replying to rminv, Ed the red wrote:
Sorry, the circular will offer only minimal success. Yes, you can saw to a
shallow depth providing the stump wood is dry. The saw binds up in wet wood.
The dirt will dull the blade. Unless you have any he patience of Job and his
entire family, better count on your great grandchildren finishing the job.

Saws-all , axe, mattock, & shovel. The is no easy manual way.

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