Blair, Just want to let you know I’ve really appreciated your videos. I’ve been a silent subscriber but have been benefiting from your content. Keep it up, your experience is invaluable to people like me.
I love my Alpine Magnum stump grinder. One of the best investments I have made especially in Southern California with very tight areas can almost get to every stump now. Was definitely worth the money.
Another thank-you to you. I appreciate the explanation about the machine and all that went with it. I have only used a big Vermeer. Sometimes we should have had an Alpine. Now, why do people have to write in and give you crap? They should be listening. For uncertainties they should be ASKING, not declaring. So - thanks again. As usual I too learnt a lot.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I can see and have had so many jobs where that machine would have saved me time and money. UNIQUE for sure but when you can get places the big machines can't UNIQUE is nice.
As a homeowner who has removed a number of small trees I would have loved to have gotten my hands on this stump cutter. Most of the stumps I have removed have been a process of digging and clearing as much as I can. Then going after the stump with reciprocating saw. One time I got lucky and could clear enough to use the chainsaw.
I've been following you for a few years now. I'm not a professional, but a person (and home owner with trees) interested in these enchanting lifeforms that make us and our lives possible. I'd hire you in a heartbeat if you weren't several hours away (I've got an oak tree needing to be cleaned up!); if there are haters, I suspect it's because they're jealous or internet trolls with peculiar interests.
sad that people who have any bad comments , have not been in the industry for very long or are very narrow mined experience . I have worked with tree people whom have had 20 PLUS years all with the same company and complained contsantly about my techniques always try to criticize every thing I did. the one day i took him to a class . ISA had a hands on chain saw maintenance . after that class the individual never questioned anything I did after that . I have worked with several companies and still work for small companies just i love tree work plus I learn a lot even after 30 plus years .. that blair is a GREAT TOOL ! any good tree company should have one ..
Love mine as well, especially the old TS760 engine, which is a tough collegue and delivers more torque at low rpms than modern saws, that's what you need with an Alpine. Mainly I use high HP grinders, but being able to do that single hard to get stump, gave me countless times the key to do all the others on the same property. It's a wonderful invention.
I hope more viewers will tell me about their Alpine machines. There are only a few of them that I know about in my part of California. I was the first! A few of my competitors have seen me using mine and they bought one too.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I even bought a second unit just as spare, it is sitting for years now unused and just calms me, which is not bad either. Occasionally I use it as cut-off saw, just to keep the engine's gaskets happy. Once you rode along the learning curve, it get's the job done pretty fast, nudging one of my diesels in the garden takes sometimes longer than just throwing the Alpine across the thin tiles of the entrance. I'm all with you on that.
I couldn't imagine the man hours it would take to Pulaski or axe out the stump in that planter. Not enough space to swing super tight spot. Great equipment for situations like that. Thanks for sharing!
@@arboristBlairGlenn Yep, weird times for sure..!! I live in a rural area so it is a lot safer here than in the larger population areas. Stay safe yourself..!!
If landscaping, that grinder seems to be a very good choice. A big stump here and there shouldn't be to much problem. It's not a grinder I would use behind a logging company but such grinder for that would retire me for a few years. ;)
@@arboristBlairGlenn The best money makers I have used over the years were the little equipment. The big equipment cost to much and sits unused most of the time. Known people to get big equipment and be forced out of business because they couldn't keep it on jobs or a single break down cost more than a house. Way I figure it, a $5 tool that makes $200 per day is a much better investment than say a $50,000 tool that makes $500 per day. ;)
Hmmm, how many fences/obstacles have I have to deal with getting a regular stump grinder to a stump in a backyard/other tight locations? 75% would be a good guess.....I won't mention the fact of tracing roots.
Blair, I will not judge a person's tool preference. I in fact, own a 1986 hodges stump grinder. Her name is Peggy, Peggy the piggy. She gets in places a lot of others cannot and she packs quite a punch for a 16hp magnum kohler engine. I've taken out 6 foot wide stumps including oak, maple and pine. She beats you up but I love that machine.
@@arboristBlairGlenn Ya she has given me a few whopper bruises...it's her version of playtime. What engine is in yours? BTW, you can still get teeth for them at Border City Tools in Michigan.
I considered to be a more affordable, portable and compact option to accomplish the same job, I imagine the places it can go and the cost to get it there compared to a full size tracked Vermeer unit. Definitely has a place and can earn its keep.
I also own a larger backyard machine that is much more durable for a lot of stumps. It’s the tough ones that are hard to get to, that demand a higher price. I also use it to plant trees (dull teeth), and that in itself is worth the investment.
Hi Mr. Blair : 3 or 4 Sharp & Clean 12 " Chain's on a Electric Saw did Me Fine 20 yr Ago ! / Saw 60$ & 8 $'s for Blade Sharpening . People Always Remarked ; U Can't Dou that with a Chain Saw , My Remark's were such as , It's a root Canal & 28,000 Klick's 2 China ! Damd , It's a TOOL , aBUSE AT u'R LEISURE . YYZ , Mohawk-Planker . Luv the TOOL Tip .
C'mon guy I'll give you credit for a sound tool but in 15 years the concept has come a long way. Maybe YOU need to look at the PREDATOR. Lightweight, handy and man portable. Time is money get with the program!
Blair,
Just want to let you know I’ve really appreciated your videos. I’ve been a silent subscriber but have been benefiting from your content. Keep it up, your experience is invaluable to people like me.
Appreciate your comment. I’m trying to build a community of like minded people here.
I love my Alpine Magnum stump grinder. One of the best investments I have made especially in Southern California with very tight areas can almost get to every stump now. Was definitely worth the money.
Thanks for your addition to this product. I'm not making anything by endorsing this but I do believe in the tool and I make a LOT of money with it!
The tool for the sensitive jobs, Blair.
Thank you for sharing.
Another thank-you to you. I appreciate the explanation about the machine and all that went with it. I have only used a big Vermeer. Sometimes we should have had an Alpine.
Now, why do people have to write in and give you crap? They should be listening. For uncertainties they should be ASKING, not declaring.
So - thanks again. As usual I too learnt a lot.
Sadly, there are a lot of negative people in this world. Always appreciate your comments. Happy 4th
Blair that little bitty thing looks so useful for condos and in the city I will definitely look into one great video.
I make GOOD MONEY with this “little thing”😊
@@arboristBlairGlenn I can see and have had so many jobs where that machine would have saved me time and money. UNIQUE for sure but when you can get places the big machines can't UNIQUE is nice.
As a homeowner who has removed a number of small trees I would have loved to have gotten my hands on this stump cutter. Most of the stumps I have removed have been a process of digging and clearing as much as I can. Then going after the stump with reciprocating saw. One time I got lucky and could clear enough to use the chainsaw.
I've been following you for a few years now. I'm not a professional, but a person (and home owner with trees) interested in these enchanting lifeforms that make us and our lives possible. I'd hire you in a heartbeat if you weren't several hours away (I've got an oak tree needing to be cleaned up!); if there are haters, I suspect it's because they're jealous or internet trolls with peculiar interests.
I welcome all lovers of trees and appreciate those who enjoy learning! Thanks for posting.
Pretty cool I agree good tool for the arsenal 👍
I've always thought those to be a very interesting and useful tool in tight places.
I bet that smells lovely
sad that people who have any bad comments , have not been in the industry for very long or are very narrow mined experience . I have worked with tree people whom have had 20 PLUS years all with the same company and complained contsantly about my techniques always try to criticize every thing I did. the one day i took him to a class . ISA had a hands on chain saw maintenance . after that class the individual never questioned anything I did after that . I have worked with several companies and still work for small companies just i love tree work plus I learn a lot even after 30 plus years .. that blair is a GREAT TOOL ! any good tree company should have one ..
It’s a nice looking bit of kit.
You from Europe?
@@arboristBlairGlenn I am
Love mine as well, especially the old TS760 engine, which is a tough collegue and delivers more torque at low rpms than modern saws, that's what you need with an Alpine. Mainly I use high HP grinders, but being able to do that single hard to get stump, gave me countless times the key to do all the others on the same property. It's a wonderful invention.
I hope more viewers will tell me about their Alpine machines. There are only a few of them that I know about in my part of California. I was the first! A few of my competitors have seen me using mine and they bought one too.
@@arboristBlairGlenn I even bought a second unit just as spare, it is sitting for years now unused and just calms me, which is not bad either. Occasionally I use it as cut-off saw, just to keep the engine's gaskets happy. Once you rode along the learning curve, it get's the job done pretty fast, nudging one of my diesels in the garden takes sometimes longer than just throwing the Alpine across the thin tiles of the entrance. I'm all with you on that.
I couldn't imagine the man hours it would take to Pulaski or axe out the stump in that planter. Not enough space to swing super tight spot. Great equipment for situations like that. Thanks for sharing!
a nice electric reciprocating saw works wonders
Blair, what is that old saying: use the proper tool for the job...or something like that? You demonstrated that concept very well.
Thanks. Always good to hear from you. Stay safe in these weird times.
@@arboristBlairGlenn Yep, weird times for sure..!! I live in a rural area so it is a lot safer here than in the larger population areas. Stay safe yourself..!!
I think you would like the Jansen 1500. You have to tune them up from the factory but I don't know a more economical and useful chipper
A bit of a toy from our work perspective. For a homeowner, might be a good investment.
If landscaping, that grinder seems to be a very good choice. A big stump here and there shouldn't be to much problem. It's not a grinder I would use behind a logging company but such grinder for that would retire me for a few years. ;)
Not for everyone for sure. But, I have made a LOT of money with it for over 15 years.
@@arboristBlairGlenn The best money makers I have used over the years were the little equipment. The big equipment cost to much and sits unused most of the time. Known people to get big equipment and be forced out of business because they couldn't keep it on jobs or a single break down cost more than a house. Way I figure it, a $5 tool that makes $200 per day is a much better investment than say a $50,000 tool that makes $500 per day. ;)
Hmmm, how many fences/obstacles have I have to deal with getting a regular stump grinder to a stump in a backyard/other tight locations? 75% would be a good guess.....I won't mention the fact of tracing roots.
This tool has helped on a lot of tough jobs!
Blair, I will not judge a person's tool preference. I in fact, own a 1986 hodges stump grinder. Her name is Peggy, Peggy the piggy. She gets in places a lot of others cannot and she packs quite a punch for a 16hp magnum kohler engine. I've taken out 6 foot wide stumps including oak, maple and pine. She beats you up but I love that machine.
I still have an old Hodges! I remember that beast and how she would kick you in the side.
@@arboristBlairGlenn Ya she has given me a few whopper bruises...it's her version of playtime. What engine is in yours? BTW, you can still get teeth for them at Border City Tools in Michigan.
Gee Kay I quit using that beast decades ago. I’m afraid if I restored “her”, I might be tempted to use it😳
I considered to be a more affordable, portable and compact option to accomplish the same job, I imagine the places it can go and the cost to get it there compared to a full size tracked Vermeer unit. Definitely has a place and can earn its keep.
I also own a larger backyard machine that is much more durable for a lot of stumps. It’s the tough ones that are hard to get to, that demand a higher price. I also use it to plant trees (dull teeth), and that in itself is worth the investment.
Hi Mr. Blair : 3 or 4 Sharp & Clean 12 " Chain's on a Electric Saw did Me Fine 20 yr Ago ! / Saw 60$ & 8 $'s for Blade Sharpening . People Always Remarked ; U Can't Dou that with a Chain Saw , My Remark's were such as , It's a root Canal & 28,000 Klick's 2 China ! Damd , It's a TOOL , aBUSE AT u'R LEISURE . YYZ , Mohawk-Planker . Luv the TOOL Tip .
where do you get one at
Just do a search for Alpinemagnum.com
Any tool that can get the job done is probobly the right one for the job.😜
Happy 4TH 🇺🇸
You too!
C'mon guy I'll give you credit for a sound tool but in 15 years the concept has come a long way. Maybe YOU need to look at the PREDATOR. Lightweight, handy and man portable. Time is money get with the program!
Have YOU used the Alpine? They still sell it with some improvements but basically the same. 15 years is talking a quality tool.
Never mind what the negative Nancy's say, We ALL use what works for us, for the situation we are in.
A lot of people jump to a conclusion before thinking
Dont fall pray to trolls. Everyone can see the value in that thing. What is the engine on that. Looks like Sthil
Yes, an old heavy duty Stihl. They used that same engine on concrete saws.