Pulling up a Large Old Stump with a Farm Jack

[@davidstrickland6428]

I've seen plenty of crazy stump pulling videos. This is THE first one that is fast and practical. Thanks Russell.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers David. I knew a radio officer at sea called Strickland. :-)

[@anthrodocz]

I've seen other videos about this but Russell Platten's are inspiring for mere mortals! Thank you! Showing one "failure" in the form a a jack that gave way, in another video, goes a long way to make this more practical and encouraging, believe it or not (at least for me!).

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you. I learned a lot from the failure! :-)

[@dch.projects]

That moment when the root cracks (or snaps) -- SO satisfying. I cannot wait 'til mine arrives next week. Finally, a solution for my dang guinea grass and rubbish weed trees. Thanks for the demonstration.

[@willyvonbusche729]

It's extremely nice to see someone at work who isn't afraid of getting dirty hands. Well done mate. Nice video.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Willie! :-)

[@junkmail4613]

6:40 Sir! you are a remarkable young man. The way you hoisted those dead stumps. I'm 70, and impressed. (Coudos from New Jersey USA)

[@RussellPlatten]

I used to be able to handle a lot more. As you probably are aware, age has as way of slowing you down! Thank you for your comment. :-)

[@ocrun6765]

Nicely done. Great job picking up the rewarding sound of roots breaking!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@ageguy5090]

I think I'm more impressed you picked that stump up and threw it in the trailer...Great job!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@warthogA10]

I just came across this because I had been looking for an old, classic bumper jack for cars for just this purpose, (everyone scrapped them years ago) and saw a video of a boy using one of these to pull a fence post and now your video. My main intention was to pull small bush stumps but seeing this, I have two tree stumps I may try it on. I ordered a farm jack today

[@JD-8-1971]

Around here everyone calls them jaw breaking jacks. Glad you gave the warning. I can see where all the brush was you have cleared was. The whole project looks great

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you JD! :-)

[@royceanderson3389]

You are a Hard Working Man, but be mindful of your Back and Abdominal Ruptures. I destroyed my Abdominal Muscles lifting V8 Motors and Transmissions.

[@RussellPlatten]

You are right Royce. I already have issues with my back, knees and shoulders..... Sigh! I need to slow down a little. Thank you for the advice. :-)

[@furynick4541]

Ya I know what you mean I did the ab one as well, but thanks to modified exercise it's getting better, no situps no planking at least for a few years. But better then having the iron sheaks belly.

[@cutdogslim]

Yo back was weak boy!!!!

[@whichri79]

I had pain in my back just watching him load his trailer. But thanks, Russell, for the video.

[@juanseberino5456]

I’m thinking about getting a farm jack me self,

[@larrylund2682]

I grew up on a farm. We had a farm jack called a "Handyman Jack". Our jack was quite a bit smaller and had a much smaller foot. We used blocks under the foot. But, there was very little we couldn't lift with that little tool. The lever is still one of the most powerful answers to immoveable objects. Archimedes said, "give me a long enough lever and I can lift the world."

[@RussellPlatten]

A lever is a wonderful thing! :-)

[@GrrrRu]

Archimedes said that he needed a toehold)) Without it a lever is useless

[@smirkingdevil]

That looked like hard work, but the results were fantastic. Great video!

[@jameswilliamson8050]

Absolutely brilliant mate Now ordered off Amazon but it's now £70 thanks for posting this, this will save me hours of digging, Thumbs Up 👍👍

[@RussellPlatten]

Be careful with it James and keep the load as low down on the jack as you can. If you haven't already, watch my video where the jack fails: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoivlpqcfJ2bZ9E It was because I had the load too high. :-)

[@jameswilliamson8050]

@@RussellPlatten Ok thanks for the heads up Russell 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

@@jameswilliamson8050 👍

[@EarthREALTOR]

Great job! Make it look easy! Love all the birds singing! Thanks for the safety tips! So important!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@mariannesouza8326]

That was excellent! I so Very much appreciate your pointing out the importance of holding onto the jack to prevent it from bouncing back, and for the chain and the jack’s lift weight capabilities. 👏🏼👍🏼

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Mari Anne. Please check out my other jack video for what not to do. :-)

[@mariannesouza8326]

Russell Platten Thank you, I will. The owners of the house we rent had to cut down an old Peach tree that had started falling apart. I’d like to get one of these jacks, so we could take the stump out for them and save them a lot of time/effort digging around with their pitchfork and shovel.

[@dwhallon21]

Farm jacks or Hi Lift jacks are awesome. My father laughs at me for using it, but he quit laughing when I easily changed his tires on a Farmall H. I have used mine to repair fence and take out tree roots. I have some in front yard that need done now. Thanks for showing us how you do it

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a very handy tool! :-)

[@llongdong]

I just turned 91 years old. I can't do it this here way no more. What I do is to hitch it to my F150 (1989 model that still runs like water thru a hose) and pull the SOB out. I guess your way will work too.

[@asadquayum684]

Hey are you still around? Do you still get involved in manual work

[@harryrodriguez893]

I have one of these jacks but never thought about pulling up a stump. Going to try it this afternoon.

[@RussellPlatten]

Take care Harry! :-)

[@soundspartan]

Awesome dude! Disregard the negative remarks. You DID state that it was a dead stump. Forget the clowns making negative comments! I have one of these jacks, and you can use it for so much. Just like you did!

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@charleshodge1873]

Farm Jacks are so versatile and awesome. Ive used them for countless fence-building and other projects.

[@joequillun7790]

I've seen vids of using a farm jack, a few years back, and it has definitely helped me. 'Cept I put mine under a major root, but the chain looks like an idea too. Thanks for sharing.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Joe. :-)

[@maineiac114]

Your video just talked me into getting a farm jack and chain for some stump removal some friends have asked me to help with.

[@RussellPlatten]

Glad it was helpful Peter. :-)

[@russellg3775]

Great demonstration and some good points on safety that other videos on KZbin about Farm Jacks have ignored. I'll pretend I didn't see you lift the stump into the trailer though!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@Gehqster]

What are you talking about. He puts his head in the triangle of death multiple times

[@williesnyder2899]

Watch the vertical angle’ Thank you for all the safety cues! I have five or six genuine Hi-Lift jacks on various heights and ages. Use Safely Always!!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@1curiouswolf]

That is so cool! Thank you for sharing the video.

[@Andrew-ud7nu]

Fantastic effort. Great idea to use a farm jack.

[@cohenjunior9530]

I realize I am kind of randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to stream new tv shows online ?

[@judahharley6968]

@Cohen Junior i watch on FlixZone. Just google for it =)

[@paulelliott5656]

Bye Bye stump! LOL. Love it Russ. Thought you were not going to be able to lift it into the trailer but when the root snapped off in your hand we all pissed ourselves!! Keep up the good work.

[@RussellPlatten]

It was a big lump Paul, rather like yourself? ;-)

[@boasdicaspravoce8735]

Como é o nome desta ferramenta?

[@RussellPlatten]

É chamado de macaco de fazenda ou macaco de levantamento alto. Não tenho certeza de como isso vai traduzir para o português. www.amazon.es/CAISER-Farm-Offroad-Pulgadas-TONELADAS/dp/B07FDP4MD8

[@sponge850bobette7]

You have to be carefull when jack is not vertical. I have added a large bottom plate and two legs that I can adjust for the terrain. Alway’s nice to see a stump pulled up.

[@laz0rama]

good job! i love my farm jack, i raised my cabin with it. i would have liked to see how you had placed the base of the jack to be sturdy, that is often the toughest part of using one of these for this kind of work.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@coypatton3160]

One big thing to point out! When a chain is under enough stress fir it to break, it seldom falls to the ground. The tension it is under tends to cause the chain to travel in the direction it is being pulled. In this it was likely to wrap around the jack but you could easily get a whip effect happening. There are plenty of videos out there of people pulling things with chains, the chain breaking and severe injuries resulting.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you for pointing that out Coy. I was under the impression that there was no elasticity in a chain, so it should not store energy and just drop if snapped under tension. I was obviously misinformed! The result is not as violent as a rope, but still very dangerous. Mind you, I have made sure the chain is rated way higher than the jack. Again, thanks! :-)

[@skitzochik]

i cant believe you lifted that big beast into that bin, hats off to ya, good day.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you! :-)

[@sponge850bobette7]

I had a heavy large metal plate to make sure the jack does not sink down. The jack also moves side ways and can become dangerous. To solve the problem I had metal tripod with ajustable feet that can be fastened to one of the holes in the jack itself. All is welded heavy plate with huge rebar feet that also have plates to insure that they do not sink in soil. Quite proud of my invention. I had the welding done at local welding shop. It was expensive because I am not a local ie from the big city. They like sticking us.

[@RussellPlatten]

Sounds impressive. I may modify mine next time, but I do not have a lot of steel lying around, so I will have to use wood. As for the welding shop, some people are just looking to make money at any price, including their integrity. Personally, I like to treat people fairly, the way I want tho be treated myself. Thank you for taking the time to comment. My daughter and I have spent many happy hours watching your relation on the TV. :-)

[@thiagosantos666]

Give me a lever and a place to stand and I will move the earth. - Archimedes

[@silentjellybean]

He didn't lift the stump, he pushed the Earth down 1'

[@damdampapa]

My fav comment this week in KZbin comment sections. Short, clever and to the point. this is how you leave comments damn it!

[@chrisw5742]

Gimme some good tunes and I will jiggle my ass.

[@LiveFreeR_Die]

If you are so Smart, Why the hell make the place first to stand. Everyone will b happy to lever you.

[@nayosilver5376]

I doubt the dude you mention had to deal with a stomp in his life!

[@mat.b.]

That sound is so satisfying near the end

[@VirantRoss]

Mat's Destiny & Waffles *5:25*

[@nunayabusiness5850]

That's his back cracking.

[@ElBee92]

Incredibly satisfying! What a piece of kit!

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a good tool Lewis. :-)

[@Dildar.Hussain]

Great video, inspiring. Thanks. I'm going to get a Farm Jack and try this method.

[@RussellPlatten]

Make sure you keep the weight as far down towards the bottom of the jack as possible Dildar. Keep readjusting the chain or rope to keep it low. Watch my other video where the farm jack fails: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoivlpqcfJ2bZ9E This was because I had the load too high on the jack. Good luck with your endeavors! :-)

[@v1antbo]

Thats is also known as a high lift jack. Works great for 4 wheeling trucks, jeeps etc..

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@GrrrRu]

Attaching a support legs to the top of the jack makes the process even more effective

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@PongGod]

5:00 "That sounded very promising." Oops, that was the lower back, not the tree stump.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL

[@anthrodocz]

I have been considering whether to do this with some shrubs, and even the example of the tool failure took away any hesitation for me.

[@RussellPlatten]

The farm jack is great for removing shrubs or large plants. I have a video on here removing an awkward plant the wife asked me to deal with. The trick is to try and keep everything low on your rig. :-)

[@greenstarlandscaping8542]

Is it really dangerous when you use it does it ever paying back at you

[@RussellPlatten]

As with all lifting equipment, there is an element of danger if they fail or are not used correctly. :-)

[@PAFarms]

Now that’s how it’s done! I use my farm jack for lots of things, never thought about doing that, looks like you could put a small loader tractor to use on your property.

[@RussellPlatten]

Yes, there are times that I could really use a tractor, but only occasionally. My back has to make do and the the quad bike/trailer. I plan to use the jack for several smaller stumps and may upload another video sometime soon. Now that I have the jack I can see how useful it will be for working on my vehicles and around the garden. I am glad you found the video useful. :-)

[@pcguysoffgridcabin]

That worked out better than I expected. Might just have to try that.

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a handy bit of kit! :-)

[@percival23]

I wounder if that lever pin is adjustable so the lever does does have to go so vertical before it catches.

[@bigredc222]

If you listen you can hear the pins going in and out, he could probably stop 10 or 15 degrees before he does, going up and down.

[@williammurphy3846]

Good job! I might try that myself.

[@RussellPlatten]

Make sure you watch my other video, it demonstrates how not to use it William. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoivlpqcfJ2bZ9E I had the load way too high on the jack. Keep the load low down. :-)

[@davidbergin6184]

Congratulations! Nice work. Be careful out there.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you David. :-)

[@aleksanderwojciechowski2124]

Great work, a great word and a great host-farmer. Cheers

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you Aleksander! :-)

[@gsambolin]

Very impressed. You must be pushing 50-60 and you lifted that stump up into the trailer. Next time a few axe chops would of done it to make easier. My kudos to you.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@dominiqueg.5971]

A chance that the roots are rotten and worm-eaten.

[@manmaytag]

of course they were, but better than burning them out like i've been doing, even rotten stumps are a bitch!

[@Lilmiket1000]

yup doesn't matter if it's rotten or not it's still a bitch to remove. and wet rotten wood doesn't burn well.

[@hairymanonetwo]

@@Lilmiket1000 Whats wrong with cutting them off at ground level....smile and walk away ?

[@estebanyanez4375]

How long is the farm jack??..

[@RussellPlatten]

It is 48". :-)

[@markthegardener2403]

Go on strong man. Lifting that stump that’s how it’s done.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL

[@welshyyyyy]

Nice job 👍 I watched your video when the jack broke, this one is much better 😊. I've got to take out 20 metres of hedge and I've just ordered one of these to do the job, I've seen the tripod that people make so I'll be trying that as well. Gotta love KZbin 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

I received a new post for mine and I made a tripod rig for it too. Take care with it and good luck with the hrdge! :-)

[@romeowhiskey1146]

HOW MUCH was the HERNIA surgery?

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL

[@mrDarksand]

If it gets the job done! I used a Tirfor 3,5 T to just pull the trees with root and all down. Pulled a part of the sidewalk with it, but it looked awesome. Seeing fresh, arm thick roots teared in half by these things, and all muscle powered.

[@RussellPlatten]

I know, amazing machines! :-)

[@Forged721]

Great success, wow , got to get me one of these high lift Jack's 👍

[@RussellPlatten]

It can be very handy! :-)

[@g-htr]

Hi, do you think a 33” max height farm jack would be suitable for removing a stump, or would a higher jack be more suitable! Thanks

[@RussellPlatten]

Not sure Greg. It should be fine, but the extra height would be better. Saying that, the smaller jack would be safer. :-)

[@michaeloffen7513]

Excellent idea hope to put it to use this year

[@RussellPlatten]

No, I need it! LOL

[@garyholt4445]

Those jacks are called a wallaby jack in Australia. You should also have placed a large flat base below the jack to spread the load.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL. Great name for the jack! :-)

[@dangerboy808]

Pretty strong to carry that stump nice job

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@rickyspanish5326]

As dead as it is it doesn't weigh much

[@dangerboy808]

@@rickyspanish5326 wrong, even dead old stumps can weigh a ton

[@rickyspanish5326]

@@dangerboy808 I cut trees for a living l grind stumps and Deroot stumps not trying to be mean but unless its giant like 3 to 6 foot wide then I most likely won't weigh much,depending on how rotten it is.

[@dangerboy808]

@@rickyspanish5326 just because you do things for a living that doesn't mean in every case you know what your talking about. If the stump was rotten it would of broke apart, that stump was still solid it takes years for a stump alone to rot into pieces .

[@chadpugh1490]

Will that jack work on a stump about half as big around? I just cut it down about a month or 2 ago.

[@unclereub4024]

yes

[@mayadenawa4697]

What is the name of the tool?

[@RussellPlatten]

I call it a farm jack, others call it a hi-lift jack. :-)

[@michaelschramm2706]

My friend, you are a beast!

[@RussellPlatten]

It is getting a lot harder now Michael! :-)

[@phildotron4328]

Is there a reason why you purchased the gear off of the internet and not locally?

[@RussellPlatten]

I would not know where to get it from locally. :-)

[@phildotron4328]

@@RussellPlatten It can be hard to know where to go locally for some items I agree.

[@domirefa1324]

grande Lavoro ! ti Auguro la Buona Salute per la tua SCHIENA !!

[@RussellPlatten]

Grazie per il vostro interesse. Stai attento! :-)

[@edwindude9893]

Just bought one and the pusher. Good job.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@CLAYMEISTER]

It would have been helpful to go into detail with how you chained the trunk. If that part isn't secure it doesn't matter how good a jack you have.

[@RussellPlatten]

Sorry - Note to self: Must do better! :-)

[@DFDuck55]

The America inventor of this jack was named Philip John Harrah. He invented it in 1905 and it was originally sold as an "Automatic Combination Tool" but it was commonly also called a "Handyman" or "Sheepherder's Jack". Years later he renamed it to "Hi-Lift Jack". --- Every serious off-road enthusiast in America has one of these in (or on) their 4x4 truck or car.

[@RussellPlatten]

Thank you for that information. He was obviously a clever guy! :-)

[@DFDuck55]

I once used a Hi-Lift jack to pull a car out of a snow cave. I was out 4-wheeling in the snow with a couple friends. Just as the sun was going down he dropped both front wheels into a snow cave. I could see that the cave was about 8 foot deep. We didn't have a Hi-Lift but had enough chain and tow strap I was able to tie the rear of the car to a tree so the car wouldn't slip further into the snow cave. We slept in the car and in the morning I hiked 11 miles in the snow to the nearest telephone. When I got there... there was no phone there anymore, so had to hike another 4 miles to the next phone. I phoned a friend with a 4x4 truck "and" a Hi-Life Jack. Driving back out there we stopped about half way and put some cans of beef stew on the engine intake manifold so when we go there the two people that stayed with the stuck car would have something hot to eat. We connected the Hi-Lift to the chain between the car and tree, and within about 10 minutes were able to pull the car back and up out of the snow cave.

[@RussellPlatten]

Tenacity paid dividends! Well done! :-)

[@ramman5784]

I tried one of those jacks on a simple scrub. Bent the damn jack. Didn't move the scrub a inch. Hooked the chain to the truck and out she came

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@grahamburley2157]

Great video, thanks for posting and many thanks for the safety tips.

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Graham. :-)

[@chrismead1464]

This might not work for a large tree, but it's just right for several shrubs and bushes that need to go bye bye on my property.

[@RussellPlatten]

It is great for bush and shrub removal Chris. :-)

[@阿黛思力]

Great job, thanks for sharing ❤

[@lynchstumpco.1616]

What brand atv?

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a Linhai M150. :-)

[@stevemorton4593]

thanks for the safety tip

[@RussellPlatten]

You're welcome Steve! :-)

[@stuartmccloud307]

good idea mate, wouldn't have thought that would work to be honest.

[@RussellPlatten]

I wasn't sure myself. :-)

[@daxinventor3542]

Good job Russell. If you can come to my town and make another video with the 2 stumps in my yard, I would be happy to give you all of the beers that we can drink in one day. Just tell your wife that you are going to a friends house to drink a lot of beer for free.

[@RussellPlatten]

Nice offer! :-)

[@robertrucker3812]

i have one of the jacks and use it to pull metal fence post out of the ground...also use it to jack the truck up and change a flat

[@RussellPlatten]

It is a great tool Robert. :-)

[@Koraxus]

Good example in doing it in a big stump. However I have a question, the stump had some sort of root decay, how much harder would it be to do this in a recently cut tree with no rot? Also, these things are called "widow makers", can you explain why? I imagine this thing falling or slapping you could do damage but I don't see how this can be as fatal as they say.

[@rustyshimstock8653]

One possibility would be in configurations where if load is suddenly released, the column of the jack may be thrown backward with a lot of force.

[@boasdicaspravoce8735]

Tem como você me mandar algumas fotos dela? Quero tentar fazer uma, por favor

[@RussellPlatten]

há muitas fotos online para você ver. :-)

[@ScottH1130]

lifting that stump. I was in pain watching.

[@RussellPlatten]

LOL

[@3dPrint_and_chill]

Remember use your back and use a twisting jerking motion -that guy 😂

[@chrisw5742]

Me too. Occipital Neuralgia from being partially spinally decapitated. Got my neck fused c3-c7 front and back. See my surgeries vid.

[@TheJimulike]

I just can’t believe how everything has gone up in price since this 3 year old video!! The Forest Master farm jack has more than doubled and the same with the chain!!

[@RussellPlatten]

I think covid has meant that more people are tackling jobs around the garden at home. The price of garden furniture had rocketed too! :-)

[@TheJimulike]

@@RussellPlatten I think you’re right. I used the Forest Master farm jack today and it worked well! You’ve just got to make sure it engages and that you pull handle right down and hear click. 🙂

[@NZHorizones]

I thought this was going to turn into a snuff video when he started lifting that stump. Very neat jack, I want one!

[@RussellPlatten]

LOLOL, it was a little heavy!

[@kimchee94112]

That was easy. Three days for me, dug 4 feet all around, chop roots with ax then couple of come alongs and chain. Not easy getting the root ball out of the hole. I estimate 40 tons to lift the trunk up without soil preparation.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@DIYDSP]

Nice work!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@rickygreer7288]

You worked your bloody arse off on clearing all that off mate nice job you have done there I see..Cheerio👍😀...

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Ricky. :-)

[@Redsok]

Hi could you tell me where you bought the d shackles to fit your 10mm chain?? thanks keep up the good videos

[@RussellPlatten]

I ordered them from eBay UK Mark. Search for item number: 272940384610. :-)

[@Redsok]

Russell Platten cheers ordered great price! Hopefully helps get some conifers out!

[@RussellPlatten]

I hope it works out for you Mark. :-)

[@twelchpx]

Russell Platten to

[@bilchen0515]

thanks for sharing. Great job . steven

[@RussellPlatten]

Cheers Steven. :-)

[@tombal7408]

Just add 2 more legs at the jack and fashion it as a tripod, that way it really will be a beast of a tool

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@garymaris9471]

I prefer a skyhook.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@johng4250]

I was surprised the base of the Jack didn’t go down rather than the stump going up?

[@RussellPlatten]

Me too, but there is hard clay under the surface layer. :-)

[@royceanderson3389]

Hard working Man, but please don't get yourself a Hernia.

[@RussellPlatten]

I will try not to Royce. Thank you for your concern. :-)

[@dsthorp]

Could that stump keep your house warm for a day? This is my fav stump-removal vid.

[@RussellPlatten]

A couple of days I reckon. :-)

[@bruceaskin9645]

How's your back

[@RussellPlatten]

OKish! LOL

[@racerx9223]

I love working outdoors too!

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@racerx9223]

@@RussellPlatten I'm literally going home from brush clearing right now

[@RussellPlatten]

@@racerx9223 I hope it went well. :-)

[@racerx9223]

@@RussellPlatten oh yeah, the guy thought it would be 6-8hrs but I finished in 3! Which is why I charge by the job LoL

[@HIK_48]

Great video. And unusually good audio for this genre! I shall try on a few (dead & alive) stumps this summer

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@johnwahlers3363]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)

[@markschwieterman2296]

It would've helped if you had 2/4 or a thick piece of wood for leverage

[@RussellPlatten]

It would have been better Mark! :-)

[@g-1carcare868]

How is your Back now? Do you enjoy watching your Video?

[@RussellPlatten]

It is ok. I have had back issues for a few years, but such is life. I do not watch my videos very often. :-)

[@chrisw5742]

Gotta watch your jaw with these as well as they can break your jaw fast. I stand behind the whole thing with my face far enough away that it couldnt reach. I lifted my 20 foot shipping containers onto footings with mine. And get a block under the foot of it.

[@chrisw5742]

I get under the arm from behind and use my weight to pull it down to me.

[@alexanderchuyko4889]

That`s great! But for such old and roten stumps only. I have the same jack. Believe me, it can help with very thin trees and bushes only. And ... it`s too traumatic as you have said... not for hands only. You`d rather use a helmet. If a chain broke or stump cracked- you can have a massive boom on your head by a very sharp metal jack edge. I have that experience... and purchased a helmet after.

[@RussellPlatten]

:-)