On Nov 3, 9:04*pm, " wrote:
On Nov 3, 8:57 pm, "MiamiCuse" wrote:





In running my sprinkler system I came across some tree roots that has
basically twisted around under and over my 1" PVC pipe. I am trying to
untangle them but it's impossible. The roots are fifteen feet away from the
center of the tree and I want to cut the roots away to free the pipe so I
can work on it.

The problem is I am not sure what is the best way to cut these roots there
are two pieces about 2" in diameter so it's pretty thick. I tried using a
recipicating saw but the angle is such that it's real difficult and the
blade would strike the pipe when fully extended.

I tried a handsaw and same problem could not extend back and forth without
striking the pipe or other parts of the roots. About the only thing I think
would work would be a mini-hack saw but that will not go far with that size
root.

I do have a 4.5" angle grinder but I only have metal or masonry blades, no
wood blades and I don't think they make one. Could a grinder with metal
blade work in this case? It seems that it should.

Thanks,

MC

if the roots are in the drip line of the tree, basically under its
branches you risk killing the tree, or weakening its base and iot can
blow over in a storm.....

is it worth the risk? trees add great value to homes.- Hide quoted text -

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I know it's not my tree, and I certainly can't see the situation from
here, but I'm pretty confident in saying that cutting a couple of 2
inch surface roots are not going to weaken it's base to the extent
that it will blow over in a storm.