Long Extensions

[tmcquinn]

I had an Ash tree disaster here. They are cut down but it cost so much and was so much work splitting the wood that I've never had the stumps ground. I am thinking about trying this technique of drilling holes in the stumps and filling them with fertilizer, though I'm willing to listen to reason. Anyway, I have a couple of 75 foot, 12 gauge, extension cords. I don't want to burn up my one powerful drill. 150 feet is too far, right? It's a hassle but I have the option of using my Honda generator for power.

 

[flushcut]

I own a tree service. I would not drill holes with 150' of extension cord. Take a chainsaw score a grid pattern in the stump soak with diesel and pour a bag of charcoal over it and light a match. How big are the stumps?

 

[sberry]

The cord wont hurt your drill.

 

[tmcquinn]

I own a tree service. I would not drill holes with 150' of extension cord. Take a chainsaw score a grid pattern in the stump soak with diesel and pour a bag of charcoal over it and light a match. How big are the stumps?

I live in the suburbs and have 9 properties abutting mine. That isn't allowed and there's little chance of getting away with it.

Some of them are in the 18-24 inch range.

 

[wmm2]

Is there some reason you don't rent a stump grinder and do it yourself to save money?

 

[tmcquinn]

Yes. I have several herniated discs and anything that throws me around can cause me to need a cane for a week. I've never used one but watching other folks do it has convinced me not to try.

 

[KnurledNut]

Whats the amp rating of your drill?
If 10 or less, go for it.
If 10-12, ehhhh maybe.
More than 12, i wouldnt.

 

[tmcquinn]

Looks like 5 amp.

 

[nes999]

I did this this summer. I used a 1/2 Milwaukee joist drill after burning up my HD19-2 bosh. I've still spent every weekend with diesel and charcoal. It would have been cheaper for me to pay someone to remove it. I would check facebook. We have a guy who has an ad for grinding "any size stump 30 dollars".





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[B.S.A. (ret.)]

Just make sure it doesn't say "per inch" somewhere after the $30!

 

[Jon_E]

Best thing you can do is call around to various tree services and get a quote for grinding your stumps. It's quick, easy, generally simple to clean up afterwards, and the only pain will be in your wallet. I have tried many methods, including excavators, chainsaw scoring, cutting roots, drilling holes and using fertilizer or diesel, putting an open-ended 55-gallon drum over it and building a fire, and I always come back to grinding. I'm going to have 20-30 stumps in my yard this fall, have to take down a bunch of trees, and I will rent a tracked grinder. $250 and I'm done.

 

[flushcut]

I live in the suburbs and have 9 properties abutting mine. That isn't allowed and there's little chance of getting away with it.

Some of them are in the 18-24 inch range.

I charge $75 for 24" or less for grinding. 24"-36" $4.00 and inch and 36" and up is $5.00 an inch and double for clean up of any size. Just so you have some pricing to go by.

 

[tmcquinn]

Thanks. I'd say you earn every cent of it.

 

[gdocktor3]

Yes. I have several herniated discs and anything that throws me around can cause me to need a cane for a week. I've never used one but watching other folks do it has convinced me not to try.

Rent a real stump grinder from somewhere. They are 100% mechanical. Your biggest concern would be flying debris.

 

[kctyphoon]

I can't see an extension cord being an issue for the drill.. at all.. you can always just use a cordless drill, and pick up a self feeding ship auger bit.

 

[fatfillup]

Given the amp draw and that you are using 12 ga cords, you should be fine. if the drill heats up, give it a rest and go again.


I also would get a quote from a pro.

 

[MikeF2316]

I used that stuff that you pour into holes in the stump, and it makes it rot really fast. A 12" Norway Maple stump in my front yard didn't even last a summer.

 

[rharman]

Write a check....

Been there, done that.

 

[Bagherra]

I own a tree service. I would not drill holes with 150' of extension cord. Take a chainsaw score a grid pattern in the stump soak with diesel and pour a bag of charcoal over it and light a match. How big are the stumps?

What does this do?

 

[JJ13]

Chainsaw grid increases surface area and removes more of the stump. Diesel and charcoal will slowly burn it but multiple attempts might be necessary to get it down to or below ground level.

 

[flushcut]

What does this do?

Usually burns the stumps below grade and chars the unburnt portion of the stump allowing it to decompose faster.

 

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[sberry]

That chart is old. Voltage is 120 or better. Contrary to popular belief 100 ft of 16 will run a circ saw just fine especially with limited duty cycle, zinging off a couple 2x4's or cutting roof sheets. I can't even remember the last time I used a 12 to run a power tool, use a 14 on occasion.

 

[usdemt]

I tried the drilling and fertilizer route on some pine trees. It did nothing for me. I ended up digging them out myself. Which in your state, I would not recommend. I was shot after the two stumps I did, and because I am cheap young and dumb would probably do it again but never recommend it. I gladly would have paid for a rental grinder but due to liability could not find anyone that rented them. With our building boom they wanted $400 for two 16 inch pine stumps hence why I just did it the old fashion way.

 

[tmcquinn]

That chart is old. Voltage is 120 or better. Contrary to popular belief 100 ft of 16 will run a circ saw just fine especially with limited duty cycle, zinging off a couple 2x4's or cutting roof sheets. I can't even remember the last time I used a 12 to run a power tool, use a 14 on occasion.

I had an old radial arm saw that needed every amp I could feed it. (It needed a new outlet but it was in an area that is murderously hard to pull wire to.) I walked into the rental place one day and saw some really nice, new, 75 foot 12 gauge cords. I asked the guy at the counter what the price was and he comes back with a giveaway price. I told him that was clearly a mistake and they wouldn't stay in business long like that. It pissed him off and he just asked if I wanted them or not. I bought them.

 

[tmcquinn]

I tried the drilling and fertilizer route on some pine trees. It did nothing for me. I ended up digging them out myself. Which in your state, I would not recommend. I was shot after the two stumps I did, and because I am cheap young and dumb would probably do it again but never recommend it. I gladly would have paid for a rental grinder but due to liability could not find anyone that rented them. With our building boom they wanted $400 for two 16 inch pine stumps hence why I just did it the old fashion way.

I hear you guys. We have a rental place here that rented me a gasoline powered concrete saw. It was one dangerous machine. I nearly lost a nut just from not allowing for gyroscopic precession. I'll ask them if they rent stump grinders. They don't seem overly concerned about liability.

 

[sberry]

I had an old radial arm saw that needed every amp I could feed it. (It needed a new outlet but it was in an area that is murderously hard to pull wire to.) I walked into the rental place one day and saw some really nice, new, 75 foot 12 gauge cords. I asked the guy at the counter what the price was and he comes back with a giveaway price. I told him that was clearly a mistake and they wouldn't stay in business long like that. It pissed him off and he just asked if I wanted them or not. I bought them.

I agree, a heavy radial saw is a bit different especially at substantial distance than occasional use with common hand held tools that have a 16 cord on them anyway.