Diy Stump Removal Fire. Place kindling and logs on top of your prepared stump, enough to build a standard campfire. This is probably your first diy method, and there’s nothing wrong with manual stump removal for small trunks and shallow root systems.old, decaying stumps are fairly manageable using tools like a chainsaw and a shovel.
Break any surface snags by whacking them a few times with the back of an axe or a sledgehammer. Drill holes in the stump. Soooo we made a fire pit on top of it to burn the stump and get a great fire pit out of it as well.
Drench the stump and any exposed roots with the mixture.
Drill holes into the stump with a large diameter drill bit, fill the holes with kerosene or fuel oil (never gasoline), and wait for it to soak in thoroughly, about a week to 2 weeks. Rake out the area around the stump to remove any flammable debris and, using bricks or rocks, build a fire ring around your stump. If you leave them high enough you've got a solid seat, but most homeowners want them. Make the holes about 12 inches deep and three to four inches back from the edge.