Chain sawing wet conifer roots.

[mgmine]

A chainsaw is not the tool to use because the dirt will dull it in a few minutes and it will not cut. As suggested a reciprocating saw the way to go. It will cut through anything including steel but not rock. You may not think that you will ever use it again but I still use mine which I bought to the 70's and when I need it there is no substitute for it. Spend the money now and you'll be glad you did. You can get one for as little as $22 dollars at places like Harbor Freight and Walmart.

 

[Owdboggy]

Two companies which do not trade in the UK. Cheapest one I could find here was over £100 . If I ever need to cut wood again (which I hope is never) I will ring my son in law and ask him to visit with his collection of power tools. He can have the pleasure.

 

[DirtMechanic]

Two companies which do not trade in the UK. Cheapest one I could find here was over £100 . If I ever need to cut wood again (which I hope is never) I will ring my son in law and ask him to visit with his collection of power tools. He can have the pleasure.

Ebay is available where you are. They have them also.

 

[Owdboggy]

As I said I hope never to have to cut wood again!

 

[DirtMechanic]

As I said I hope never to have to cut wood again!

That is how I know I have screwed up. Digging also. The work does give me some time to contemplate how best to avoid such activity in the future.

 

[trail twister]

Ya'll don't have rent a centers there? Here in the states we could go to thr rent a center and rent a sawsall with blades too.

Shoot we could even rent a nice portable back hoe to dig the root up with.

Now if it was my wife and she said do it and don't spend any money doing so I would hand her the tool and say have at it.

Al

 

[Owdboggy]

See my previous answer. It suffices!