Cypress knees are getting to be an issue. Recs for taking them down a bit?

Yep. Or if you're into hand tools, a big toothed bow saw will do the trick.

a sawzall and/or side grinder with cut off disk solves that with a quickness

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My neighbor has pond with bunch cypress knees,

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You could sell the 2-3' tall knees to tourists. I would like to have one to put in my garden in Dallas.

I use a chainsaw and a reciprocating saw every year.

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cypress knee wood is softer than you might suspect

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yea, i was stunned when i saw my neighbor grinding them down with a tiller.

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I use a chainsaw and a reciprocating saw every year.

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This.

I have to cut about 40 each year in the spring. They are at grass level and feel like a cobble stone road going over them. I use an ax for anything over 3" and for knees under 3" I use a Milwaukee 18v cordless drill with a 2 1/4" bit shown below. I usually drill them about 3-4" below grass level. It only takes about 10 seconds of drilling. It is very aggressive but will get used to it after a few attempts.

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I may order a larger one.

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Cut with an ax after a rain, each side of knee has a root. Very easy

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this is what I do