It's best not to use an ax unless you have been educated in.

To remove a tree stump by hand, first, dig around the trunk to expose the major roots. Use a hand saw, reciprocation saw or chainsaw to sever the major roots from the stump. Pull the stump out with a tow strap and vehicle. For smaller stumps, you can use a digging bar to pry the stump bushlopping.barted Reading Time: 10 mins.

Removing a tree stump by hand works best on small to medium-sized stumps. Here’s how to tackle this project: Clear away debris from around the stump and dig down into the soil enough to expose the lateral roots (as opposed to the tap root which goes straight down from the trunk).

To remove a tree stump completely, you will have to remove two distinct root systems: Lateral roots that radiate from the stump just beneath the soil The taproot which travels straight down from the stump. To get started, move any brush away from the stump with Estimated Reading Time: 5 mins.

Then lite it on fire and if the wood is dry it will burn for the next several hours until it is gone.

Aug 17, Use a chain saw or bow saw to cut the stump down as close to the ground as you can, without allowing the chain saw's teeth to strike the ground (this will dull your chain).

Wear steel-toed boots for this part of the job. Drill holes a few inches deep into the stump in numerous places, using the biggest, widest drill bit you have.