Our Story

Business Model: Direct From The Workshop

Rubapew designs, builds, and ships straight from the workshop to you—no middlemen. That keeps lead times honest, quality consistent, and prices fair. Work runs in small batches, so each piece gets attention from start to finish. Custom work is limited to protect schedules, and you get builder-led support with fast, practical answers. Primary workshop and showroom dispatch: 334 Auto Park Dr, Middletown, DE 19709.
Order flow: you choose wood, size, and finish. Rubapew confirms drawings and dates. Rubapew builds, quality checks, packs, and hands the order to trusted carriers. You receive status updates at each milestone, so you always know where your piece is in the build.

Materials and Sustainability

Rubapew uses kiln-dried hardwoods to control natural movement in heat, cold, and humidity. Common choices include oak, walnut, maple, ash, and cherry. Boards are picked for strength and calm grain, then laid out so color and figure flow across the top. Bases can be solid wood for warmth or powder-coated steel from small U.S. fabricators for a slim, modern look. Finishes are low-odor and indoor-safe. Choose a plant-based oil for a matte, natural feel you can refresh, or a water-borne clear coat for extra daily protection while keeping the wood tone. Offcuts become jigs, packing blocks, or small goods so waste stays low and packing is right-sized.
To keep sourcing transparent, Rubapew typically buys from U.S.-based suppliers, including: Baillie Lumber (hardwood lumber), Baird Brothers Fine Hardwoods (hardwood lumber), Northwest Hardwoods (hardwood lumber), Columbia Forest Products (panel goods), McMaster-Carr (hardware and fasteners), SendCutSend (precision-cut steel components), Franklin International / Titebond (wood adhesives), General Finishes (water-borne clear coats), Rubio Monocoat USA and Osmo USA (hard-wax oils), and Uline / Pregis (foam, corner guards, and cartons for protective packing).

Products and Lead Times

Rubapew focuses on daily-use pieces: dining tables, coffee tables, side tables, console tables, and work desks with tidy cable pass-throughs. Sizes are practical for real rooms, not staged sets. Ready-to-ship pieces usually leave in 1–2 business days. Made-to-order builds typically ship in 3–5 weeks, depending on design and finish. Monthly output is about 20–40 pieces, which keeps timelines realistic and quality even. Need a firm date? Rubapew will state what is ready now and what can be built on time, and will send status updates at each milestone.

Engineering and Construction

Each top is matched from boards that belong together and bonded for strength and a calm look. High-stress areas like leg joints, long spans, and corners get extra support so the piece stays solid for years. Threaded inserts and machine bolts seat cleanly in the wood so assembly and re-assembly do not loosen the joinery. Leveling feet help the table stand steady on uneven floors. Need extra knee room, wheelchair clearance, or softer edges for family spaces? Rubapew adjusts the design to fit.

Production Process: From Wood To Finished Piece

Intake and Acclimation. Lumber is tagged with source, species, and moisture reading, then rested 24–48 hours to match shop climate so it moves less later.
Board Layout. Planks are rotated and swapped until color and grain feel calm. Chalk marks set the sequence and a quick photo records the layout for glue-up.
Precision Milling. Jointer and planer create true faces and parallel edges. Blanks are sized with allowance for sanding and edge shape.
Joinery Prep. Biscuits or dominoes keep seams aligned. Mortise-and-tenon or steel stretchers reinforce high-load spots. Threaded inserts are set so hardware starts cleanly and can tighten again over time.
Glue-Up. Panels are glued with cabinet-grade adhesive. Cauls keep the field flat and squeeze-out is cleaned before cure.
Dry Fit. Top and base meet to confirm square, level, and chair clearance. Feet are test-fit and any racking is corrected while parts are easy to adjust.
Edge and Surface Work. Edges are eased by hand so sleeves do not snag and elbows rest comfortably. Tight knots are sealed and smoothed to keep character without catching. Surfaces are sanded through progressive grits until the touch feels even.
Finishing. The chosen finish is applied in controlled coats. Oil gives a warm matte feel you can renew at home. Clear coat adds daily protection. Pieces cure fully before packing so the surface is ready.
Final Quality Check. Natural-light inspection confirms a flat top, balanced base, clean threads, even finish, and stable hardware. Order notes record wood, finish, edge profile, and options like cable holes or a matching bench.
Packing. Tops and bases are wrapped with foam, corner guards, and edge rails. A labeled hardware kit, the correct driver bit, and picture-based setup steps are included so arrival and assembly are simple.

Custom Orders

Rubapew welcomes room sizes, seating needs, chair models, and details like cable pass-throughs or rounder corners. Simple sketches confirm size, leg placement, and clearances. After that, Rubapew locks the wood, finish, edge shape, any stain match, desk cable holes, and a companion bench if needed. Custom slots are limited to 4–8 per month so schedules stay reliable. If you need a match to an existing piece, natural-light photos help Rubapew recommend the closest wood and finish.

Packing and Delivery

Tops and bases are wrapped with foam and corner guards. A labeled hardware kit and the proper driver are included. Many U.S. orders ship with parcel carriers and include tracking. Larger tables may travel on a pallet for safer handling. In major metro areas, Rubapew can suggest room-of-choice delivery partners when stairs or tight spaces are involved. Planning a move later? Rubapew can share updated packing guidance so the piece travels safely again.

Simple Care

Wipe spills promptly. Use coasters and trivets to protect from heat and moisture. Dust with a soft cloth to keep the surface even. Strong sun and high humidity can speed up color change, so light shade and steady airflow help. Oil-finished surfaces can be refreshed yearly with a simple kit from Rubapew. Clear-coated surfaces respond well to gentle cleaner only. Leveling feet can be reset after moving. Real wood will mellow with light and time; this slow shift is natural and part of its charm.

Contact Questions or support:

Address: 334 Auto Park Dr, Middletown, DE 19709

Phone: +1 (302) 242-2471

Email: [email protected]

Support Time: Mon–Sun: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM EST