Quarter Saw Stumps for Removal with Porta Power Hydraulic Ram Jack
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 พ.ค. 2024
- Chainsaw stumps in quarter, then pound in wedges.
Attempt to jack out with the small ram.
Harbor Freight porta power unit is a decent unit. Ram travel on small jack is only 7/16 inch. That's not enough to move much. But the unit felt good and did work.
The Kubota L48 TLB did the job. The higher the stump, the more leverage. High stumping was a good option. Quarter sawing was a good option.
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7:38 Harbor Freight Stump - บันเทิง
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Let me save you 12 minutes and 31 seconds that I can't get back... the harbor freight hydraulic spreader did not work. He pulled them out with a backhoe attachment on a tractor. You're welcome.
Thank you!
I wish i read your comment earlyer. 12 minutes down the drain
Damn it. This is why I should always read comments first. God I miss the dislike button.
I was 12 minutes and 31 seconds late on reading this.
Thank you.
Stump removal has evolved from the time I went to visit my future wife some 55 years ago. Her Dad told me that he was going to remove some stumps and invited me to go to the hardware store with him where he purchased a quantity of dynamite, which he took and placed under a stump. When he lite the fuse, he yelled, " Run Like Hell" after which there was a loud explosion and a large stump laying up on the ground. Those were the days.
My brother in law used his old station wagon to pull stumps 😂
Doesn't surprise me. Those old sttion wagons were built like tanks.@@warthogA10
Since he bothered to warn you, I think we can assume you made a good impression on him.
You should considering using some kind of PPE when you fire up the chain saw.
Gotta love those Harbor Freight backhoes.
I would try digging a circle around it with the backhoe. The Roots should be easier to break at 2-3 ft out. After that all that is left is usually the Taproot which can usually be toppled with the excavator.
I dug out a stump from an old dead tree last year and it was an absolute pain. I had to use a mattock to dig around it and I used an axe and a recip saw to break some of the big roots up, then my dad had to come in and break the rest of the stump up with a chainsaw. He had to sharpen the chain up so many times. Finishing that job was one of my greatest achievements haha. Great job!
Ive never seen this way to remove a stump before and I love it
“You had a tractor with a backhoe this entire time?”
-Lloyd Christmas
Exactly 😂😂😂😂😂
Hard hat and safety glasses are a must when you are demonstrating technical information to people who are looking to learn
At least he didn't hav flip flops or Crocs on thank God... He should know better. Real men are smart as well as tough.
Thanks, really enjoyed your video.Dug out many stumps in my lifetime. I found using a Milwaukee reciprocating saw with a long Diablo pruning blade helps when cutting lateral roots to loosen it up. However some stumps have a taproot that's virtually impossible to cut. Glad you got that stump out finally.
Yes, sir. Last spring I was certain I could take out a 24-inch diameter pine stump (freshly cut) with just a reciprocating saw, old pair of loppers and a trenching shovel.
Ha ha, not quite. I dug down 5 feet and cut away every single root except the tap root. The tap root was darn near 24 inches and there was absolutely no safe way to cut through it while standing in the excavation, and no way to get at it from surface level.
I finally decided to fill in the hole and let the stump rot for a couple of years. Once the wood softens a bit I’ll try busting up the top part with an ax, sledge and wedges.
“You can’t do much with a 1/2” stroke” I beg to differ! One kid later 😅
I think what we learned is to remove a stump, you best have a backhoe!😮
Great Video. I love when other folks try to tell you how to do something.
That's the best comment on TH-cam. Thanks for keeping it real. Thanks for watching.
That is a lot of fun .
Love the idea of keeping some of the junk chain.
I’ll keep that in mind for my next project .
Sharpened Junk chain for dirty work
What a Guy just a genius at work! Made this so easy with this ingenious idea, I’ve got a rose bush & gonna try this idea out on it.
My buddy has been burning his stumps. We use the technique of breaking out a couple camp chairs and a cooler of ice cold beer. Sometimes we have a lot of help.
Neighbor and I got rid of two big ol pine stumps in two weekends by drilling holes starting fires and maybe locking throttle on the leaf blowers.
My bad, 3 cases of beer I believe
@@RobertThorne-pz8tq It's a lot of work.
He did an excellent job explaining the quarter system. I did the exactly the same thing without paying a lot of money to rent a back hoe and messing up my yard.
Awesome video for how to dull your chainsaw.
It's a very interesting video showing how to do it manually. It's a good thing you had the backhoe
The quarter method with a backhoe is a winning combination. Nice!
If you’re digging anywhere don’t forget to get locates. That tree could have grown around a power line, a gas line, a water line, telephone, CATV.
That's good dirt for sawin,great line I'm using it thank you.great video dude.
Porta powers come in various strengths and with various attachments ,I had a ten tonne one ,it was for using on cars ,but it was very handy for other things as well ,
That was fun to watch! Thanks for sharing
Those Harbor Freight backhoes work wonders!
Safety gear is not required with chainsaws and stumps.
I once bought a new L48-TLB. It was the finest machine I've ever owned. Awesomely versatile. I'd buy another one today if I could afford it. 😢
Cool video! In all of the tree stumps me and my dad has removed over the past 40 years, there's not one time that it didnt advantage us to leave the stump no less than 3 feet tall. That extra height is nice leverage when pulling it out with either farm equipment or come-alongs
Damn near every comment, telling this man, "how to do it properly" apparently missed the point of the video...
He's demonstrating the QUARTER CUT method....
You are exactly correct, and he did an excellent job explaining the quarter system. I did the exactly the same thing without paying a lot of money to rent a back job and missing up my yard.
The most useful tools in the world: chainsaw, welder & backhoe.
I typically cut straight across as low as I can. Then get the plunge cut it in quarters so I get the tap root too. Finish with sawzall to save the chain.
I've been cutting down trees and removing stumps for 20 years. That's first time I seen somebody try to use a hydraulic tool to spread the stump apart. Best way to remove tree stumps best to use a ripper attachment on an excavator or back of a tractor. Go all the way around the stump cut the roots deep and then pull it out.
I saw vs I seen
As a teen, I got angry at a tree stump, took me 5 days, but I eventually got it out using a sawz all with huge blades, shovel, pick axe, axe, crowbar, and a jack......
Dude thanks for the tips!!
Thanks for the entertainment. Very amusing!
So much good wood in those 1/4's!
Very nice study never observed the actual root ball of a tree in quarters . Thansk
Jesus you guys must be super fun to hang out with, you all cant tell this was just him messing around to make a video. Im sure hes dug out plenty of stumps in his life.
And yeah speaking from a guy with a similar kubota backhoe the size of the hole needed to just straight dig those stumps out with that little breakout force would be huge
Well spoken, thanks for watching.
Very well explained, Thanks
I dug them out by hand - 37 total from 8” dia to 30” dia.😊 Dig a circular trench around the stump. When you hit a root radiating away from the stump, cut the root at the farthest point from the stump. I used a double-bit axe. Then cut the root at the side of the trench closest to the stump. Continue digging in a circle and cutting roots until all the remains is the main tap root. The stump will fall over in it’s side exposing to main root. Cut the main root, drill and install an eye-bolt into the stump and drag it out of the hole with whatever by attaching chain to the eye-bolt you installed. BTW - remove eye-bolt and save it for the next stump.
Fill in the hole. Yes, it’s a lot of work. Yes it does a good job. No, nothing grows back later. This technique is not recommended for those who fear hard work. 😂 The vehicle I used for dragging the stumps out of-the hole was a 1980 Ford Galaxie station wagon w/ 460 CID and Holley 750 CFM 4 bbl.; dual exhaust + 4 degrees advance on cam. You will need something with torque, not revs.
Yeah, with the grain or across. You're just dividing and conquering the stump. That backhoe would not remove the whole stump at least not so easily. I think you're on to something. Keep old chains handy for dandy stumps! Thanks for the experiments.
awesome video!
Good fun and taught us some things
Been cutting trees , making/ sharpening chains, 34 yrs. Had a Stihl 066, with a chain that had teeth ground down like that, man, it was sharp and fast. Had to take the depth guages way down, but, it cut good.
With only a half inch stroke you won’t get far “THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID”😂
No matter what, its easy when you gave a backhoe.
Tip is hot because the moment that blade touched dirt it dulled it. You cannot touch dirt at all with a chainsaw
The best and easiest way is quarter it down to ground level and burn it like a Swedish torch. It will burn just about all of it and your won't have a big hole.
Destroyed chains and removed with backhoe. You're welcome.
Well, you utilized intelligence and raw power. Most people just go with raw power. Very few use only intelligence.
Great job
"With a half inch stroke, your not getting anywhere". I beg to differ, sir.... :)
That's what she said
I still can't believe people still haven't figured out digging beneath the stump and some charcoal to create a Dakota fire hole to burn out a stump.
Next time use the toe jack attachments on the main ram. The one screws onto the ram body and the other slides on the shaft, each with a tab out the side to fit in a narrow space.
That's a fast cutting chain
Quartering the high stump is a good idea. I would just dig the whole stump out with a backhoe and the diameter of the hole had to be HUGE! And the stump was so heavy I could not move it on my own. From a big tree. Took a few days to burn the stump. Knocked the dirt off it as it dried to expose the wood, and put sticks and small branches thru the open areas to get the fire to burn up thru. I would hose the stump down at night, and next morning it was till warm, dry, and ready to burn.
YO ARE A HELL OF A WORKER
Awesome video! Good job.
Thanks! I wish I had made a giant wedge to see if a hand job removal was possible.
You put that stroke in the right spot, You can do a lot with a 1/2" stroke.
Nice idea!
El mejor y mas sencillo metodo que arrancar tocones.
Basicamente dividir en 4 partes el tocón hace que este se debilite mucho Al dividir el tocon nos demuestra la devilidad del conjunto y hace que con muy pocas herramientas realice un gran trabajo que por otros metodos he podido ver que se requiren grandes maquinas..FELICIDADES
Grandpappy used to use dinomite to clear stumps out of fields to plant crops back in the day. Said it was fast and fun. Got a great story about it but it's too long to write.
Cool video
I'd like to try the "rocket stove" approach where you make a bore cut from the top down and then another bore cut at the bottom for air and then get a fire going.
This guy's shaking hands with danger using those wedges that have mushroomed that far...
Stump grinder is undervalued. Blew through a good carbide chain and 2 hours. Hired a stump grinder. 15 minutes.
No stump grinder rentals in your area?
Ughh man..I have to deal with one just like the 2nd stump you pulled. I have a Stihl 390 and ima put her to the test. I'm digging the safety Nazis down below. After you reach a certain age...Some of us pass the speed limit, drink liquor and actually shit in the woods...others..not so much. Thanks for the tips!
Glad you enjoyed the video
Good job
Number 2 since don't have track hole I would just cut it a few inches below grade put the dirt back watch weeds grow. And cut the lawn.
I agree, plus cut a checker pattern on the top with the chainsaw before you cover it to help it rot.
Work with what you have. I just did one fast and cheap. Cut flush and rent stump grinder. $140 later roots gone 12” deep all around.
Hi, thanks for the video. Yesterday I cut the bottom out of a 55 gallon burning barrel/drum. Thought it might work for burning stumps or roots. Plan to try burning some roots on the surface where I park my camper, about 30 feet from the tree. Is there a way you can kill roots with out killing the tree? Thought about cutting the root and then dealing with the end away from the tree.
I don't bother breaking my back anymore. I cut a bit below soil level, cover with thick layer of cardboard & mulch over the top, letting the rest turn into worm food.
You could use a porta power with a wedge end on it instead of pounding wedges.
Put a big barrel around the stump then set it on fire. It will burn the stump to the ground. Slow but the least resource investment needed. I’ve done it and it works well. The fastest way is a stump grinder.
Dig around the stumps base, outward in a circumference of two to four feet and to a depth that exposes the roots. Using a reciprocating saw, sever the roots from the stump. Once the stump is free, you can either pull it out with a vehicle or other piece of equipment or cut it up in manageable pieces. Wedges are helpful in the latter approach. No chemicals, no extended wait periods, no ruining expensive chainsaw blades, and no above ground remnants. What rremains is just a hole in the ground created by a little hard work.
Yes I agree, that's pretty near the same way I do it too. There are no stump grinders within a day's drive from where I live so I have to do things myself. The easiest way I have found so far is to dig around the base of the stump and either break the radial roots with a crowbar or or cut them with a reciprocating saw depending on their size and then pull the tap root straight up. I get a chain around the base and then lift the tap root straight up with hi-lift jacks because that's the equipment I have.
But quartering the stump is another idea that might be worth a try too, especially for big stumps. Thanks for the video Gorge. I really enjoyed watching it and learning. :)
I did this but used snatch blocks to amplify the force.
I've used porta power units that had more than 7/16 travel. but lacking that, you could use some metal plates as spacers. Spread, back off, insert plate, spread again, repeat.
Starting the job with big nasty. I like it. What is it a 460/46?
I wasted 1 second watching this, now i cant get that back.😂😂
Best to give a call to the stumb grinder he'd be out of there in a few.
The porter power tool you were using has a short stroke, but after you got it wide enough: you could put blocks in front of it to make it go wider.
Just great, all i need is an excavator
Next time try a flat 6" X 6" X 1/8" thick steel plate on the end of that ram. Should prevent the ram from burying itself into that soft wood.
Yea! I need a bucket, forget the wedges. But cut in 4s is the bomb!
Use a sawsall with a 12" blade and cut a circle around the stump. This will cut most of the roots.
always leave a stump long.. more leverage to pull with...
Yeah there definitely no enerpacs! I've used them to lift corners of houses.
You are so right !!! I can't do much with a half inch stroke. 😎😜🤪😝
It may only be 1/2" long, but it's THIS big around.
This is what you call, "Pay to Win".
2:45 "Saint Peter don't you call me, cuz I can't go, I owe my soul to the company store"
16 tons. Well done.
I like rhe quartering, with rhe backhoe it really worked both ways. The hrsrualic didnt. Seem like it did mach
LOLOL i have one of those heavy machines parked in my driveway just in case i need to remove the big stumps in my front yard...yeah...every homeowner have one of those big toys...
Why would you do this without eye protection?
This is the way to do it for most homeowners, quarter the stump and then use the backhoe hanging on the garage wall to pull it out. Lol In all seriousness, the quartering works great if you have a tractor, backhoe, skidsteer... and have room to get to it. If not, you're probably renting or hiring a stump grinder or burning if you can get away with it. I hate being a city slicker, the country boys have the best toys.
I've always drilled deep holes dumped used oil in and burned it, but I've never had one close to the house.
lesson here is to get a big enough machine - properly sized equipment to the job at hand will end up saving you lots of time and aggravation
I have a question that is not a judgmental question, just a curious one. Why not cut it lower and burn it out? Time?
What did you charge the customer?
This was just for fun. The video was the purpose.
Bring on the dynamite!😊
I cut a tree down and couldn’t get the stump out. No heavy machinery just a shovel and saw. Then I came up with the idea of burning. I dug under it as much as possible to burn from the bottom up. It dried up and lost all its strength. Came out with a few kicks.
Protective gear...?