I've got 6 stumps, from ~25 foot podocarpus trees, that are about 4 feet tall right now (see pic), that I need to remove completely in order to plant something new as soon as possible. The stumps are not large and range in diameter from 4 to 8 inches.

The stumps were left at 4 feet tall, instead of near the ground, in the hopes that I could simply dig around the base of each to about 9-12" and cut (with a sawzall) what roots I could find and then use the taller stump (more leverage) to rock back and forth to get them out. Problem is, after doing that, I can't budge them an inch.

Normally, I would rent a stump grinder from my local box store and grind away. Problem is, these stumps are located in a raised planter box that runs the length of our pool. So, I've got our pool on one side, and a fence on the other and really no room for a walk behind grinder.

This situation also rules out burning the stumps out, and chemically treating them would take too long as I would like to replant as soon as possible (i.e. not months away).

My question is this, are there any 7" angle grinder attachments that I could buy that would essentially do the same thing as a walk behind grinder? Maybe something like this 36 grit abrasive disk (this is for 4&1/2" grinders):
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I realize this isn't the prefered method, but based on the circumstances, I'd like to find something that would fit on my 7" angle grinder (or even my drill) to help facilitate the removal of the smallish stumps I need to get rid of. I'd rather have a powerd tool help me, and one that would be relatively precise, than for me to swing an ax or a maddox.

Any suggestions for such an attachment?

Thanks!

Baring that cut as far down as you can get then cut vertical cuts into what remains of the stumps. With several vertical cuts, you can do two thing: cover them and forget them and let them rot, or using an axe split the trunk and take the splinters off then bury what is left.

4 to 8" is not large truncks.

why not let them regenerate from there ... there is a word for it.. which is escaping me right now.. unless it is coppicing ...

in the alternative.. apply a lot of hard labor.. and just get it done.. the position negates just about all easy.. labor free options.. which only leaves hard work ..

whats the deal with the fence.. is there any space behind.. could you get permission to remove a couple sections.. so as to work from that side ... and then replace it.. or is that fence right on the white wall ...

jim martin.. no advert'ing allowed on GW .. but it cracked me up.. when i see you are in Australia... so i presume your reply was tongue in cheek humor ....

can you gain access from behind???

lastly.. i am surprised the pool was zoned to be that close to the lot line ... hmmm .. i will presume that was the prior owner ... lol ...

ken