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Bob Simon wrote:

Several months ago I read that the best way to get rid of a stump is
to burn it out. Drill holes, fill with kerosene, etc.

I've got a 4' - 5' diameter stump from a water oak that's about 6"
above ground level. This morning I went to Home Depot to buy a bit
and found that there were more choices than I was expecting. For this
application what type of bit would be best? Are 1" holes appropriate?
How many? How deep?

In general, what applications do you use an auger for and when do you
use a spade bit?

You need a long auger for this, you need the self feeding and chip
removal. The spade is cheap and works for thin boarda thast are dryid
wood. 1" might work for kerosine, but you need at least 1.25" if you
are using sticks (1 1/8 diA) to sped the job.

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