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I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort
removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Any suggestions? |
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"Brian" wrote in message
s.com... I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Any suggestions? I recently had three trees removed. The biggest (9 metres high) needed a stump grinder. Organised by the tree surgeon who did the cutting but from a separate company, this was a huge machine towed behind a Landrover. It had a swinging head to cut deep below ground. It was a serious piece of kit but even so took an hour and the bill for £100 plus VAT (grinding only) seemed fair. The other two trees were smaller ones in the back garden where it wouldn't have been possible to get a grinder in. Two people spent a day digging them out. Cost including felling £280 plus VAT. As you realise these things are seriously difficult to remove. Sounds like a grinder is what you need. May be possible to hire and DIY. -- RRH To reply by email, take out insurance. |
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Brian wrote:
I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Its easy with a mini digger, harder with a pickaxe, spade and shovel.. I had one such - leylandii - and I simply built a series of bonfires on it, removing the ash over and over. Whne it vanished below ground level I covered it over. Any suggestions? |
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On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 03:36:51 GMT, Brian wrote:
I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. You're right! It is one of the physically most demanding jobs I've had to do. But it is doable if you stick at it. I had a conifer in my back garden which was cracking the drive, so it had to come down. I cut all the branches off first, then lopped bits off from the top until I, too, was left with a largish stump with about two feet sticking up out of the ground. An added problem was that the tree had grown on quite a slant early in its life, so that the stump didn't stick straight up. Tools I bought to remove the stump: 1 crowbar, 1 axe, 1 sledgehammer (but also used to remove cracked drive), 1 huge drill bit (see later), all in all about a hundred quid's worth I reckon. Basically, you have to dig down and around the stump, cutting all roots as you come across them (some will be as thick as your arm). Keep going! My hole went down about 2 feet in the end. Keep on whacking the stump with the sledgehammer, while prising it from all sides with the crowbar. It took me three days. I'll put some pics up later so that you can see. MM |
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In message , Mike Mitchell
writes On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 03:36:51 GMT, Brian wrote: I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. You're right! It is one of the physically most demanding jobs I've had to do. But it is doable if you stick at it. snip It took me three days. I'll put some pics up later so that you can see. I took grubbed out the remains of an old hedge last year, most of which was easy enough (relatively speaking) There were one or two tougher bits, in particular an old Willow stump that had been felled a few years before, but was of course still happily regrowing. Probably about 15 inches in diameter. It was hard work, but ok I don't think it would be in my 'very diffcult' box, but YMMV of course. To get it out but a few hours saw the back of it. Mostly I used the mattock (an essential tool for this sort of job, start a little way out from the stump and gradually work your way round and down cutting the roots as you come across them. Once you have got down far enough you can try to move the stump to and fro slightly and gradually work your way underneath a bit. A small hand axe and a small saw are also useful. At some point you will get it loose enough to start to be able to lever it with a crowbar or stout piece of timber (I used a length of 4x2), just keep at it then until you can get at the ones right underneath. My problem was getting the stump out of the hole single handley. For a single stump, I'd probably do the same again, I'd consider some machinery if I had a few. The burning technique also works well (as mentioned by someone else) but I needed to clear things for a fence. -- Chris French, Leeds |
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
Brian wrote: I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Its easy with a mini digger, harder with a pickaxe, spade and shovel.. I had one such - leylandii - and I simply built a series of bonfires on it, removing the ash over and over. Whne it vanished below ground level I covered it over. Any suggestions? If you decide to go for the bonfire method, drill a few large holes in the stump and fill them with parafin. Allow to soak in before seting fire to stump. Nick Brooks |
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On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 03:36:51 GMT, Brian wrote:
I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Any suggestions? I've removed two sections of well-established conifer hedge around my place, about 8ft tall. The first time the trees were cut down and I dug up the stumps - about 12 to 15" diameter - about a year later. It was bl**dy hard work using typical hand tools, like a good digging spade and fork, bushman saw and long handled pruners. It took me three days to get six stumps out, but age ain't on my side! :-) The second section I'd cut down and disposed of three trees, each about 15 to 18" diameter stumps, and had some tree surgeons come in to take down the fourth and thickest tree and grind out the roots. They go down about 18", and take out pretty much all of the stump. Cost was £120, and it was worth every penny! I asked them to fit the work in when they were working out my way, and I guess that helped keep the cost down a bit I've got some more to come down when we're ready to landscape that part of the garden, and I won't hesitate to use tree fellers for that. |
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Brian wrote:
I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. I've found a hosepipe with a spray nozzle set to give a nice high pressure jet is a useful tool. Let's you really loosen up the soil around the roots, and mud is easier to pull roots from than soil. (depending of course on soil type) |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Brian wrote: I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Its easy with a mini digger, harder with a pickaxe, spade and shovel.. I had one such - leylandii - and I simply built a series of bonfires on it, removing the ash over and over. Whne it vanished below ground level I covered it over. Spouse has been removing the stumps of a very mature holly (extremely hard wood) and a 60 year old pear (beginning to rot deep down). He used a garden fork, a small torwl because I couldn't find a big one and a hand axe. It's taken him all afternoon but now I can plant my rhubarb :-) The hens had a wonderful time ... The roots will be kept and seasoned. the holly will be used to make things, the pear for firing my earth oven. Mary |
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On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 03:36:51 GMT, Brian wrote:
I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Any suggestions? Some pics of my stump removal as promised earlier. (Sorry it took so long, but Brinkster was being a real pain this morning, so incredibly slow.) http://www22.brinkster.com/tykeshed/tree/index.html MM |
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On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 03:36:51 GMT, Brian wrote:
I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Any suggestions? Hire a stump grinder? The council ground out the stump of a large weeping willow which stood on the verge outside out old house - impressively effective. They took it out to below ground level, and nature did the rest after that. Rick |
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On Fri, 2 Apr 2004 17:29:04 +0100, "Mary Fisher"
wrote: The roots will be kept and seasoned. the holly will be used to make things, the pear for firing my earth oven. I have a large-ish plank of holly, which I bought about 25 years ago to make harpsichord bits from (tongues, jacks etc). I also have a plank of pear somewhere. Don't burn it! You could sell it for lots of munney! (I made the keyboard out of limewood.) MM |
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On Fri, 2 Apr 2004 10:37:47 +0100, chris French
wrote: For a single stump, I'd probably do the same again, I'd consider some machinery if I had a few. The burning technique also works well (as mentioned by someone else) but I needed to clear things for a fence. No way would I risk burning a stump so close to the house and, possibly, the gas main! MM |
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On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 13:52:38 GMT, Ian Stirling
wrote: Brian wrote: I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. I've found a hosepipe with a spray nozzle set to give a nice high pressure jet is a useful tool. Let's you really loosen up the soil around the roots, and mud is easier to pull roots from than soil. (depending of course on soil type) Ah, I tried that for a while. But in my neck of the woods the soil is clay a few spits down and full of stones above. Also, this was last summer when I removed my tree and the weather was exhaustingly hot for weeks, thus the ground was like concrete. Maybe a bit longer with the hose might have made it a bit easier though... MM |
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"Mike Mitchell" wrote in message ... On Fri, 2 Apr 2004 17:29:04 +0100, "Mary Fisher" wrote: The roots will be kept and seasoned. the holly will be used to make things, the pear for firing my earth oven. I have a large-ish plank of holly, which I bought about 25 years ago to make harpsichord bits from (tongues, jacks etc). I also have a plank of pear somewhere. Don't burn it! You could sell it for lots of munney! (I made the keyboard out of limewood.) Hey ! I was only talking about the stump and roots. The trunks and larger branches are seasoning nicely. They'll be used to make things rather than sold, that way (if we cared about it) they'll bring more money. If we don't use them our cabinet maker daughter will. We value timber. But there's some which is no good even for turning and yet will burn to make wonderful bread and other dishes. We waste nowt. We never buy it if we can have home-grown! I think the only timber we've bought in the last few years has been box. Mary MM |
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"Mike Mitchell" wrote in message ... On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 13:52:38 GMT, Ian Stirling wrote: Brian wrote: I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. I've found a hosepipe with a spray nozzle set to give a nice high pressure jet is a useful tool. Let's you really loosen up the soil around the roots, and mud is easier to pull roots from than soil. (depending of course on soil type) Ah, I tried that for a while. But in my neck of the woods the soil is clay a few spits down and full of stones above. Also, this was last summer when I removed my tree and the weather was exhaustingly hot for weeks, thus the ground was like concrete. Maybe a bit longer with the hose might have made it a bit easier though... I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Mary MM |
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chris French writes
I took grubbed out the Once you have got down far enough you can try to move the stump to and fro slightly and gradually work your way underneath a bit. A small hand axe and a small saw are also useful. And a 6' crowbar. It's also useful - if it's a 4" to 18" dia tree - to cut it off about 8ft above ground, so that you have something to wriggle it around by - with a car or a chain hoist for preference. Up to about 9" dia trees, it is often possible to avoid the graft by... a method I could explain by email if anyone has a death-wish. I was going to post it but realised I'd be flamed. [BTW, when the roots brought up a nice shiny black pipe... it was the phone cable to a dozen houses. Undamaged! Absolutely no indication it was there, in an ordinary suburban front garden.] -- roger delete x's to email |
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Mike Mitchell wrote:
On Fri, 2 Apr 2004 10:37:47 +0100, chris French wrote: For a single stump, I'd probably do the same again, I'd consider some machinery if I had a few. The burning technique also works well (as mentioned by someone else) but I needed to clear things for a fence. No way would I risk burning a stump so close to the house and, possibly, the gas main! Then again, if the gas main is really close, all you need is a nail and a lighter |
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roger wrote:
chris French writes I took grubbed out the Once you have got down far enough you can try to move the stump to and fro slightly and gradually work your way underneath a bit. A small hand axe and a small saw are also useful. And a 6' crowbar. It's also useful - if it's a 4" to 18" dia tree - to cut it off about 8ft above ground, so that you have something to wriggle it around by - with a car or a chain hoist for preference. Up to about 9" dia trees, it is often possible to avoid the graft by... a method I could explain by email if anyone has a death-wish. I was going to post it but realised I'd be flamed. Go on, you know you want to. Given that we've had the "swing from tree to tree" method of pruning 20 feet trees, can it be that more dangerous? |
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In message , roger
writes chris French writes I took grubbed out the Once you have got down far enough you can try to move the stump to and fro slightly and gradually work your way underneath a bit. A small hand axe and a small saw are also useful. And a 6' crowbar. Yes, though I wouldn't go and buy one just for one stump. It's also useful - if it's a 4" to 18" dia tree - to cut it off about 8ft above ground, so that you have something to wriggle it around by - with a car or a chain hoist for preference. Yes, that works well and is what I've done when intending to take a stump out. -- Chris French, Leeds |
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Copper nails are your answer, or even a few bits of 15mm copper pipe.
Either bang a large quantity of nails in the stump - all over the cut surface, or drill a few holes with a wood bit, and bang in lengths of copper pipe. Over the months the stump will rot and be quite easy to remove. 'A lot less bovver' Hugh "Brian" wrote in message s.com... I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Any suggestions? |
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Hugh explained on 03/04/2004 :
Copper nails are your answer, or even a few bits of 15mm copper pipe. Either bang a large quantity of nails in the stump - all over the cut surface, or drill a few holes with a wood bit, and bang in lengths of copper pipe. Over the months the stump will rot and be quite easy to remove. 'A lot less bovver' Hugh I used copper to help kill off some stumps five years ago. It has prevented them regrowing, but it has made little diffence to the speed of the rotting of them. -- -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.org |
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Nick Brooks wrote:
The Natural Philosopher wrote: Brian wrote: I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Its easy with a mini digger, harder with a pickaxe, spade and shovel.. I had one such - leylandii - and I simply built a series of bonfires on it, removing the ash over and over. Whne it vanished below ground level I covered it over. Any suggestions? If you decide to go for the bonfire method, drill a few large holes in the stump and fill them with parafin. Allow to soak in before seting fire to stump. Even better if you can get it is pitassium nitrate. Make sure you leave your Q'ran and burhkah behind when purchasing. Nick Brooks |
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Mary Fisher wrote:
"Mike Mitchell" wrote in message I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Just drive over here with a digger darling. Suffolk is made of it. Mary MM |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Mike Mitchell" wrote in message I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Just drive over here with a digger darling. Suffolk is made of it. I wish I had a digger. But there's clay closer to Leeds ... :-) I ws in Suffolk last Easter, it seemed to be all flint and sand ... our grand daughters were selling flints to punters. Mary Mary MM |
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On Sat, 3 Apr 2004 09:24:29 +0100, "Mary Fisher"
wrote: I ws in Suffolk last Easter, it seemed to be all flint and sand ... our grand daughters were selling flints to punters. What on earth would flints be of use to anyone?!! You know, when I was doing my garden makeover, I built a soil sifter to sift the stones from the (little) soil in the ground (here stones make up at least 50% of the content) and was left with a huge pile of stones. So, what to do with them? I wondered whether I could set up a web site, aimed at the Americans, and offer them a small "slice" of olde England for, say, five bucks a gem, sorry, stone. Each stone would be accompanied by a certificate of genuineness, having been dug from the soil of an English village and washed in spring water from the Thames. A jiffy bag would be about 50 pence, and with a certificate printed on my LaserJet using stock from Paper Direct, I'd make a fortune. Instead, I thought, bugger that for a game of pixies! And used the stones as hardcore for a garden feature. MM |
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"Mike Mitchell" wrote in message ... On Sat, 3 Apr 2004 09:24:29 +0100, "Mary Fisher" wrote: I ws in Suffolk last Easter, it seemed to be all flint and sand ... our grand daughters were selling flints to punters. What on earth would flints be of use to anyone?!! I have no idea. I put that to the girls, that the visitors were walking on the things. They replied, quite reasonably, that they searched for interesting ones, dug them up, cleaned them and graded and priced them. then sat in the hot sun selling them while they could be playing. They didn't offer the option of axe and arrowheads. I couldn't argue with that ...I can send you a charming picture if you like. They made more than £3 each on one day. You know, when I was doing my garden makeover, I built a soil sifter to sift the stones from the (little) soil in the ground (here stones make up at least 50% of the content) and was left with a huge pile of stones. So, what to do with them? I wondered whether I could set up a web site, aimed at the Americans, and offer them a small "slice" of olde England for, say, five bucks a gem, sorry, stone. Each stone would be accompanied by a certificate of genuineness, having been dug from the soil of an English village and washed in spring water from the Thames. A jiffy bag would be about 50 pence, and with a certificate printed on my LaserJet using stock from Paper Direct, I'd make a fortune. Indeed. Instead, I thought, bugger that for a game of pixies! And used the stones as hardcore for a garden feature. Well you've probably done someone else a favour, given them ideas ... :-) Mary MM |
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"Hugh" wrote in message ... Copper nails are your answer, or even a few bits of 15mm copper pipe. Either bang a large quantity of nails in the stump - all over the cut surface, or drill a few holes with a wood bit, and bang in lengths of copper pipe. Over the months the stump will rot and be quite easy to remove. 'A lot less bovver' Hugh You don't seem to understand that we want the ground cleared NOW! And anyway, that method takes longer than months ... Mary "Brian" wrote in message s.com... I have recently had a *large* Conifer that was too close for comfort removed from the front of my house; trouble is, the stump remains. What are my options for removing it? The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. Any suggestions? |
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Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Hugh explained on 03/04/2004 : Copper nails are your answer, or even a few bits of 15mm copper pipe. Either bang a large quantity of nails in the stump - all over the cut surface, or drill a few holes with a wood bit, and bang in lengths of copper pipe. Over the months the stump will rot and be quite easy to remove. 'A lot less bovver' Hugh I used copper to help kill off some stumps five years ago. It has prevented them regrowing, but it has made little diffence to the speed of the rotting of them. Evergreen conifer stumps don't seem to rot very readily, unlike many deciduous species. Rick |
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Richard Sterry wrote on 03/04/2004 :
I used copper to help kill off some stumps five years ago. It has prevented them regrowing, but it has made little diffence to the speed of the rotting of them. Evergreen conifer stumps don't seem to rot very readily, unlike many deciduous species. These two stumps were (are) from two rather large weeping willow. -- -- Regards, Harry (M1BYT) (L) http://www.ukradioamateur.org |
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Harry Bloomfield wrote:
Richard Sterry wrote on 03/04/2004 : I used copper to help kill off some stumps five years ago. It has prevented them regrowing, but it has made little diffence to the speed of the rotting of them. Evergreen conifer stumps don't seem to rot very readily, unlike many deciduous species. These two stumps were (are) from two rather large weeping willow. Yes, they rot down a treat - I got some very interesting fungae growing on one of my stumps, if you'll pardon the expression. Rick |
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In message , Mary
Fisher writes "The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Mike Mitchell" wrote in message I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Just drive over here with a digger darling. Suffolk is made of it. I wish I had a digger. But there's clay closer to Leeds ... :-) Hmm, our garden.............. -- Chris French, Leeds |
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Mary Fisher wrote:
"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Mike Mitchell" wrote in message I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Just drive over here with a digger darling. Suffolk is made of it. I wish I had a digger. But there's clay closer to Leeds ... :-) I ws in Suffolk last Easter, it seemed to be all flint and sand ... our grand daughters were selling flints to punters. Depends which bit really. Its all classic glacial muck..The sand got washed out towards the coast but the clay is left stuck on the taller bits. Mary Mary MM |
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Mike Mitchell wrote:
On Sat, 3 Apr 2004 09:24:29 +0100, "Mary Fisher" wrote: I ws in Suffolk last Easter, it seemed to be all flint and sand ... our grand daughters were selling flints to punters. What on earth would flints be of use to anyone?!! You know, when I was doing my garden makeover, I built a soil sifter to sift the stones from the (little) soil in the ground (here stones make up at least 50% of the content) and was left with a huge pile of stones. So, what to do with them? I wondered whether I could set up a web site, aimed at the Americans, and offer them a small "slice" of olde England for, say, five bucks a gem, sorry, stone. Each stone would be accompanied by a certificate of genuineness, having been dug from the soil of an English village and washed in spring water from the Thames. A jiffy bag would be about 50 pence, and with a certificate printed on my LaserJet using stock from Paper Direct, I'd make a fortune. Instead, I thought, bugger that for a game of pixies! And used the stones as hardcore for a garden feature. Flint is amongst the toughest - and IMHO most beautiful - wall plating ever. Brick and flint houses last forever mainly. Makes nice cobble effect paths too, set in mortar. Other nice wetherprropf effects are ouster shells, and I have seen a house built of glass bottles in the US desert. MM |
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"chris French" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes "The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Mike Mitchell" wrote in message I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Just drive over here with a digger darling. Suffolk is made of it. I wish I had a digger. But there's clay closer to Leeds ... :-) Hmm, our garden.............. You're near Meanwood Road, I think ... ? Mary -- Chris French, Leeds |
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"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: I ws in Suffolk last Easter, it seemed to be all flint and sand ... our grand daughters were selling flints to punters. Depends which bit really. Its all classic glacial muck..The sand got washed out towards the coast but the clay is left stuck on the taller bits. I don't know Suffolk. We were at West Stow. Mary |
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On Fri, 02 Apr 2004 03:36:51 GMT, Brian wrote:
The first, obvious, option that springs to mind is to attempt to dig it up, but given that it's around 12-14 inches in diameter, I fear that would be VERY difficult. This would take 1/2 hour to cut the stump out but leave the laterals with a small stump grinder (I use a Dosko), expect a minimum charge of GBP75+VAT if there is a local contractor. Any suggestions? If you can risk the burning method: drill the centre of the stump as deep as possible and big enough to insert an old exhaust pipe loosely. Fill hole with charcoal and light. Insert exhaust pipe and make sure it can fall under gravity, using a small (I use a 12V LiLo inflator) blower, attach air supply to pipe away from flames. Cover with sacrificial fiberglass blanket. Repeat as necessary. AJH |
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In message , Mary
Fisher writes "chris French" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes "The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Mike Mitchell" wrote in message I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Just drive over here with a digger darling. Suffolk is made of it. I wish I had a digger. But there's clay closer to Leeds ... :-) Hmm, our garden.............. You're near Meanwood Road, I think ... ? a bit further out and west - Lawnswood -- Chris French, Leeds |
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"chris French" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes "chris French" wrote in message ... In message , Mary Fisher writes "The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message ... Mary Fisher wrote: "Mike Mitchell" wrote in message I wish we had clay - for the earth oven! Just drive over here with a digger darling. Suffolk is made of it. I wish I had a digger. But there's clay closer to Leeds ... :-) Hmm, our garden.............. You're near Meanwood Road, I think ... ? a bit further out and west - Lawnswood That's near enough for me to come with a bucket :-) Mary -- Chris French, Leeds |
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On Sun, 04 Apr 2004 08:07:05 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
wrote: Other nice wetherprropf effects are ouster shells, and I have seen a house built of glass bottles in the US desert. Was that latter a protest against recycling enforcement? MM |
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