About Built By Ro
Built By Ro — Maker's Studio
We don't pick materials first and design second. We figure out what the piece needs to be, then reach for whatever gets us there.
Wood
Western red cedar for outdoor planters — naturally rot-resistant, no chemicals, ages to silver-gray. Exotic hardwoods for keepsake boxes and furniture where grain matters. Softwoods when they're the right call. We mill, joint, and finish everything in-house.
Digital Fabrication
3D-printed jigs, custom fixtures, prototype parts — our printers run alongside our saws. When a custom bracket or alignment tool saves hours and improves precision, we print it.
Metal & Hardware
Forged accents, custom brackets, specialized fasteners. Sometimes the hardware store doesn't have what the design needs — so we make it.
The Philosophy
Maker culture isn't about any one tool or material. It's about knowing enough techniques that you can always reach for the right one. That's how we build.
Sawdust. Filament. Sparks.