Did it work well, how much was it, would you do it again?
Never used one of those before. I heard they were great. The problem is, they need a pond of fresh water with lots of fish, a river, and lots of wood to make their homes.
Seriously though, I never used a stump grinder. If you get one let me know. I am curious about it myself.
Yes yes, I know, but I can do it for less than getting someone else to do it. I just wanted to find out everyone's experience
pretty awesome catch though. LOL
For some reason, what came to mind when I saw the topic was....
When you grind the stump, light it on fire in the evenings, sit around the fire, and roast marshmallows!!!
You're welcome!!!
Yes, it's no job for a white man. I rented the one that looks like a push mower. I understand there is a hydraulic model that works much better.
i had a cousin who used dynamite, which works like a charm. problem was, he quadrupled the amount used, and the stump ended up in his living room. true story.
I think they prefer to be called escorts.
I think Home Depot rents out Husqvarnas for around $90 for a half day. Never used it, but I'd imagine it's good for small jobs.
I've used a hydraulic Vermeer that cost me $200 for the day and it worked like a champ.
Easy to use, provided you aren't a complete when it comes to operating machinery. It's simple enough if you read and follow the directions provided.
And make sure to at least wear goggles, though I'd recommend a full face shield.
Like someone else said they are easy to use if you aren't a complete . Use eye protection.
If you want to save money and can be a little patient (and own or can borrow basic man tools) I have an easier suggestion. Take a 1/2" drill and a long 3/4" hole auger (like electricians use) and drill a bunch of holes in the stump 2"- 3" apart. fill the holes with lawn fertilizer. The stump will rot away within a year.
Too much work …Just use bar be que coals & cover with a metal object like a huge galvanized steel trash can lid…If all goes well you will have a nice fire pit & you can bar be que a pig in the hole…
Using bacteria to do your bidding. Awfully mad-scientist-ish, but a practical interesting solution.
"BUWAHAHAHAHAHA! Get to work you little bas s, eat!"
Learn something new every day. Thanks.
If you have the time, Potassium nitrate/saltpeter can be poured down holes drilled in the stump to accelerate deterioration.
Potassium nitrate found the garden section at Home Depot.
Also good for soaking seeds to help them sprout faster.
http://www.lsuagcenter.com/en/enviro...me+Grounds.htm
Several different methods are detailed. Cosmic Cowboy's slow approach was actually listed first. They didn't seem to like the burning idea as much.
Something I did not know when I woke up today.To enhance decay conditions, the stump should be cut as near ground level as possible, covered with sod and kept moist. If possible, several large holes at least 1 inch in diameter should be bored vertically into the stump. These holes expose more wood and slightly hasten decay. During the first year following tree removal, the organisms that decay the wood tend to be nitrogen-limited. That means that the addition of fertilizer during the first year, especially a high nitrogen fertilizer, will hasten decay. Be careful not to add so much as to cause a fertilizer “burn” to surrounding plants.
The organisms that come along to decay the stump after the first year or so tend to be carbon-limited. That means that adding high nitrogen fertilizer no longer hastens the decay. The alternative is to add carbons (in the form of sugar) to the wood after the first year. Simply add some ordinary granulated sugar through those holes and the process will speed up considerably. Keep in mind that the heartwood of some species such as cedar, mulberry, bois d’arc and locust are naturally durable and will take much longer to decay than softer woods.
34-0-0 should do the trick.
I've also heard of using milk, diesel and salt.
My pops uses a little bit of diesel every day for a week so it soaks into the roots. Then, he cuts a 55 gallon drum in half, lights the on fire and covers it with the drum.
Slow burn.
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