You win the Nobel Prize for putting the coolest thing on a sander that's not sanding discs.
@Shubbyshoinks2 жыл бұрын
You can also use a reciprocating saw. Cut into sections and then pry up with a pick axe or digging bar. Then fill with topsoil. Worked well for me
@ralphfuller7182 жыл бұрын
I do it the same way with reciprocating saw! Works for me!
@vinceedwards5752 жыл бұрын
Much better than leaving them in the yard like the video showed. Grinding them down level looks like horse manure.
@c50ge2 жыл бұрын
Make Sure you buy carbide tipped reciprocating blades.
@Shubbyshoinks2 жыл бұрын
@@c50ge why?
@c50ge2 жыл бұрын
@@Shubbyshoinks They will last much longer when you are cutting in the dirt
@miapapa1955 Жыл бұрын
A grinder is the most useful tool to have, I have just learn a new use for it, Thank You.
@edaker4684 Жыл бұрын
I have the same issue 20 times over in my yard from 2 massive 80' silver maples. The reason I haven't done the same thing is that those roots are anchor roots. They keep the trees from falling over in high winds. My plan is to regrade top soil around the roots. It's a lot less risky than removing the roots.
@daves93554 ай бұрын
Sometimes you have no choice. Roots in our front yard are about to clash with our driveway so they got to go!
@MyrtleBeachWebAngel3 ай бұрын
Hey, do those roots come up for oxygen, or is it just a grading issue? Thanks 👍
@ImAManMannАй бұрын
Aerate around the base really well with an airspade
@stevemiller85923 жыл бұрын
Thanks it works very well!! Stump grinder one day rental $100. Grinder attachment $65 and will last good while.
@WholeBibleBelieverWoman2 жыл бұрын
I am a low-tech tiller (and an older woman, so the work goes a bit slow). My tools are initially a shovel and I try to pull up the roots high as I can (if I can) and expose them as much as possible on sides and underneath. Most of the ones I am dealing with are less than an inch diameter and of course the thicker they are the harder to deal with. I have a hard mallet (of hard plastic) and a heavy butcher knife that I used in the past to open those white Thai coconuts. You set the heavy knife on the coconut and steady it and bang, bang, bang over the top of the knife blade. It works. I resorted to that on a root a neighbor was going to help me with (but wasn't sure he was going to show as he was a day late) and I tried this method and was able to cut through the root. Fantastic! I'll be doing that again in my backyard tomorrow. For thinner roots I use a pair of hedge clippers. Shocking how many roots there are to deal with! Can't afford machinery and enjoy working in the yard, so it all works out.
@boydcochran4692 Жыл бұрын
You put a blade under your exposed root? Can you elaborate because I’m trying to remove a mini bamboo Forrest in my landlords yard here in Florida. Thank you
@SunofYork4 ай бұрын
There is no god...hence childhood cancer
@WholeBibleBelieverWoman4 ай бұрын
@@SunofYork Proof of suffering and mystery in this world is NOT proof there is no God. It IS proof we live in a fallen world, where for example large companies full of greed and ulterior motives poison our food, the drugs they sell for ridiculous amounts and more. Cancer even in children is proof of evil in this world -- a highly intelligent and psychopathic evil.
@eddielane95693 жыл бұрын
I have had the same problem for years with a pine tree but the hurricane blew the tree down two and a half years ago so now I will deal with the root this way.
@Big0veralls20 күн бұрын
This is brilliant. I have live oak roots that I have dulled axes and chainsaw blades on. That wheel is made for rock so the dirt shouldn’t dull it. I’m glad I accidentally came across this! Guess I’m adding one more thing to my things to get done tomorrow now.
@robertlangley2583 жыл бұрын
I like the way you think and talk. You’d be a great neighbor. The part about you having only one yard with thousands of exposed roots and that you wouldn’t care if you had a thousand yards with one root made me laugh out loud and I don’t do that very often. I’m gonna hang around cause you seem like a no nonsense/with humor kind of guy I can identify with. Thanks mate.
@YardEnvy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching and the feedback Robert. If my neighbors sale their house I'll let you know. You seem like you would be a great neighbor as well lol thanks again brother and God bless
@robertlangley2582 жыл бұрын
@@YardEnvy …….yes, let me know, heh heh heh. And May God shine his face and favor on you and your family in the time to come. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year friend.
@birdmansclambake2 жыл бұрын
Bro. This is genius. If you saw how many pine trees with roots I have in my yard and how many mower blades it has cost me in 17 years, you’d be so happy for me. I’m going to get this tomorrow morning. YOU ARE THE MAN! 👊👊👊👊👊
@stevenr72722 жыл бұрын
How did it go?
@ImAManMannАй бұрын
Aerate around the base of trees with an airspade and do deep watering at the base... fix the cause not the result.
@jimmyman4603 жыл бұрын
South GA resident here.....alot of my cypress knees around my ponds are pretty and out of the way but some are constantly getting shaved down with my mower. Will definitely be using this method rather than risking breaking a spindle! Thanks for the idea!
@Repackrider843 ай бұрын
This is a great solution. My issue is with roots headed toward the sidewalk/concrete damage, but used in combination with cutting some out and grinding others down, this should work well! Thanks for posting.
@clarefries50733 жыл бұрын
This was a fantastic idea. I have about 30 tree roots in my front and back yard and they're tearing up my mower. Just ordered the tools for this and can't wait to finally get rid of them. THANKS!
@tysonkuresa58308 ай бұрын
How’d it go
@traviscarr65363 ай бұрын
@@tysonkuresa5830better off to get a stump grinder.
@ltsgoyanks Жыл бұрын
Haha! Da ending!!! I thought I moved to a quiet cul-de-sac 8 yrs ago... nuthin but NOISE. 4 wheelers, motorcycles in da driveway... barking out of control dogs and fights between Father and son! He's a single father, so gave him a lot of slack... now I know he's da problem! Tree roots are the least of my worries!!! Haha... great video... gonna give it a try.
@jackorear25363 жыл бұрын
I've had the same problem for years. I'm going first thing in the morning to get one of those heads. I've chopped them with an axe and even used a wood chisel trying to get rid of these roots. Thanks for the idea and the video. Greetings from New Site Ms.!
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jack
@andersongooden7197 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the magnificent way of removing roots from the lawn. I am going to buy the tools tomorrow. Thank you!!!
@derekalexander4030 Жыл бұрын
This is a great idea for the roots you just can’t get out. I use a sawzall with the new pruning blades, they don’t get wiped right away when you hit the dirt. It does a great job and then this would sure do a hell of a job finishing off the leftovers. Thanks.
@NY-1523 ай бұрын
What brand sawzall do you have?
@johnwalczak9202 Жыл бұрын
it is much faster to get a pick, sharpen it and cut off the root on both ends. Then use the pick to lift the section and lever the ground after. Works for me on cottonwoods. I removed roots 8 inches wide. Also, you can use farmer's jack and a piece of chain linked in a loop to lift the root if it is hard to lift with a pick
@username8171 Жыл бұрын
I use the same method on roots in our local mtn bike trail, works great. I have a special tool just for that.
@1lightspeed Жыл бұрын
I watched your video and REALLY NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE! Can you tell me the model of the angle grinder and approx how much it is? Also does it automatically come with the diamond circle that grinds….or will I have to ask Lowes for it? If I have to ask, can you tell. Me how to identify the item to tell the Lowes worker what I will need? I have a piece of a tree root that unbeknownst to me has circled in one of my metal dog kennel panels. I have tried a hand drill, an axe, a small saw and am considering burning it in a small fire….but I’m afraid of it leading to a LARGE fire that I wont be able to control. Im a woman and am not adequately enough familiar with tools to to know what my best option will be. I have tried until I was drenched in sweat and had to stop. Please tell me what to do. I didnt know the damn roots could encircle a kennel panel….
@Rick-the-Swift5 ай бұрын
@@1lightspeed If you haven't already found out, it will take forever to try to burn those roots down. It's a physics phenomenon like trying to burn a dollar bill when it's wrapped around steel. You'd be better off smearing peanut butter on it every day and letting the wood peckers take it down.
@MyrtleBeachWebAngel3 ай бұрын
This is the perfect time to rent a couple goats 🐐🐐🐐🎉
@traviscarr65363 ай бұрын
I found it much easier to just use my stump grinder or fecon. I will admit the fecon digs up an 8ft wide section of yard and doesn’t go as deep n precise as the stump grinder though 😆
@felixg31523 жыл бұрын
Here in South Texas we use the flat end of a pick axe or garden planter ($15.99 harbor freight tool). Takes 2 minutes to work on those roots you had. But this is good too.
@emartinez65843 жыл бұрын
Nice if you like looking at them , I just used a reciprocating saw on my exposed ends, wet the ground and the ones I could not pull up by hand I used a farm jack , less than half hour easy work . and some were a foot round .
@georgetindell87103 жыл бұрын
I use my cordless sawzall with a diablo pruning blade (9 or 12" about $2 ea. ) to cut out my maple tree roots. Works really good. You can plunge the blade into the ground to make the cuts. Then pull the root section out and backfill/seed. I've cut roots up to 5-6" diam.
@meabob3 жыл бұрын
you got Diablo blades for $2? Where? I love those blades but they cost me $6 for 9 inch and $8 for 12 inch.
@georgetindell87103 жыл бұрын
@@meabob I ordered mine from Home depot online. This was probably a couple years ago. I paid $10 for the 5pk of 9" pk and $15 for the 5pk of 12" but I see HD doesn't offer them anymore. I see Acme Tools has the 9" 5pk for $13 and the 12" 5pk for $20. These are the Diablo Fleam pruning blades.
@YardEnvy2 жыл бұрын
I'll do that in the follow up video George. Thank you. May even give you a shout out. 👍
@lorihamlin36042 жыл бұрын
I do have a sawzall but do not have that thingy this man used. I’m an old lady with no upper body strength so I’ll have to find a “friend” to help me. Pine roots are taking over my front lawn but don’t want to cut trees.
@LemonySnicket-EUC Жыл бұрын
Use a carbide tipped blade.
@supermannymahoney3 жыл бұрын
Mildly satisfying to watch. I cannot wait to do this in my own yard! Roots be damned. I will prevail. Thank you!
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Amanda. Thank you for watching!
@FurTheCasa3 жыл бұрын
High five. I'm on it too 😉
@bradleyusery73893 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the idea! With this being a masonry tool, it should also help with the large protruding rocks in my yard.
@cbr1thou2 жыл бұрын
Sledge
@traviscarr65363 ай бұрын
@@cbr1thouI have taken out some major rocks building a fire on the rocks, removing the coals, applying water, using sledge and then repeat. You can have a truck loaded down with rock in no time.
@crookedtimber62273 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I did this to all the roots I could find in my neighborhood and then finished the job with napalm and cluster bombs. Those roots are gone!
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Must have been some bad roots🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@johnross46052 жыл бұрын
What a great tool. I have 7.5 grinder I used for cleaning mortar with a diamond blade like yours. I was going to get rid of it. Thanks
@kenstrayhorn59233 жыл бұрын
Friend, thanks for this tip. We took down an ancient ash tree in the front yard and even though we had the stump ground down, the darned roots are starting to surface as the ground settles. They really do play hell with mower blades.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Ken. In done cases you may want to use a sawzall to cut them and rip them up
@raystarky38963 жыл бұрын
Fantastic! I love it! I have always wondered what the heck i was going to do with the HUGE bayon tree roots! and here i have had all the tooling in the garage to begin with long ago. Thank you, GREAT video!
@YardEnvy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ray! Did it work?
@johnhoward52482 жыл бұрын
I bought a disc like yours for my 7 inch grinder, it worked, but was slow. I got out my 7 1.4 inch saw, I had the blade set to one quarter of an inch, I made a cut, and then moved the saw side ways. That worked better for me. Take it easy, so you don't cut your self. John
@malexjones2 жыл бұрын
Effin genius. I have an angle grinder and a similar disc for concrete. There are a few tree roots lifting my driveway apron and I've been contemplating how to address it. Will give it a shot. Thanks for sharing.
@erinbeltran18204 ай бұрын
I would have used a bench planer. Shaves off wood like butter. Adjust your settings I used it on my deck here. It’s easy for me as a woman to use but not many people know about it. Good to know about the tool you have… now I want one.
@johnwatz49553 жыл бұрын
Never thought about your application, creative...I feel the same way about trees & the mess they make for me in my pool. Have a good summer.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, and you too John
@lukustreloar7243 Жыл бұрын
Good way to control roots without pulling them out and at the same time still hold the main structure of the tree ❤👍
@deniswatney69863 жыл бұрын
A nice idea and I went out and bought a grinding wheel to try on a root that has annoyed me for years. It does work but it is much slower to achieve the desired result than expected. After a while it occurred to me that it would be much easier simply to use my Bosch three inch hand held planner. This worked spectacularly well in half the time and gave a much more consistent finish. Thanks for the video as it helped me to think about the problem and how to deal with it.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Hey if nothing else I got your wheels turning lol. Glad I could kinda help👍. Thanks for watching
@darktoadone50682 жыл бұрын
How many amps is your planner, mine is only 4. Do you think that would work?
@deniswatney69862 жыл бұрын
@@darktoadone5068 Hi, My planner is an old Bosch PHO 15-82. It is rated at 500 watts 2.8 amps. It is however 240 volts as I live in Scotland. Hope that helps.
@sfagan96862 ай бұрын
Thank you for what I hope is the answer to my Cyprus knees/roots!
@SevensYouTube20233 жыл бұрын
Those blades are pretty expensive, but I can't be against your creativity. Thank you for sharing.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching Sebastian
@bluewaterpig3 жыл бұрын
You can get them for $10
@philwood97609 күн бұрын
I used a sander like that to level some concrete I patched. That sander with the right wheel is better than a sawzall. I've cut notches in cast iron pipe to snake out line when no clean out was available, also to replace rotted sections fast.
@kevinlindsay52553 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip mate- the bit about the wife's nail cracked me up
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Lol thank you for watching Kevin
@rhondakendrick25633 жыл бұрын
me too
@hunterbeech60303 жыл бұрын
Got a root problem myself. These South Mississippi pines don’t mess around.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
@@hunterbeech6030 you right about that lol
@lordbyron36032 жыл бұрын
Nice ! Not only roots but also for grinding and trimming down thick branches and shit ! Thanks !
@spresc21804 жыл бұрын
In the past I have used a sawzall with an aggresive Diablo blade and perhaps a little digging to get the root out. No more!! Thanks to your video.
@YardEnvy4 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thanks for watching Sam!!
@onecrazywheel3 жыл бұрын
That's what I do too. I just commented on this as well above. A Sawzall works wonders. I even but the Pruning blades on Amazon for them. It is like having a very light portable chainsaw.
@daveschooley85143 жыл бұрын
I use the sawzall on smaller roots, but I’ve got some 6” that I think the grinder will do better, to take off a inch or 2, if I can find the disc?
@RobertHamm-u7c2 ай бұрын
THANK YOU…. I’ve got 3 Maple trees that are giving me trouble when I mow the yard. Wouldn’t a woodworking roughing gouge wheel work better than a masonry diamond wheel? But either way, thank you for this video. I’ve been scratching my head trying to figure out how to deal with these tree roots without killing these shade trees.
@marianomoya73623 жыл бұрын
I got a Magnolia growing in my yard here in Fort Worth and the roots are trying to make it to heaven. I swear those suckers don't know which way to grow its like they go straight up. Ill give this a shot.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Lol yeah they can be a pain
@wilsonline902 жыл бұрын
That Allet is nice! Here I also took the tree roots out. Well actually, I used an axe and took it all out. the whole lawn was tree roots. So when I installed the irrigation I had to cut most of the roots. And then after seeding and all, I came back with the axe to take a few larger roots I left. I was tired of hitting the roots with my mower. lol. And I didn't notice any stress on the trees. That said it was in the fall and I also trimmed the trees.
@udavidism3 жыл бұрын
Spray a little medium green paint on those roots and when the grass fills in, Bam! Looks good and no roots! Great video!
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@JuanLopez-tp7hj2 жыл бұрын
Dude the pine tree is so beautiful.I hope you keep it
@KitfoxPilot3 жыл бұрын
Looks like a great way to take care of a problem most people have, thanks for sharing.
@catw69982 жыл бұрын
Count me in too but apparently not any of those from the tv show Sharks ‘cuz they turned the guy who put together Roothog down.
@Arquaizt Жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin! Always a good time.
@HighRidgeHandyman3 жыл бұрын
The smallest stump grinder on KZbin👍🏻👍🏻
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching brother
@USMC-Sniper-01374 ай бұрын
Hey! Does that work great as a stump grinder? I have a nice blade on a new DeWalt grinder and a new blade in the package with no use for anytime soon...... BTW, it's used for removing OLD floor tile thin-set mortar when replacing tiles.........
@raymondjr.10803 жыл бұрын
Man, this is a great idea, just what I was looking for
@YardEnvy2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Raymond!
@rogerchandler97373 жыл бұрын
You got me with....."she had to get her nails done." The grinder, nice idea....thx!
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Lol you know how they are🤣🤣
@gman1003 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this, I'm going to do the same thing and bring them down a bit lower and dress them with top soil and seed. Great idea!
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching gman
@daveschooley85143 жыл бұрын
I’m looking for the grinder disc, I have tried TSC and Amazon, where can I get the disc?
@jimbrock89282 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that bit of info I deal with the same thing I’m going to lowes tomorrow and get one I’m tired of bouncing over thes toots an hanging my mower deck. Thanks again
@DAS-Videos2 жыл бұрын
Did it work?
@jimbrock89282 жыл бұрын
@@DAS-Videos yes it did thank you
@Catfissure3 жыл бұрын
If I tried that here in Kentucky somebody would call the law and tell them a meth head is mowing his yard with an angle grinder. Good idea by the way.
@doncormier85003 жыл бұрын
Lmfao...
@DeuceOhSixx3 жыл бұрын
lmao
@ronron25863 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@sanchezjs3073 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@joerico94613 жыл бұрын
OMG I got a kick out of that LOL dammit man
@empoweringwomen84913 ай бұрын
Need some help and glad you posted this video. Have very small lawn and tree in center of lawn has roots going out of each side. Saw your video and thought good idea, but one root is already 5 to 6 feet from my house's foundation wall. Thus my question is don't I need to cut that end of the root totally out of the yard so it doesn't damage my home? Price quote I received to remove the root nearest my house was $400 and honestly can't afford that so looking for a cheaper option.
@eb61953 жыл бұрын
I had an ornamental plum tree that had roots that were ruining my lawn, dropping messy little fruit and attracting messy birds and causing me to rake a ton of leaves. I had it cu down 3 years ago. Life is so much better, my lawn looks great, no leaves, no messy birds or unedible fruit.
@mosconi0359 Жыл бұрын
So, the link he posted was to a $30 disk for sanding masonry. I found one for a lot less at around $10 that supposedly does the same thing. It worked "somewhat" on the roots but it took off very little very slowly so I gave up on it. Then I tried a "cut-off" wheel on the angle grinder, and it worked a little better. Then I tried my electric chainsaw and just lightly touched the end of the blade at a slight angle to "just the root" keeping it out of the dirt. The chainsaw did the trick and made quick work of the root issue. (pun intended). If you are slow and careful, the chainsaw is the way to go IMHO.
@davidb71806 ай бұрын
The key words in your post about using a chainsaw are 'keeping it out of the dirt'. Most people are not aware that you can dull a sharp chain in seconds once it hit the dirt. Just thought I would emphasize that for anyone wanting to go that route.
@bradtindell9023 жыл бұрын
Try using a B'root bar root cutting tool. It's not for everyone but it's our go to tool in the fence industry.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'll have to check that out. Thanks Brad!
@kyleallen38573 жыл бұрын
@@YardEnvy What I think he is describing is called a San Angelo It is my go to, especially for roots that come up and then go back down into the soil. Take the flat end of the San Angelo and run it down the top surface of the root until you are 2” below the surface of the soil, then thrust the bar into the root at an angle away form you. Much, much faster that the technique presented
@raystarky38962 жыл бұрын
Yes! any saw, ax. knifed, cutting tools are always dangerous; OK so i tried this on my craftsman cordless, and it seems to grind away the Red oak/Ohia hardwood pretty nicely; these however are NOT carbide teeth but do a great job on grinding hardwood stump like a fast file; I will try it again on the wet tree roots out in the orchid and will get back to you in a few days. but for right now it seems to be working pretty well
@chrisf54183 жыл бұрын
Wood carving discs for angle grinders are also an option. They're a metal disc with chainsaw chain about the circumference.
@bltefft3 жыл бұрын
I have a Kutizall very coarse Extreme disc (the black one) and it won't do what that thing did. I'm getting one like this used. And the chainsaw one dulls once you hit dirt and grinding roots, your''re gonna hit dirt.
@andyb40712 жыл бұрын
@@bltefft thank you for this comment. Saved me from wasting $60
@jamesjannell87063 жыл бұрын
Interesting method. I had the same problem with some eastern whit pines. Dug out the turf around the roots put an ole blade on the Stijl and no more root. Did it 5 years ago a d the damn pine is healthy now with less roots. Haha.
@TroIIingThemSoftly3 жыл бұрын
It's essentially a hand-sized stump grinder. It works the exact same way.
@billybob1723 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. I tried sharpening the azde on an axe mattock. Your way is better, faster and appears much easier.
@OneMoreTank3 жыл бұрын
I don't mow trees - I mow grass 😂😂😂
@mdavid2100 Жыл бұрын
Hell yes, I hate the tree roots ruining my front yard. Thank you for the video.
@andrewkarppinen43483 жыл бұрын
I have that same problem in my yard! Thanks for posting this.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Andrew
@tg9754 Жыл бұрын
Great Video. I thought you were going to cut the roots out where they came up to ground level. Can you tell me why you decided to just grind them flat instead of cutting through them with the grinding wheel? Thank You.
@holidayfinn3 жыл бұрын
That was great! I was going to use my chain saw to gradually shave the roots to ground level. But that grinding wheel seems a lot safer. Thanks for the tip! Also, I don’t think that would damage the tree because it wouldn’t be any different than cutting off a branch.
@YardEnvy2 жыл бұрын
Exactly holiday. Thank you for watching
@LordoftheCats2 жыл бұрын
I had thought about using one of those chainsaw discs but I already have a couple of the concrete discs, so I'll give those a try first. That chainsaw disc kind of makes me nervous. LOL
@Treewalker74332 жыл бұрын
Actually, this would be a great way to introduce decay and root rot into the tree, which down the road, can compromise structural integrity of the roots and make a tree fall right over. He mentioned putting dirt down at the end. That's the real solution in the first place. Put down dirt so that the root is buried, then put new grass over that.
@ninascherry32742 жыл бұрын
Wait are you saying doing all that grinding and putting dirt grasss seed over the grinded root would kill a tree like my 20 year maple tree😫
@Treewalker74332 жыл бұрын
@@ninascherry3274 Cutting or grinding into wood, whether it's a root, branch or otherwise is creating a wound. A wound creates an opening for infection and decay. Some trees handle decay well, others not so much. If enough root damage is done, the tree could eventually become unstable and collapse under the right conditions. To avoid any eventual risk, don't grind, and just cover root with dirt and grass seed.
@kosh96392 жыл бұрын
I was wondering how well that Concrete Disk would Work... 🤔 I haven't been able to Find mine, yet.. to try it out.
@MaMa-qh4dy2 жыл бұрын
Don't bother. I tried it, and it is not good. Try an electric planer instead
@kove4 жыл бұрын
This a great idea. I tried using my belt sander, didn't work too well.
@YardEnvy4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Koven!! Yeah when I saw this disc the idea hit me lol. I'm glad it worked. Also thanks for watching. Love your vids. I've been watching you since I got interested in all this.
@Make-CanadaGreat-Again2 жыл бұрын
Recently cut down a couple trees. Due to snow a couple high roots at the base were missed when stump grinding. Initially I was thinking belt sander until I saw this video and comment lol
@Chieftain3573 жыл бұрын
I just used my axe the other day. I had no clue if that was going to work. BAM! All three gone in 20 minutes. They were about 4 inches in diameter.
@stevetate84763 жыл бұрын
Great idea! I have a similar situation in my Kentucky yard, where a tree was removed, but not all the roots.
@DY-Hak13 жыл бұрын
Mini handheld stump grinder! Genius!
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Lol
@waltvancourt50524 жыл бұрын
My neighbor had a huge tree cut down next to my property line, she had it cut down, i took an axe and shovel to a dozen or so before i tilled, level and seeded with ARDEN 15. Question on the Allett, do you use wd40 to get the reel to turn easier or any other reason before or after using it. Yep, Thats gonna work for you, Good job.
@YardEnvy4 жыл бұрын
Actually yes I use PB blast lubricant. Works great and keeps the reel and bed knife from surface rusting.
@af4od023 жыл бұрын
Mini Stump grinder. I try to axe the root somewhere close to the tree to kill the root. I’m going to get one of those grinder disks. Those Magnolias are big leaf droppers. Great tip thanks.
@heathermontgomery16654 жыл бұрын
U did a great job and my nails look great! 😁😁😘
@YardEnvy4 жыл бұрын
Thank you baby and your welcome 😘😘😘
@MrKfq269 Жыл бұрын
I'm taking a 5 minute break from doing this very thing. I'm using a circular saw with an old blade. Cutting about an inch down. What are your thoughts? I'm making cuts about 2 inches apart then chopping out with a pick axe.
@Scoebby3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir...you da man, cause I’ve been trying to do something bout my roots😎
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Your welcome sir
@marlotyson36793 жыл бұрын
I just want to thank you and appreciate you I just bought a home and there is roots sticking up out of the grass big ones
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
If they are bigger than the ones I have you may want to use a sawzall to cut into them and pull out the large pieces
@cozmotone4 жыл бұрын
Was thinking this was the type of approach to take. Thanks for confirming. I have many more roots around my yard though. Whenever I cut a branch I typically use a pruning sealer. Was planning to seal all the roots I grind then put down sod and soil. Thinking the sealer might protect the tree if needed. 🤷♂️
@YardEnvy4 жыл бұрын
Yeah true, I didn't think of that 🤔. Great idea 👍
@TheRPhelps243 жыл бұрын
I was thinking that this may be inviting pests and possible diseases into the roots of the tree, but not sure how much of a risk that is since it's only a few roots out of the gazillion the tree has
@rosycheeks842 жыл бұрын
What do you mean by sealing? Is there a chemical to do that?
@adamhenderson30953 жыл бұрын
Great alternative for the Fred Flintstone ax swinging method Barney's like me can barely swing an axe anymore haha
@paulleach58413 жыл бұрын
I am Not a tree guy , i am a grass guy. Lol
@YardEnvy2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣
@AriSade3 жыл бұрын
Wow I will definitely be using this!!! Thanks for sharing
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching Ari
@aldavison4203 жыл бұрын
I love when people think outside of the box! 🤙
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Al
@qlogic20022 жыл бұрын
You mean like just adding soil on top of everywhereto level things out?
@natej66712 жыл бұрын
It's about 18 months since this video was posted. Can we get an update on how the roots reacted to the flattop haircut?
@RJLM3302 жыл бұрын
What about a sawzah
@catw69982 жыл бұрын
@@RJLM330 zawzall?
@josephcollins34472 жыл бұрын
The tree got an infection and rotted and fell on the room where he slept. R.I.P.
@buick455muscle Жыл бұрын
Had to go to Treehab.
@wiredawg20052 жыл бұрын
My exact issue in my lawn...I've used a hand chisel to a chainsaw to help me manage/control my tree roots...will give this a try.
@f11763 жыл бұрын
Will the roots regrow up again? and how long will it last? But afterwards, the yard lawn looks ugly. How to patch this look?
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Mine still is level with the ground. Cover area with top soil and grass will fill in
@johnstark37043 жыл бұрын
Kill the roots, sawzall at base of tree, pull roots out with prybar, fillwith dirt. Problem gone permanently. Its faster, and better.
@ColonelBummleigh3 жыл бұрын
Great idea mate. Wrecked my mower twice on holy roots now.Many thanks :^)
@YardEnvy2 жыл бұрын
Your welcome Manic👍😎
@coloradoreef35673 жыл бұрын
GRAFF’s speed cutter 5” cutting disc with a wood shaping blade is also an excellent option. If the root is HARD wood it takes forever to grind it with this diamond blade. The speed blade can be extremely dangers to use so if you are not a DYI guy/gal with experience or comfortable with open blade tools, DO NOT USE, use caution ⛔️
@imjabroni15 ай бұрын
Thank you! I considered trying a chainsaw to bring the roots down, but this looks much easier to pull off. It doesn't remove all anchoring from the roots too, so win-win.
@swimbait13 жыл бұрын
Very cool. We generally use a hatchet, works pretty fast.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Yep that will work as well. Got this wheel pretty cheap and just wanted to try it
@hankfowler8194 Жыл бұрын
Oh man ! This is great ! probably going to buy 2 of them I have so many roots.
@E.ElderGilbert4 жыл бұрын
I love what you did with the grinder. Need to get me one
@YardEnvy4 жыл бұрын
It works great, Thank you for watching!
@E.ElderGilbert4 жыл бұрын
@@YardEnvy no problem have you on lock to receive all your videos
@alphacentauri25067 ай бұрын
I have some boulders sticking up in my lawn. Maybe just about 2 inches . they are too big to pull out. I live in a hilly area and its a rolling country lawn. It looks pretty but the mower don't like it much. I wonder if this tool can shave them down?
@reelsroses32683 жыл бұрын
When you use the Scarifier on the Allett remove the static rake behind the front roller. Also make sure the Grass Box is resting properly on the tabs protruding from the cartridge for proper airflow and collection.
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@catw69982 жыл бұрын
Please put a link for where one might be able to find that disk?
@p.hightower5383 Жыл бұрын
Well done! The right tool for the job.
@awizardalso3 жыл бұрын
At least now you can run a lawn mower without hitting the roots!
@magnoliav129 ай бұрын
Hey, I have one of those myself, I'll try it on those youpaun stumps to see if it will work.
@PrincessCutLawnCare4 жыл бұрын
Cool idea dude I just so happen to have a diamond disk from a project I did last year.. I’m gonna try this out!
@YardEnvy4 жыл бұрын
Awesome glad I could inspire lol. Thanks for watching brother!
@Preachertay Жыл бұрын
I will be trying this out for sure. The tree root trick. Not getting the nails done.
@cherall13 жыл бұрын
What’s the drill you put this on? I want to try this. Thank you.
@afranze923 жыл бұрын
Angle grinder
@YardEnvy3 жыл бұрын
I got it at harbor freight but any standard grinder will work