On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 10:33:41 GMT, someone wrote:

A tree stump the size of Boeing engine core (3 cubic feet) is in a hole
we cannot get out. We dug dirt around the tree stump, cut all the
roots but not enough to get a manual saw comfortably in there. The
stump moves freely with no obstructions but too heavy for any men to
lift out of the hole.

Your string of posts makes your projects sound like the 3 Stooges or
worse. You must be underestimating the size since 3 cubic feet of
water weighs less than 200 lbs and wood would normally weigh less than
water (it floats) for the same volume. Either that or you need more
and bigger (make that stronger) men.

When you say it "moves freely" - what do you really mean, that you can
rock it back and forth, spin it around a few degrees? A small fibrous
root underneath can be strong as a rope, the stump will rock but can't
be lifted because it is tied down.

Otherwise, chains, come-alongs (ratchet pullers), jacks, tripod,
vehicle, etc. etc. For someone on a "pioneering" project you don't
seem very resourceful. Why do you have to remove the stump anyway?
How is the neighbor the boss of you?

-v.



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