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Burning Oak Tree Stump
Posted on 1/7/24 at 12:20 pm
Posted on 1/7/24 at 12:20 pm
I recently removed a water oak from my backyard that was quite hollow in the middle. It’s been sitting up since September but I’d like to get rid of the stump, which is probably 3 feet in diameter. My yard does not have wide access on the sides due to fencing and a slim gate so getting a stump grinder back there would be tricky.
I’ve read about burning it and I want a slow burn that I can monitor since it’s 5-10 feet away from my house. I’m not worried about it burning entirely or burning the whole root system. I just want the best burn I can get to flatten the ground where I can start to refill it with dirt as the stump rots out.
Anyway, I’d like a slow burn with short flames so there isn’t a risk of my house getting burned. I’ve heard suggestions for charcoal or diesel but want to make sure the flames won’t get too tall or draw attention to my house with too much smoke or anything. I’ll likely wet the area around the stump and keep a fire extinguisher handy (and probably dirt with a shovel) but figure someone out there has done this before.
Thanks in advance.
I’ve read about burning it and I want a slow burn that I can monitor since it’s 5-10 feet away from my house. I’m not worried about it burning entirely or burning the whole root system. I just want the best burn I can get to flatten the ground where I can start to refill it with dirt as the stump rots out.
Anyway, I’d like a slow burn with short flames so there isn’t a risk of my house getting burned. I’ve heard suggestions for charcoal or diesel but want to make sure the flames won’t get too tall or draw attention to my house with too much smoke or anything. I’ll likely wet the area around the stump and keep a fire extinguisher handy (and probably dirt with a shovel) but figure someone out there has done this before.
Thanks in advance.
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Posted on 1/7/24 at 12:30 pm to bapple
Using charcoal is actually a pretty decent idea in my opinion. I wouldn't have thought of that but it's probably the route I'd take. To speed up the process, is the stump rotten or weak enough for you to take a sledge hammer to and break it up a bit first?
Posted on 1/7/24 at 12:36 pm to TDsngumbo
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To speed up the process, is the stump rotten or weak enough for you to take a sledge hammer to and break it up a bit first?
It’s still pretty fresh but the very dry end of summer helped a bit. I thought of drilling a bunch of holes in it and maybe using a chainsaw to bring it down a bit before I drop some coals in the middle.
Posted on 1/7/24 at 12:39 pm to bapple
Not much to do here other than get it burning somehow. Charcoal or kindling or whatever. It's going to burn slow no matter what you do. Stumps are basically wicks and never really dry out. The problem is usually keeping it going, not keeping it under control.
It might be better to start burning it from the outside. Temping as it may be to put the fire in the hole, it won't breathe well
It might be better to start burning it from the outside. Temping as it may be to put the fire in the hole, it won't breathe well
This post was edited on 1/7/24 at 12:40 pm
Posted on 1/7/24 at 1:06 pm to bapple
Drill a bunch of holes in it with a long paddle bit. Start pouring used cooking oil into them on occasion. If you can drill some holes from the sides that connect for airflow prior to lighting a fire, you’re in the money. Otherwise, it will be a slow, multi-step operation to burn that whole stump.
Posted on 1/7/24 at 2:16 pm to bapple
Dakota fire hole and a blower fan.
You can burn a stump out in a day.
You can burn a stump out in a day.
Posted on 1/7/24 at 3:55 pm to bapple
If you have Karen’s expect calls to fire dept. I just filled center and would let it smolder for days adding dry would from time to time. Throw some bricks around it and create a fire pit you can use for a few months.
Posted on 1/7/24 at 6:38 pm to turkish
This works well.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:10 am to turkish
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Drill a bunch of holes in it with a long paddle bit. Start pouring used cooking oil into them on occasion. If you can drill some holes from the sides that connect for airflow prior to lighting a fire, you’re in the money. Otherwise, it will be a slow, multi-step operation to burn that whole stump.
This has been my experience 100%. Slooooow process without airflow.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:29 am to bapple
"My yard does not have wide access on the sides due to fencing and a slim gate"
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They have slim stump grinders for this situation. I'd check with some of the rental companies in the area.
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They have slim stump grinders for this situation. I'd check with some of the rental companies in the area.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:37 am to bapple
inspect the stump for weak areas near the bottom where the main roots form. take a chainsaw there and carefully open an air intake carb into the hollow chamber.
fill with wood, paper/etc and light it up. it will burn for several days
fill with wood, paper/etc and light it up. it will burn for several days
Posted on 1/8/24 at 10:38 am to bapple
I've never seen a stumr burn that wasn't slow. Smoky as hell though for days on end. If you have neighbors close I'd recommend against it or they will hate you. Maybe give it a shot and see if most will burn in a day and then extinguish whatever is left with a hose.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 1:07 pm to bapple
Drill air holes from the sides if you have a long enough drill bit.
Then charcoal and a little kerosene.
It'll burn a long time that way.
Once it's dried out from the inside you can build a small fire around it too.
Then charcoal and a little kerosene.
It'll burn a long time that way.
Once it's dried out from the inside you can build a small fire around it too.
Posted on 1/8/24 at 1:56 pm to bapple
Posted on 1/9/24 at 12:20 am to bapple
I have found it very difficult to burn tree stumps, even when they were quite rotten. What I’d suggest is using some stump rotter on anything that is solid above the ground and mechanically removing the pieces over time.
Posted on 1/9/24 at 10:16 am to Spankum
I am sure you could sacrifice a few chainsaw chains and just cut it under the soil line.
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