Then I locate a place somewhere around the stump where I.

Jan 21, I take a mattock and level the dirt around the tree down to the level of the surrounding dirt. Then I dig around the tree and expose the roots and cut them below ground level with a sharp axe (this is the hardest part).

Then I chop off the outer edge of the stump a little bit at a time all around it until I have cleaned all the dirt off of stumplopping.barted Reading Time: 10 mins.

Sep 27, Some guys were hired to do a job. They half-assed it. So I finished it. I decided to record it because, that's what you do now. Aug 17, Instructions Use a chain saw or bow saw to cut the stump down as close to the ground as you can, without allowing the chain saw's Drill holes a few inches deep into the stump in numerous places, using the biggest, widest drill bit you have. The wider Fill these holes first with water, then.

Feb 26, Feb 26, # Cut the stump as close to the ground as possible (you can make the final close to the ground cut after you fell the tree with hand tools or a chain saw -- it really is not that difficult), then use either a stump grinder tool (you can rent them) or one of these methods to finalize the process: stumplopping.bar Reading Time: 9 mins.

Hold the chainsaw flat, with the starter side up. Bend over and place the bottom side and heel of the bar on the stump. Cut the stump as close to the ground as possible, without hitting your chain against the dirt or ground. Throttle the trigger fully and cut into the stump.