Eric - The reciprocating saw is probably the best recommendation, but I
also second the recommendation of just trashing a blade in the chain
saw. In the end the time saved may be worth the cost of a blade.
I have a little pruning saw I now use for roots when fixing in ground
sprinklers. It hurt a little the first time, but then I bought a better
saw that only does tree pruning.
If you are worried about trashing the saw itself, get a cheap (used?)
electric saw and don't worry about it. I have a Remington that was $40
that is fair for occasional use near the house.
If you want an arm workout and can get around the roots, consider a rope
saw like
http://www.harborfreight.com/long-reach-rope-chain-saw-97092.html (I
know nothing about this one in particular)
To toss in something different, if you have a SDS drill, get a flat
chisel like the one below and sharpen it with a grinder. Put the drill
in hammer mode only and carve away.
http://www.harborfreight.com/2-piece-sds-masonry-flat-chisel-set-42651.html
I did this to a root cluster between my spa and a retaining wall. I had
been going at it with a hatchet, but broke the blade and wore out my
arm. It was too rocky for a reciprocating saw and several roots were
twisted in a big clump, so it was tough to chop. This will likely not
be as fast as a saw, but could be fun for a few roots that might not be
easy to get in other ways.
If you don't have the drill, watch for it on sale.
I got
http://www.harborfreight.com/3-in-1-1-inch-sds-rotary-hammer-97743.html
or an earlier version for $69 with sale and coupon a few years ago.
These are much better than a regular hammer drill for bigger holes in
concrete. I've also played connect the dots to make 4" holes through
retaining walls to run drain pipe. It is a fun tool for a while.
If the trees are not too big, get a Bobcat and a chain, wrap a root and
lift the bucket. If you can't pull out the root, move up to a backhoe
or a dozer. Probably best to rent one of these.
If I remember correctly, you had a fork lift. Drive close and hook a
chain to the base of one of the forks and you can probably get some good
pulling action.
Brian
On 1/22/2013 1:45 PM, eric@megageek.com wrote:
> OK, for us Hurricane Sandy survivors, there is still alot of clean up
> left. I have lots of friends that have tree stumps that need to be
> removed. Having a stump grinder, this should be easy. BUT most of these
> are overturned trees, rendering the stump grinder useless.
>
> So, I have the ability to lift the stumps out of the ground, but my
> question is, what should I use to cut the roots? Many of these are huge.
> I do not dare take a chainsaw blade to a dirty root. I can use an axe,
> but there are lots of them and most a very large.
>
> So, is there a technique for this? Better yet, is there a new tool I can
> buy? 8>)
>
> I'm interested in any words of wisdom on these process. I normally don't
> have to remove uprooted stumps.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Eric P
> "Be as beneficent as the sun or the sea, but if your rights as a rational
> being are trenched on, die on the first inch of your territory." Ralph
> Waldo Emerson
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