For anyone needing to do this; get a large metal garbage can, drill out large ventilation holes around the top, cut out the bottom of the can, so now you have a semi-conical tube with the ventilation holes being at the new bottom. Place the can over the largest portion of the stump you want to remove and begin filling up the can with sticks, branches and other materials to be burned and start your fire from the bottom of the contained materials through one of the ventilation holes. Once started, the contained bonfire will draw air in from the holes at the bottom of the can and the fire will eat through the stump rapidly. There’s videos on KZread that show this process better than I’ve described it.

@TheArtOfHomeownership

11 ай бұрын

I used the same method in the video, no barrel. Took me two days to burn out the stump. The problem with not using a barrel, is a lot of the heat from the fire is not actual focused on the stump, it just goes into the atmosphere. I had to use nearly a whole other tree to burn out one stump😂 it was fun to watch though

I sure do like this gadget. It’s time someone came to the rescue of us folks with bad backs. ❤❤❤❤❤

That was a huge tree!😮

Where I live I can’t burn on my lawn by law. It’s hard to get rid of unwanted vegetation. Like your video.

What an effort! I have a big stump that is only just starting to break down after 10 years, so you definitely saved a few years.

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Doug! Having a limited space and time to grow I’m happy that I did it. Can’t wait to plant a Cheena Jackfruit in that spot next winter. Happy growing!

I like the idea of using charcoal and wood together. Also Alex's comment below is the right way to do it.

Good job! Thanks for sharing! I’ve seen other videos where guys put a barrel around the stump. Seems to do a good job of making the heat more intense and accelerating the process.

Nice video. If you weren't in a hurry that would make a perfect fire pit site to sit around with drinks in the evening. Eventually the stump would be gone and could move on to another stump if you had one.

Why not just use the old stump as a fire-pit/barbeque grill? You could do most of your cooking there for several months and kill two birds with one stone!

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

That’s a great idea! Wish I would have thought about it earlier.

@RNX001

Жыл бұрын

Good idea there 🤙🤙

Just removed three stumps that are over ten years old. Two small ones popped out, no problem at all. The biggest one took three days of digging.

My Bro !!! you are going to think that I am pulling your leg when I tell you this little secret but , you go to the grocery store & buy a quart of buttermilk & pour it all over the exposed cut on the stump & just sit back & wait !!! in no time at all you will see the wood start to break down & rot away as the months & years go by !!! & that is the truth !!!

@marinaorgan589

Жыл бұрын

This is actually good science because adding nitrogen / fertiliser will do the same. Anything that encourages composting will encourage the wood to break down.

I feel your pain. I'm still in the middle of burning one my giant Oak tree too. I'm moving a lot slower than you tho. Hopefully I will be able to finish burning it by early spring lol. Good job!

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Good luck with your project. It’s a pain in the neck, but totally worth it!

I use a burn barrel, diesel fuel, and lots of old wood on my stumps. A chain saw looks helpful.

Great vid

@TampaTropicalGardens

11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

The jackfruit is going to be very happy in that spot👍

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

I think so too 😀

The Jackfruit tree stump will be a major clean up when the time comes.

Oh my, we hired tree service & it cost $100 roughly per stump. Wonderful project, my kids would like something like this!

Do NOT burn everyday. This is to be done every Saturday with BEER over 8-10 weeks. BEER is good !

And please let us know how it turns out next year

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gaylan, will do.

You also could’ve used some TNT. Would be done in seconds.

Lol 😂, there was how my neighbor burned down this house. 😅

Poor chainsaw.

Gasoline is dangerous to use, diesel is safer it does not flash up on you.

After you burn it, the manure will not work due to bacteria wont eat ash ... LOL

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. That’s a valuable information. Good thing I got the ash out. I had to constantly remove the ash, to keep burning the stump.

No physical labor invlolved..

Your stump? Born with it????

You can always pay someone with a stump grinder service $400 and for no additional charge they'll do $400 in damage to your yard.

Waste of time, coal/wood & energy Just use Diesel

No gas huh?? Pretty sure you used some to start the charcoal. Click Bait BS!!

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thanks for watching! Each batch of charcoal was started with all natural tumbleweed. The reason no gas or oil was used is because I intended to plants in that spot.

With you putting raised bed on top of that stump burning it was useless west of time and effort. Just my opinion.

@TampaTropicalGardens

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Raised bed is a temporary thing. I’m actually going to be planting a new tree in that spot. Burning through the entire stump was necessary to ensure that the new tree’s roots will not be blocked by the old stump. Also, I love burning things too 😀

@poverofnature3334

Жыл бұрын

@@TampaTropicalGardens you should move to South Africa. We love burning things.