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22-03-2014, 09:10 PM
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Impregnating a tree stump for burning out?
On 22/03/14 17:41, Lobster wrote:
I've got an old cherry tree stump which I really want rid of. It's probably about 10" high by 15" across, and the problem is that it's in an awkward position at the foot of a banked area, and surrounded by paving stones, so would be very disruptive and difficult to dig out. It's inaccessible to a tree stump grinder (other than maybe something hand- held). Burning it out seems the way forward, and I've tried several times (over years), burying the thing in burning coal. Trouble is the stump doesn't really burn much as such; it just chars over, and has got quite dished on top, but there's a lot more to go. Anyway, it occurred to me that maybe I could try again this summer but first impregnate the remaining timber over a period of time (maybe honeycombing it with a drill first) to encourage it to burn properly. Anyone tried this? What would be good to use, that wouldn't just evaporate off? I'm not after getting the whole thing out - if I just get the stump below ground level and cover it with a plant tub or something, that would be fine! Or any other constructive ideas!? drill lots of holes in it [g] |
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