Articles by RuggedMade

Articles by RuggedMade

Firewood Banks: A Vital Resource for Firewood Assistance Programs

Learn how firewood assistance programs play an essential role in helping many people keep their homes warm during the winter. RuggedMade shares how firewood banks work and how you can help.

July 2, 2024
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Hydraulic Cylinder Buying Guide​

Read RuggedMade's Hydraulic Cylinder Buyer's Guide to learn how to choose the correct hydraulic cylinder for your requirements. Whether replacing an old cylinder or building something new, this guide provides the information you need to make the proper purchase.

May 22, 2024
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Log Splitter Mods: Combining a GX390 with a 28 GPM Pump

Jared and Nick continue to modify an RS-300 series RuggedMade log splitter. This time, they pair two different-sized pumps with a Honda GX390 engine. Learn how the log splitter performs with a 28 GPM pump versus a 22 GPM pump.

May 9, 2024
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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.

February 27, 2024
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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.

February 27, 2024
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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.

February 8, 2024
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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.

February 2, 2024
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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.

January 25, 2024
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How to Season Firewood: Helpful Tips and Tricks

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.

December 19, 2023
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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.

October 13, 2023
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