the excess stuck grass. Now I just need to continue down my drive and re route my sprinklers
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Good to hear! Thx.
@ShellieSager
@ShellieSager 2 жыл бұрын
WOW! I don't think I have the strength to do this, but this is genius and so helpful! I knew someone had to have a logical way to do this!
@hellsbellez
@hellsbellez 2 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah!! 😀 I was fretting how I was going to remove my lawn to redo into a meadow and this just made me eager to get started, thank YOU! Brilliant 💡 🏆⭐
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
My pleaseure - Hope it goes well!
@MrDwaynecasey
@MrDwaynecasey 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, my mother-in-law is building a new addition and there would be a lot of grass that I could potentially use in my yard so this will help if we go down that route. Thanks so much for showing how to make your own sod.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Glad it's helpful - your situation is perfect for this approach. Hope it goes well. Thx
@jumpermode
@jumpermode 2 жыл бұрын
DUDE!! This is by far the best of KZbin video I've ever seen!!! It's quick, to the point, VERY INFORMATIVE w/ tips I've never even heard of and you're quite hilarious!! THANK YOU FOR NOT WASTING ANY MORE BRAIN CELLS LOL !! 12/10 WOOT WOOT !! 🙌
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the feedback - hope it's useful. Thanks!
@paulhaggett3710
@paulhaggett3710 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea- it worked really well. I used a 9" angle grinder along a batten of wood rather than a circular saw. It worked fine, you need to be wary of kickback keeping body parts out of the line of fire. Thanks
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds good. Power tools rule over hacking and chopping by hand. Thanks for sharing.
@Miss.Patlii
@Miss.Patlii 2 жыл бұрын
What is 9” angle grinder along a better of wood. I don’t have circular saw.
@goldenretriever1508
@goldenretriever1508 2 жыл бұрын
What a great idea. The only issue is that it's a two person job, but still the best option I have seen. Great video.
@Ar4nd0mTh0ught
@Ar4nd0mTh0ught 4 ай бұрын
You're a genius. Thank you for this. Probably just saved my neck and back some serious pain, and a good 50% of the hours I was about to lose working on this. Hopefully i don't hit any big rocks with the sawblade :P
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 4 ай бұрын
Thanks for sayin' - Hope it works out!
@lordunholy
@lordunholy 2 жыл бұрын
This is incredibly clever. It helps to have an edger and an ice chisel to start the edge. Thanks!
@christophergroom1183
@christophergroom1183 3 ай бұрын
Great video. I have already sprayed and killed the areas of zoysia that I'm converting shrubs and flowers. I'll see what this method yields given this difference. Thanks for the ingenious and money-saving idea.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 ай бұрын
Hope it's useful. Thanks!
@aharami
@aharami 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea for when I have to install underground sprinklers. I'll use your method to dig up narrow channels of sod before digging my trench.
@atomatom6442
@atomatom6442 3 жыл бұрын
Try using a reciprocating saw, faster and easier. Good idea!
@brianbailey462
@brianbailey462 Жыл бұрын
my thoughts exactly
@jaynook4980
@jaynook4980 7 ай бұрын
My favorite landscaping tool! Cuts limbs, roots, stumps like no other! Cheers 🍻
@talksickgamer
@talksickgamer 6 ай бұрын
​@@jaynook4980 Cuts limbs? 😲 The fuck you doing with that recip saw man? 🤨
@j-man-oo2ze
@j-man-oo2ze 5 ай бұрын
​@@talksickgamer😂😂😂
@to8484
@to8484 2 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful. I really appreciate that someone else could use it. Reduce reuse recycle right👍🏽
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Less work for me and it helped the guy who picked it up - he said he just needed a small amount of turf for his kids to play on.
@MsCaribbeanChick
@MsCaribbeanChick Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness!!! You’re a meticulous genius and I thank you for sharing! Here I go. Wish me luck 😊
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying. Hope it goes well for you!
@stevebriggs2007
@stevebriggs2007 Жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I wish I came across this yesterday, before I rented a sod cutter for the weekend to do a small area.
@AC_Milan1899
@AC_Milan1899 10 ай бұрын
Circular blade attachment on your trimmer also works well but an excellent process that you have devised
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 10 ай бұрын
Agreed - a cutting blade attachment on a trimmer works nicely for making the linear cuts if you have one. Thanks!
@DaveBattle
@DaveBattle Жыл бұрын
Excellent idea. I never would have thought of using a circular saw, brilliant. Thanks for making the video!
@lsoedits2012
@lsoedits2012 Жыл бұрын
Hope it helps. Thanks!
@salvatorem1959
@salvatorem1959 2 жыл бұрын
Wow. Pretty cool Great idea and thank you for sharing . I'm in the middle of doing my first sod job for a neighbor and I'm removing old sod that isn't in great condition with pick axe and pitch fork . Shaking the dirt out then throwing pieces of old sod into garbage . It's hard work but it feels good . Again thank you for sharing this , I will remember this and probably use it in the future
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, if the turf is in bad shape you might have a hard time getting someone to come and take it. Good luck!
@salvatorem1959
@salvatorem1959 2 жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric oh no I'm just throwing this stuff out. It was sod that was laid two years ago but never really grew well due to my neighbor being in his 80s and was taking care of his wife as well. So he couldn't do the necessary watering and what not in the following weeks after laying the sod . This time im gonna water the grass and take care after I lay it out since he lives right around the corner from me . Ty again , Be well and have a great summer
@mattvanbilsen9514
@mattvanbilsen9514 5 ай бұрын
This is brillant idea. I need to remove the grass about 2m×2m size. I will let you know in a few days if it works well. Thank u for sharing idea.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 5 ай бұрын
Hope it works out. Thanks!
@DAP253
@DAP253 6 ай бұрын
This is a crazy method.. I just rented a sod cutter for $78 from HomeDepot.. Very easy to use only took about 2hrs to cut and remove the sod from a 25x15foot area. Yes you need a truck or small trailer to get the sod cutter.. But the sod cutter is the way to go!!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 6 ай бұрын
"Crazy good", maybe... am I right!? Yeah, I don't even have a trailer hitch, so I was looking at a truck rental as well as renting the cutter. Decided to go the Red Green route instead.
@hqte1874
@hqte1874 2 жыл бұрын
Wow that was genius! I’m going to rent the machine at Home Depot for $100 because I’m not quite that patient but what a great tutorial!!
@HousBinPhartiin
@HousBinPhartiin 2 жыл бұрын
What a great way to cut sod! Very ingenious! I need to cut 308 sqft. of sod for a gravel shed pad and I will try your method. Thanks.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good fit for this method - hope it goes well!
@richardmarcott4343
@richardmarcott4343 3 жыл бұрын
Instead of a saw use an edger, also spray paint your lines makes it easier as you can stand up
@brettcw
@brettcw 2 жыл бұрын
That was going to be my question. I have a gas edger and was wondering if the blade depth would be sufficient. Seeing it done with a circular saw blade seems to answer my question!
@bobd.
@bobd. 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea for removing sod! I have about 240 sq. ft. to remove and I may give this a try. I think I will try a piece of 4" PVC pipe (since I already have some) in place of the 4x4. When it comes time to remove it from the roll it will slip out much easier than the 4x4 having to be beaten out with a hammer. A PVC coupling or a cap on one end and drill your 3/4" hole through that for the turning lever/handle. The coupling is as thick or thicker than the pipe and drilling through it and the pipe should have enough strength to support the lever. Most big box stores sell short lengths (2 foot long) of 4" SCH 40 PVC pipe for less than $10, I believe 3" pipe would work also. You don't even need glue so don't buy any if you don't have some already, just get the pipe cap fully seated on one end. When it's time to remove the pipe pull it out from the end with the cap using the lever as a handle and centering it on the pipe. The end with no fitting should slide through the sod roll with little effort. You should not need a hammer or other tool to drive it out. Wetting the outside of the pipe with a little water before rolling up the sod may help if the sod is very dry, but the grass should slip fairly easily on the smooth plastic pipe without it. For cutting I will try my edger rather than mess up my circular saw. If using a circular saw be aware that any stones which the blade finds (and there WILL be some) can be ejected upwards with significant force to don't be hanging your face over the saw or let people get in front of you when cutting. Safety glasses are a good choice here.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
PVC might be worth a try - always nice when you can use something you already have lying around. I agree that it'll be easier to pound out, but I wonder if the pipe will spin inside the roll of turf as you're cranking it along pulling up the grass. Not sure what will happen. I hope it works out for you.
@smailib
@smailib 2 жыл бұрын
This is some ingenious outside-of-the-box thinking! Great idea!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks - hope it's helpful!
@HandsomeDevil5444
@HandsomeDevil5444 Жыл бұрын
the world needs more Eric B's. Nice!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
That might make the world a little weird, but thanks... I'll take it!
@colleenfrantz7036
@colleenfrantz7036 Жыл бұрын
niiiiiice!!!! MUCH better than how I thought I was going to have to tackle it! THANKS!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Hope it helps - Thanks.
@soremi4626
@soremi4626 2 жыл бұрын
This is the most brilliant way ever seen. Great job !
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so - hope it's helpful.
@Rexcrispy
@Rexcrispy Ай бұрын
Great idea... probably use an edger to cut the grass if you have one
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 29 күн бұрын
Agreed! Thx
@nathanirvine3007
@nathanirvine3007 6 ай бұрын
I'm going to do this to level a large high area and put it back flat. Thank you.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 6 ай бұрын
Great idea! I never thought of that application. Hope it goes well.
@nickpizdaglava4946
@nickpizdaglava4946 2 жыл бұрын
I did the same with a circular saw but you perfected it the timber post and crank bar brilliant. Thankyou!
@erval9
@erval9 Жыл бұрын
Great tip. I’m thinking of removing 50 sq ft of Saint Augustine sod from my front yard and transfer it to a small patch in my backyard. I was thinking of scraping through underneath the sod but st augustine sod roots are too thick and heavy with the moist soil. It’s possible but it would be a pain in the rear to do it. Your method seems silly but better than breaking your back or paying hundreds of dollars for machinery or landscapers
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Sounds like a good plan - hope it works well for you. Thanks!
@paulgreenleaf600
@paulgreenleaf600 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea. If you have a Stihl Kombi and the bed edger attachment you can use that in place of the circular saw. You will loose like a inch of sod when you cut your lines.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Good point - a powered edging tool would spare you the embarrassment of using the saw. I suppose you could cut the lines by hand with a hatchet if you don't have any power tools.
@mattmcd2803
@mattmcd2803 3 жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric what about a half moon edger? It’s what I have, don’t have a circular saw or even a power edger
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
@@mattmcd2803 The half-moon edger would work fine if you have one. There are lots of ways to make the strip cut other than the circular saw. A sharp ice spade would do it. You could get down on the ground and use a hatchet. As long as the cut is fairly straight/clean it should be fine.
@AriEvergreen
@AriEvergreen Жыл бұрын
This is genius and so carefully explained. Thanks for posting.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so - hope it's helpful.
@Scottyd2104
@Scottyd2104 2 жыл бұрын
Really good technique especially for grasses like Kentucky bluegrass. I've started a similar area and thought there would be an easier way. This definitely makes the sod nicer especially if you are going to let someone else have it. Alas, no matter what you try, it's still going to be tedious and time consuming. Great vid!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
You make a good point - it is still a fair amount of work no matter how efficient you try to be. Maybe I shouldn't have used the word "easy" in the title. Thx.
@mjb12141963
@mjb12141963 3 жыл бұрын
BRILLIANT!! So simple a process. So many times I could have used this Idea.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Nice! Hope it helps. Thx
@Striperman
@Striperman 3 жыл бұрын
That was very creative and it seemed to work well. I recently just used a manual sod cutter that I rented for $35 for the day and did 1500 sq ft. All is required is to kick it and hold on to the handles and the blade and roller does the rest. :)
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
I do like the look of those manual machines, but I've never tried one to compare the level of effort required. They are probably just as good as what I did, plus you do get to stand up while using it - that helps some. I have some foot problems, so the kicking looked rough to me but most users would likely be ok. Thanks for the input.
@rawon
@rawon 2 жыл бұрын
Where do you rent it from? Home depot?
@Striperman
@Striperman 2 жыл бұрын
@@rawon You can if they have that in your area or a local tool rental place is where I rented mine.
@_RayOfLight_
@_RayOfLight_ 3 жыл бұрын
Man , you shared a brilliant idea 💡. Great 👍 job . God bless you .
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying!
@florencewang8388
@florencewang8388 2 жыл бұрын
👍best I’ve seen DYI removing the sod.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated. Thanks!
@awperonline6576
@awperonline6576 3 жыл бұрын
Very creative. I too use tools for things that they were not originally meant for and they do a great job.
@kimberlyfisher252
@kimberlyfisher252 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I'm not gonna do this but this is utterly brilliant.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying!
@Clintlederhat
@Clintlederhat 3 ай бұрын
To cut the sod from the soil, I use a saws-all wood blade fitted with a homemade handle.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 ай бұрын
Sounds reasonable... thanks for the tip.
@javee-th5no
@javee-th5no 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome Job! U shot that like a champ! I also appreciate u putting video in narative speed x2..
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
My son filmed the work and helped putting the video together. Thx
@patric5076
@patric5076 2 жыл бұрын
Wow how ingenious. You're like MacGyver. Thank you for sharing.
@hectordehesa2118
@hectordehesa2118 2 жыл бұрын
I love a good hard day of work. This looks like a great idea.
@jackdaniels2905
@jackdaniels2905 4 ай бұрын
You could use an edger instead of a circular saw, it's a long handled semi circle looking tool.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 4 ай бұрын
Yep, I used one of those all the time as a kid doing yard work with my folks. I no longer have one, but many viewer have said the same thing about using edgers (powered or manual) instead of the saw. Whatever gets the job done! Thanks
@Mr1fingersalute
@Mr1fingersalute Жыл бұрын
Nice! Backyard ingenuity at its finest!💪🏻👌🏻
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks! In the words of the great Mr. Red Green... If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.
@ErrantChordier
@ErrantChordier 3 жыл бұрын
Ah, the use of the wood roller is a clever idea, thanks for sharing. I think that if you have time to plan, you could repeatedly scalp the area in the preceding weeks during spring. Scalped grass quickly catches up to taller grass, that energy has to come from somewhere- the roots. If you do it multiple times while it's growing, it will burn through its roots, and you will not have to slash through it while rolling it up. If the grass has stopped growing, it won't work because it'll just stay short instead. Probably worth a try. EDIT: I tried this while doing something else- trying to remove the soil completely (the morons who installed the sod left the plastic netting buried beneath my whole yard). Killed the grass with glyphosate (Roundup®). Scalping repeatedly during spring compared to not scalping is an advantage, but not a huge one.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Shortening and/or weakening the root system to eliminate the slashing would reduce the overall effort dramatically. I didn't even know that was possible. Thanks for the insight.
@ErrantChordier
@ErrantChordier 2 жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric Would like to post an update, as I did this after posting the comment. Long story short, it sort of works. I scalped a section repeatedly in spring. First time, it caught up to the rest of the lawn in a few days. After the second, it slowed down a lot, probably ate up the energy from its roots. I kept this up for a month before it went dormant in summer, then late summer I killed it with glyphosate/Roundup®. (I am trying to remove the plastic netting that was left behind/buried by the careless morons who installed the sod, not make my own sod. Destroy all then reseed.) Overall, with the grass scalped and roots weakened, it was moderately better/easier than when I did the same thing without scalping. Probably worth scalping it twice, but after that it's diminishing returns. Also, type of grass will likely make a big difference.
@Fred_Durst1
@Fred_Durst1 2 жыл бұрын
lmao cut with circular saw while your neighbors arent home. great job.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Enjoy.
@Setsuna111
@Setsuna111 6 ай бұрын
As someone who work at turf farm using sodcutter everyday, this is very impressive
@Paras98955
@Paras98955 6 ай бұрын
Ill use my edger not circular saw, but the the rest is ingenious. Thanks for the video. Now time for me to get cracking 😅
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 6 ай бұрын
Sounds good - several other viewers have commented that they used a power edger instead of the saw to cut the lines. Hope it goes well!
@mbraddock84
@mbraddock84 2 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I thought this might help me but I have way too much to remove, might have to stick with renting a machine
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, if you've got a large enough area to remove then the powered sod cutter is the way to go.
@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib
@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. But what are you going to put as a replacement to turf?
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
We converted the irrigation to a drip line and installed a nice shrub bed surrounded by rock. Uses less water now and makes mowing a bit faster. I made this video before we got the new stuff in. Thx
@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib
@user-rx8qq8sk9ydv1ce5ib Жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric 👍
@mitchdaks6363
@mitchdaks6363 Жыл бұрын
very clever. I wonder if following behind with a string timmer might work instead of slashing.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Never tried the line trimmer on the roots. I'm thinking that might work. Thanks for the input!
@mitchdaks6363
@mitchdaks6363 Жыл бұрын
after I commented, I felt stupid thinking the string would be too weak on the roots, but surely those rigid/serrated blade attachments would be perfect for the task....
@GrumpyTy34er
@GrumpyTy34er 10 ай бұрын
I might be using this in a month or so to finally make a proper path from my driveway to the backdoor!
@katelynnm5686
@katelynnm5686 2 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed! 😂 No way I can do this on my own, but I love the idea. I’m just going to have to kill my grass with heat.
@lindarobertson1341
@lindarobertson1341 3 жыл бұрын
Great idea. I love it when people are innovative.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Tanks!
@Alyhaidar
@Alyhaidar 2 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant, I am going to use it your technique this upcoming weekend ;)
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Hope it goes well for you.
@LittleHouseOnTheHomestead
@LittleHouseOnTheHomestead Жыл бұрын
WOW! This is so smart! Exactly what I needed for my project!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying so - hope it's helpful!
@KTS_85
@KTS_85 26 күн бұрын
Could you use a lawn edger / trencher blade instead of a skillsaw?
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 26 күн бұрын
Totally! Many viewers have said they used an edger to make the straight cuts. I don't have one of those. Tried using a line-trimmer, but it just couldn't cut deep enough. Thx
@Ashtarot77
@Ashtarot77 3 жыл бұрын
This has helped a great deal. Luckily I do own a circular saw and will be putting that to good use! The area I'm doing as the same size as your lawn so this gives me a good idea of what I have to work with :) Thank you!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback. I hope it helps.
@Ashtarot77
@Ashtarot77 3 жыл бұрын
@@IsomEric It's Sunday here in the UK so noise is prohibited. Will give it a go tomorrow :)
@benjaminberan7645
@benjaminberan7645 3 жыл бұрын
A nicely sharpened long handle spade will make quick work of this. I have removed a lot of sod with just a spade.
@redwhiteblue5041
@redwhiteblue5041 3 жыл бұрын
Where's the HOW TO video buster
@beverlybenson9981
@beverlybenson9981 Жыл бұрын
Just came across your channel. Thank you for your video.
@AdvancedLawn
@AdvancedLawn 8 ай бұрын
You’re smart. I give you that. Definitely a homeowner tip.
@stevewoodward7850
@stevewoodward7850 3 жыл бұрын
Hey, that's really clever..........loving the turf being cut with a circular saw!
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Whatever works...
@bobpress1235
@bobpress1235 3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, just perfect if ya don’t care about all the 15 dollar blades you gonna be destroying, did it ever occur to anyone to use the intended tool for lawn cutting--little thing called an “edger”?
@asktheuniverse2718
@asktheuniverse2718 3 жыл бұрын
For any lawn over 500 ft.² definitely keep with the sod cutter. This is extremely demanding but clean and easy for limited resources or manpower
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. The big jobs still call for the powered sod cutter... or a large group of friends willing to lay down in traffic for you.
@gideonroberts1133
@gideonroberts1133 6 ай бұрын
Great technique! I’ll use an edger to make the cuts instead of a circular saw.
@MrBritrider
@MrBritrider 2 жыл бұрын
So when you start rolling it, what prevents the piece of sod from tearing apart? Seems too good to work.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 2 жыл бұрын
I had very little trouble with tearing. Turf is surprisingly cohesive because the interwoven roots seem to hold it together nicely. Slashing with the hand shovel as the sod is pulled up seemed to help it come off the ground with a bit less force and with less dirt attached. Also, having nice clean cuts between the strips prevents tears from starting near the edge of the strip. That's why the circular saw produced a better result compared to a cut made by chopping a line with a shovel or a hatchet. Hope it helps. Thanks.
@martinwong7041
@martinwong7041 3 жыл бұрын
This is brilliant. saved me a lot of money. thanks.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it helped... Thanks!
@carlosn1983
@carlosn1983 Жыл бұрын
Wow! This guy most take for ever on everything he does
@coastlinerenovations355
@coastlinerenovations355 5 ай бұрын
Thank you this is so helpful
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 5 ай бұрын
Np... hope it's helpful!
@steviebye1
@steviebye1 Жыл бұрын
how did you come up with this idea. superb mate. I love it when clever ideas form in your head. this is brilliant.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
My wife wanted it done immediately, so I had to come up with something. As the great DIY legend Mr. Red Green often says - "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." Thanks.
@wolfthornhawkridge5705
@wolfthornhawkridge5705 6 ай бұрын
Very innovative, nice results.
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 6 ай бұрын
Thx for sayin'
@sbukosky
@sbukosky 3 жыл бұрын
As Atom suggested, I found a Sawzall to work. You can use a 2X4 as a guide. the problem that I have is my high spots are from old stumps and roots.
@IvanApache89
@IvanApache89 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now i have to hire someone to do this for me
@ErikGuin
@ErikGuin 3 жыл бұрын
🤣😂
@gordonanderson816
@gordonanderson816 3 ай бұрын
I like this video, it sounds like an old Red Green documentary HeHeHe 🤣
@IsomEric
@IsomEric 3 ай бұрын
Indeed... if women don't find ya handsome, they should at least find ya handy. Keep your stick on the ice!
@jchrisbecker
@jchrisbecker Жыл бұрын
This video is exactly what I needed, appreciate it.
@anniegrace1784
@anniegrace1784 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this was great. Thank you so much!! You're the best
@IsomEric
@IsomEric Жыл бұрын
Thanks for saying. Comments like this help balance out the haters who tell me I'm stupid for not just renting the powered sod cutting machine. Hope it's useful!
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