Stump Removal by Brute Force - Just an Axe and a Shovel!
Matt's Colorado Astro Adventures · 1.0M views · 2:16
Skill Level
IntermediateTime Required
Full dayEstimated Cost
FreeTools Needed
axe, shovelSkip your workout for the day and just remove that stump with an axe and a shovel. If you're a bit cheap like me and don't like being inconvenienced by having to make an appointment to do something that will likely be done wrong, this method is for you. This method does require a bit of fitness, some strength, and a little axe experience so you don't hack off your leg, but like I said, just skip your workout one day and do this instead. This method works pretty well for Colorado Aspens. Not sure about other species. This tree was 25-30 years old.
I used a 4lb, 36in axe like this one: https://amzn.to/3YIO2PE - I'm an Amazon affiliate. Help a brother out and order with that link!
I removed this stump (and 2 others this way) to build a fire pit area. Check out the final result here: https://youtu.be/2FYKepZKbk4