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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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. 

Re-Live the History of Logging in Pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum recounts the history of the forestry industry in the Keystone State. This unique attraction includes a recreated lumber camp from the early 1900s, a steam-powered sawmill, a 70-ton locomotive engine, and a wood-burning birch mill.

Cal Poly Students Build a Tractor-Mounted Crane

At the Cal Poly College of Agriculture, students get a hands-on education in a variety of disciplines. When they purchased a RuggedMade hydraulic cylinder earlier this year, we were curious to learn more about their project.

DIY Log Splitter - Royer Blacksmithing

RuggedMade customer Zachary Royer of Royer Blacksmithing creates rounding hammers, ball peen hammers, axes, and tomahawks which are both exceptional tools and works of art. His attention to quality and detail shines through. He's also a DIY'er who built his own log splitter using RuggedMade...

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.

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.

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.

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.

How to Stack Firewood

There's a lot to consider when stacking firewood. Listen in as Jared and Jake cover a wide range of pro tips on how best to stack firewood.

Log Splitter Duel

Catch the duel in the woodyard as Dusty pits an older log splitter against his new RuggedMade log splitter.

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.

Behold the Creation of the SnowSplit 3000

When the snow falls and there's still wood to split, the team at RuggedMade got to thinking. . . why not put a wood splitter on skis? That's right, they converted a RuggedSplit 300 into a wood splitter on skis and towed it behind a snowmobile out to the wood yard. See how it was all created in...

Troubleshooting Small Engines

Do you have a small engine that won't start or runs rough? By following some basic troubleshooting techniques and maintenance routines, you can solve many engine problems on your own. 

Getting to Know RuggedMade Cylinders

Known for our high-performance log splitter hydraulic cylinders, RuggedMade also offers a growing line of multi-purpose cylinders. Get the inside scoop from Jared as he provides a short introduction to these hydraulic cylinders from RuggedMade.

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.

Replacing a Valve on a RuggedSplit 700 Series Log Splitter

Get the complete walk-through from Jared as he demonstrates how to replace a hydraulic valve on RuggedSplit 700 series log splitter from RugggedMade.

Tips on Towing Your Log Splitter

Before transporting from point A to point B, you'll want to know the proper way to prepare, hitch, and maneuver your log splitter.