RuggedLiving
RuggedMade is more than a brand. It is also a lifestyle.
Over the years, we've provided products to folks who thrive on tackling the tough stuff. We're proud of the DIY'ers, outdoor enthusiasts, homesteaders, homeowners, and businesses of all sizes who rely on our products to get things done.
RuggedLiving is our way of acknowledging this community. Here, we'll share with you stories about our awesome customers, provide insight into our products, and have a little fun along the way.
We hope you enjoy it!
FEATURED ARTICLES
- Nov 28. 2022
Knowing what type of wood burns well can make or break an enjoyable evening around the fire. Learn about the best wood for burning both in and outdoors.
Read Article - Dec 02. 2022
How to Fell a Tree: Pro Tips From an Arborist
Line throwing, tree climbing, knot tying, topping, and trimming are all a part of taking down a tree. RuggedMade brand ambassador Jake Pollack is a professional arborist who has mastered all of these skills.
Read Article - Dec 08. 2022
Marking, Bucking, and Splitting Firewood at the Woodyard
Before you turn that fallen tree into seasoned firewood, you'll need to cut it into useable lengths. In this video, Jake and Jared demonstrate how to mark, buck, and split a newly fallen birch tree in the DudeRanchDIY woodyard.
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In The Field
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Feb 02. 2024
Log Splitter Mods Part III: Seeking a 5-Second Cycle Time
Can increasing rod size improve cycle time on a souped-up log splitter? RuggedMade tackles that question in our search for speed! Watch as Nick and Jared find out.
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Jan 25. 2024
How Fast Can Our Souped-Up Log Splitter Fill a Tote?
Can you guess how long it will take for a souped-up log splitter to fill an IBC tote? The answer may surprise you. Watch the team put our splitter to the test.
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Oct 13. 2023
Good Times at the Paul Bunyan Show
The RuggedMade booth was abuzz all weekend at the 2023 Paul Bunyan Show forestry trade show at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Lore City, Ohio.
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May 02. 2023
Boost Log Splitting Speed with Bigger Engine & Pump
Many people ask us about supercharging a log splitter by adding a bigger engine and hydraulic pump. We converted an RS-322 log splitter and rolled it out for a field test to measure the results.
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Mar 06. 2023
How to Start a Firewood Business
Jared and Jake at the DudeRanchDIY woodyard spent some time talking about how to start a firewood business as a side hustle. The key, they agree, is to start small with realistic expectations and consider how much time you have to invest, how much wood you have to sell, and how much you stand...
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Stories
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Feb 08. 2024
CJ and the Fam Get Busy With a New RuggedMade Log Splitter
RuggedMade is pleased to announce our newest Brand Ambassador, CJ Mallard of Mallard 5 ( 1) Farmhouse. CJ has a full plate on his 100-year-old homestead in southeastern Ohio and one task - splitting firewood - just got a lot easier.
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Oct 13. 2023
Good Times at the Paul Bunyan Show
The RuggedMade booth was abuzz all weekend at the 2023 Paul Bunyan Show forestry trade show at the Guernsey County Fairgrounds in Lore City, Ohio.
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Jun 22. 2023
Fire Mitigation Fuels Firewood Assistance in the Rockies
In the Rocky Mountains, a non-profit organization uses logs harvested from wildfire mitigation to help those in need stay warm during the cold Colorado winters. Read how the Rocky Mountain Warm Hands Initiative provides free firewood assistance to those in need.
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Dec 08. 2022
Dusty Gets His Second RuggedMade Log Splitter
When it came time to reboot his firewood business, Dusty Klifman purchased his second RuggedMade log splitter. Needless to say, he was pretty stoked it arrived.
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Nov 02. 2022
Nathan Unveils New Log Splitter at the Sawmill
In Northeast Tennessee, there is a small farm along the Appalachian Mountains where Nathan transforms trees into so much more. A log can be cut down on a sawmill, dried in a kiln, and turned into boards or flooring.
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Brand Ambassadors
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Feb 08. 2024
CJ and the Fam Get Busy With a New RuggedMade Log Splitter
RuggedMade is pleased to announce our newest Brand Ambassador, CJ Mallard of Mallard 5 ( 1) Farmhouse. CJ has a full plate on his 100-year-old homestead in southeastern Ohio and one task - splitting firewood - just got a lot easier.
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Mar 06. 2023
How to Start a Firewood Business
Jared and Jake at the DudeRanchDIY woodyard spent some time talking about how to start a firewood business as a side hustle. The key, they agree, is to start small with realistic expectations and consider how much time you have to invest, how much wood you have to sell, and how much you stand...
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Jan 27. 2023
How to Split Firewood Using a Hydraulic Log Splitter
Jared and Jake are back in the woodyard discussing how to split firewood using a hydraulic log splitter. Pick up valuable tips on wood species, log dimensions, and how to split a round with knots.
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Dec 20. 2022
Comparing RuggedMade Log Splitters
Jake and Jared meet at the farm to discuss the features of three popular RuggedMade log splitters - the RS-322, the RS-737, and the RS-537. These guys know a thing or two about wood splitting, so if you're in the market for a log splitter, be sure to check this out.
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Dec 14. 2022
Trying Out Plate Compactors In the Woodyard
RuggedMade brand ambassador, Jake from DudeRanchDIY, has been upgrading his woodyard. Once he added a layer of asphalt millings around the site, we decided to bring down some plate compactors to put the finishing touch on the project.
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Offcuts
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Feb 02. 2024
Log Splitter Mods Part III: Seeking a 5-Second Cycle Time
Can increasing rod size improve cycle time on a souped-up log splitter? RuggedMade tackles that question in our search for speed! Watch as Nick and Jared find out.
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Jan 25. 2024
How Fast Can Our Souped-Up Log Splitter Fill a Tote?
Can you guess how long it will take for a souped-up log splitter to fill an IBC tote? The answer may surprise you. Watch the team put our splitter to the test.
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May 02. 2023
Boost Log Splitting Speed with Bigger Engine & Pump
Many people ask us about supercharging a log splitter by adding a bigger engine and hydraulic pump. We converted an RS-322 log splitter and rolled it out for a field test to measure the results.
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Dec 22. 2022
Catch the duel in the woodyard as Dusty pits an older log splitter against his new RuggedMade log splitter.
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Dec 16. 2022
Golf Ball vs Log Splitter: Will It Split?
Looking for a little diversion, we set out to see what would happen when we tried to split a golf ball on a RuggedMade log splitter.
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Shop Talk
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Feb 27. 2024
Adjusting the Relief Setting on Your Log Splitter Valve
Learn how to adjust the relief setting on a hydraulic valve for optimum fluid flow back to the hydraulic tank.
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Feb 27. 2024
Best Ways to Use Log Splitter Wedges
When do you choose a 4-way versus a 6-way wedge? Is a single blade enough for a big log? Watch as Jake and Jared share the best ways to use log splitter wedges.
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Feb 02. 2024
Log Splitter Mods Part III: Seeking a 5-Second Cycle Time
Can increasing rod size improve cycle time on a souped-up log splitter? RuggedMade tackles that question in our search for speed! Watch as Nick and Jared find out.
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Jan 25. 2024
How Fast Can Our Souped-Up Log Splitter Fill a Tote?
Can you guess how long it will take for a souped-up log splitter to fill an IBC tote? The answer may surprise you. Watch the team put our splitter to the test.
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Dec 19. 2023
How to Season Firewood: Helpful Tips and Trick
Whether you're planning to heat your home for the winter or just want to enjoy your firepit, learn how to season firewood from the experts at RuggedMade.
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