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How to remove a small tree desgnr 04-10-2008
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Posted by Red Green on April 16, 2008, 10:32 pm

> on 4/15/2008 5:55 PM Stormin Mormon said the following:
>> Tree roots have dirt, sand, and rocks mixed in. Roots will dull a saw
>> very rapidly. The one time I did a tree removal, it was sawzall, and
>> a heck of a lot of work.
>>
>>
> Like another has said, a 4x4 pickup and a sturdy rope. I've pulled out
> small (8' tall) maple trees and a large 'Rose of Sharon' bush with my
> truck.
>

Man, that tops macho Saturday morning dump runs with the PU.

Posted by SteveB on April 11, 2008, 1:10 am

>I have a 6' tall evergreen tree i want to remove.
> I used a circular saw to cut down the branches.
> Right now it is about 2' high & i tried to dig the remaining part out.
> I am getting nowhere because the roots look like 2" in diameter & the tree
> wont budge when i push on it.
> I can't get the saw under to cut the bottom off.
> How can i remove it ?

You have already screwed it up, so I'll try to save it from here.

First, you should have left the trunk longer for leverage.

Hook a chain from the top most point of the remaining trunk to a truck
hitch, or a come-along to it and get it in a good bind. Now, dig the roots.
If you have drainage, a power washer helps to blow out the roots, and
identify where to clip them. If you don't have good drainage, I have dug
them out by digging a little, then using a shop vac to get out the dirt.
The thing you want to do is get to the roots that are the main ones. As you
cut them, you will notice the strain being relieved on the chain/come-along
assembly. Retighten and keep looking for the ones that are keeping it in
the ground.

It will be harder now that you have lost a lot of leverage, but other than
having it professionally dug out, this will work. As you go, you will
notice when you cut one that is restraining it. Then just keep the pressure
on it, or bump it with the truck and chain assembly and it might pop out all
at once. Trick is to dig out the main roots, and you identify them by power
washing around them or vacuuming out the dirt so you can see them.

Be careful! Chains that pop loose, or any rigging that pops loose is like a
rocket.

Worked for me on many trees. Still a lot of work and a royal PITA.

Steve



Posted by Norminn on April 10, 2008, 11:11 pm
SteveB wrote:

>
>
>>I have a 6' tall evergreen tree i want to remove.
>>I used a circular saw to cut down the branches.
>>Right now it is about 2' high & i tried to dig the remaining part out.
>>I am getting nowhere because the roots look like 2" in diameter & the tree
>>wont budge when i push on it.
>>I can't get the saw under to cut the bottom off.
>>How can i remove it ?
>>
>>
>
>You have already screwed it up, so I'll try to save it from here.
>
>First, you should have left the trunk longer for leverage.
>
>Hook a chain from the top most point of the remaining trunk to a truck
>hitch, or a come-along to it and get it in a good bind. Now, dig the roots.
>If you have drainage, a power washer helps to blow out the roots, and
>identify where to clip them. If you don't have good drainage, I have dug
>
How'd we survive without power tools? Krimany, I'm an old lady and all
I need to dig it out is
a garden spade and a pruning saw.

Posted by Phisherman on April 11, 2008, 9:00 am
>I have a 6' tall evergreen tree i want to remove.
> I used a circular saw to cut down the branches.
> Right now it is about 2' high & i tried to dig the remaining part out.
> I am getting nowhere because the roots look like 2" in diameter & the tree
> wont budge when i push on it.
> I can't get the saw under to cut the bottom off.
> How can i remove it ?
>

A 60' pine fell 3 weeks ago. The trunk is over 2' diameter. I cut
the majority of the branches with a bow saw--much safer than using a
chain saw and ladder. In your case, dig around the roots. A pick axe
will help. I can't imagine using a circular saw for this.

Posted by desgnr on April 11, 2008, 9:18 am
It doesnt have a trunk.
It seems to have a series of branches that are real wide at the bottom.
>>I have a 6' tall evergreen tree i want to remove.
>> I used a circular saw to cut down the branches.
>> Right now it is about 2' high & i tried to dig the remaining part out.
>> I am getting nowhere because the roots look like 2" in diameter & the
>> tree
>> wont budge when i push on it.
>> I can't get the saw under to cut the bottom off.
>> How can i remove it ?
>>
>
> A 60' pine fell 3 weeks ago. The trunk is over 2' diameter. I cut
> the majority of the branches with a bow saw--much safer than using a
> chain saw and ladder. In your case, dig around the roots. A pick axe
> will help. I can't imagine using a circular saw for this.



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