From Tree to Table.
Preserving Memories.
Preserving stories in every slab. We craft timeless furniture, countertops, and kiln-dried lumber from locally salvaged wood.
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Meet Matt Ruben
A Local Legacy, Handbuilt from the Ground Up
Founded by Matt Ruben in 2018, Ruben Custom Sawmill began with a single sawmill and a bold vision: reclaim Minnesota’s fallen trees and turn them into lasting works of art. What started as a weekend passion is now a full-time, family-run business trusted by clients across the Twin Cities.
Whether we’re milling on your land or building your next custom dining table, we put care, craftsmanship, and character into every job.
What We Do
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Take a look at our recent projects
Built to Be Remembered
Browse some of our recent work and see what’s possible when trees are given a second life.
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Have a Tree? Need a Table?
Let’s turn it into something special. We offer custom quotes for furniture, milling, countertops & more.
Real People. Real Stories
We are beyond thrilled with our dining table made by Ruben Woodworks! One-of-a-kind and stunningly beautiful—it literally brings me joy every time I look at it! It’s definitely a statement piece. Now we just need to find the perfect chairs!
Matt is one of a kind in terms of the quality of his work. His attention to detail to create beautiful custom pieces is amazing. Matt created a custom black walnut mantel for our fireplace. (It fit over an existing cement mantel). It completes the look we were going for. Thank you, Matt!!
Matt is fantastic! I was looking for a piece to make a coffee table. He has a great selection of wood species. He is a true professional and I would say a “wood whisperer”. He enjoys what he does and it shows. My DIY coffee table turned out fantastic. If it’s just needing a piece for DIY project or working with Matt to create your special wood art project - Matt is equipped to meet and exceed your expectations.
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I just received my table yesterday and it's truly beautiful. I couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Ruben's skills.
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We were very fortunate to have found Matt just in time to mill several cherry logs and some burr oak at our home.
Matt brought his Wood-Mizer Portable Sawmill and milled our logs into usable lumber, right on-site, to be used for a variety of interior projects and furniture. My wife and I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome and are looking forward to future projects with Ruben Custom Sawmill.
Got Questions?
Yes — delivery is free within 50 miles of Lake Elmo.
Absolutely. We love working with sentimental trees from your own property.
Just click 'Get a Custom Quote' and tell us what you're envisioning.