Nice use of a reciprocating saw. The sounds of birds in the background was a very nice touch.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the birds are nice!

There’s nothing so satisfying than a bothersome task made easy with the right tool. Great tip and back saver!

@KenClick

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

@953dave

8 ай бұрын

I have removed over a 100 cypress knees 3:13 are more with a recepricating saw ,they do work great.

I’ve been contemplating removing a stump and wondering if I could use a recip saw and your video demonstrates this perfectly, thanks for making this video

@KenClick

Ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

Well Ken, not just a little bit easier, a WHOLE lot easier. Speaking here as someone who has spent most of a day removing a stump years ago, and it is not a fond memory. Wish I'd known about these saws back then. Glad you showed this video, really helpful to see how best to go about it.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for commenting! It is a whole lot easier this way!

Thank you, thank you for this video. I have the EXACT situation that you had and googled reciprocating saw stump removal & found you. This is great.

@KenClick

Жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help! 🙂

Thanks for this. I've got 10 or so to do but I'm glad I already have a reciprocating saw.

@KenClick

10 ай бұрын

✅🙂

Excellent video. Thanks for showing and explaining so clearly.

@KenClick

4 ай бұрын

You're very welcome!

🤗I have 7 crepe myrtle stumps that I need to remove, also near a fence, where I want to start a garden. this video is perfect! And I have to say as always, the best voice on KZread!!

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of help! Thanks for your kind words...🙂

I'm so glad you did this video, I planted a rose bush along the side of my house and there were so many roots I chopped them with the shovel I only planted one because it was so tiresome. So I am going to get that saw so that I can finish planting that will make it so easy.. thank you Ken this was right on time for me 👍

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! It is a great tool to have.

I need a saw like that. I've got lots of small but tough stumps and one accursed crepe myrtle stump. Thank you for the demonstration.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

If this was the only thing I used this saw for, the purchase cost would be worth it to me.

Nice Ken that works really great. Awesome idea BTY love you an your videos

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This is on my chore list... we've got rain coming this week and I'm hoping that will help soften the ground around the roots I'm going to take after. Thanks for this great, informative vide

@KenClick

8 ай бұрын

I'm glad to be of help!

That was great work. We dug up some forsythia bushes at a place I once lived and I remember how difficult it was. The trunks weren't nearly as big as what you were taking out today. It took us all day to get two out of the ground. Wish I'd had a reciprocating saw them..lol

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

It's a good tip to remember for next time.

Damn! You deserved to do a 'Rocky at the top of the steps' victory dance when you got that sucker out!! Well done!👏

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks! It does make a big difference. (Those who have never dug one out don't understand.)

Hi I enjoyed something a little different today and useful too.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I look forward to your videos on how to make biscuits using a reciprocrating saw. :D

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Well, Larry, if I can figure out a way to do that it would make a great video!

@msr1116

2 жыл бұрын

Ken is quite the renaissance man. 👍

@mrsmac1974

2 жыл бұрын

🤣

@DementedDistraction

Жыл бұрын

HELLO, YOU!

Great explanation. Thanks for posting

@KenClick

Жыл бұрын

You're most welcome!

Great job. I just got a recip and don’t know why I didn’t get one decades ago. It’s great for pruning and firewood and as your show for stumps. I really prefer the battery so I’m free to roam but realize that portability comes with a higher price. Take care.

@KenClick

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and commenting!

A reciprocating saw is a handy dandy tool that was originally invented by or for plumbers to access pipes in tight spots. I've never needed one but a leaf blower has saved me a bundle of time and effort with the ordinarily tedious task of raking. Thank goodness for electricity to power many inventions that eliminated so.much strenuous manual labor.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I just did this today...it was alot of fun actually

@KenClick

Ай бұрын

Yes, it is so much easier!

Nice hack bud, thanks for sharing

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

You bet. Thanks for watching.

Great job you did it

@KenClick

7 ай бұрын

✅🙂

A corded Sawzall is better then a battery saw, it's stronger & more powerful for the job. Battery is convenient but not for all tasks. Mahalo for the video😊

@KenClick

Ай бұрын

I agree!

Good tip , thanks for sharing , God bless !

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Great ideas! Thanks

@KenClick

2 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very helpful video. We need to remove a bush and the stump that is growing in a corner behind a fence gate and next to the sprinkler controllers. I know I can't call a stump removal service because they won't be able to get one of those big machines in there. People around here use chain saws but those things scare me. I once saw a tree trimmer do serious damage to his hand when a chain saw slipped. I knew there must be another way.

@KenClick

11 ай бұрын

Yes, this way works well and is safer. 🙂

You got it done xoxo

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

👍

Really nice job on the quality of video. The subject matter of the video is quite simple, I would think it would be self evident and not require a video effort, but apparently many people need 'hand holding' for even the most basic things.

@KenClick

2 ай бұрын

I do not see how plunging a reciprocating saw blade into the ground is self-evident. The saw was not designed for that purpose. No need to criticize others for wanting to learn something.

@tommak6516

2 ай бұрын

@@KenClick In that case you should also tell them how to plug in the cord and how to wipe their rear end. Is your audience all from the 'special needs school?'

Definitely going to try this tomorrow to finish getting a stump out that I spent half the day working on. One question. I saw that you didn’t worry about the sawzall body getting right into the soil. This doesn’t hurt the unit? Thanks!

@KenClick

Ай бұрын

It didn't hurt mine at all. My ground had no stones in it.

I did that a lot as a lawn sprinkler repairman it helps greatly to use a tree pruning blade and they don't last long so buy several I used the diablo home depot brand...That blade wont handle tough jobs...

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. 🙂

Don’t get to excited folks these still can take time to do..once you hit rocks and here in PA we are known for our rocks..I’m doing this now and it takes a good hour at least for me.

@KenClick

8 ай бұрын

Did you really expect it to cut through your rocky soil as shown in the video? I had no rocks to deal with.

Wow. My boyfriend has been using a pickax(?) Like the giant one thing... with so much force and it takes him at least 30 minutes to even make a dent before he could pull them from the ground

@KenClick

Жыл бұрын

This method is a game changer!

WE just removed 4 annoying bushes that kept bee hives year after year so we had to try to eliminate 2 problems, but now we have to get the stumps out and so this came just in time. I think my husband bought some stump away, but this is great. What do you do with the soil and dirt when you take plants and stumps out? Does anyone re use the dirt to plant something new? We are new to this, and I feel like it's a waste to throw it away, but not sure what to do with it.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

You will need soil or something to refill the holes. The stumps & roots may be chopped up and put in the compost bin.

Hi, Greetings from Venezuela.... Thanks for sharing this demonstration... Have you tried a Cordless Mini Circular Saw for the same job and compared the results ❓️... I guess there should be an alternative way to do this job efficiently with a Mini Circular Saw. Anyway, I love all kind of Tools... Unfortunately, They are very expensive here...

@KenClick

11 ай бұрын

The saw I'm using has a 12 inch blade. How big would a circular saw need to be to reach down 12 inches?

@cdtero

11 ай бұрын

@@KenClick.....Oh. you are right Sir. I was wrong. Thanks

Doing this eats up your blades, I've never seen such blunt ones before I tried cutting some roots with them! It works great though, and compared to other solutions for removing small stumps it is still pretty economical, even if a blade only lasts a stump or two.

@KenClick

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@lym3204

10 ай бұрын

Get a file then sharpen the blade. I never throw away any of those blades they can be resharpened good enough for garden work. You can even edge your grass with them.

I've read that cutting through dirt dulls your blade very quickly. Did that happen to you? Maybe they are talking about hitting rocks. A mattock tool helps a lot too.

@KenClick

Жыл бұрын

Yes, cutting in the ground dulls the blade.

hey man i was wondering will the remaining roots die? you dont have to dig the roots out that are separated from the stump do you?

@KenClick

2 ай бұрын

The roots will die. No need to dig them up. 🙂

Why do you use the hay bales?

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Take a look at straw bale gardening videos. That's what I'm doing.

We have one as well. It’s along the house where it prevents me from using the lawnmower.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

This method make removing them a lot easier!

Could the saw be damaged by hitting a stone in the soil ? Cheers Eddie

@KenClick

10 ай бұрын

The blade could be, but the saw should be alright.

Might help to leave the stump higher.

@KenClick

2 күн бұрын

✅

My property has too many stone of all sizes. Good idea though.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The younger you are, when you do that, the easier it is. Now, let's try a 24" white oak stump for fun.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

I'll leave that one to you Richard. It would make a good video!

What? You are not in the kitchen making something scrumptious! What a great idea, all for saving time & less pain on the body. Yikes now your wife has to get the mud stains out of your pants.

@KenClick

2 жыл бұрын

Ha! Thanks for watching and commenting!

@gracie2298

2 жыл бұрын

@@KenClick I have been a subbie a couple of years. Usually watch on t.v. last two videos was on iPad, so could comment. I keep mentioning you on other channels, cause your epicurean delights are quick & to the point. I also want you to hit 100,000 subs!