ThunderBison Craftworks

12/01/2022

The Turners Warehouse Toys for Tots Fundraiser Auction is LIVE!
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.579097070883351&type=3
Come bid on an ornament and help them raise funds for Toys for Tots

Bids start at $10
Please keep bids in dollar increments.
pro tip- change your view on the comments to "all" so that you see the current top bid.
Auction ends on Sunday 12/4 at 7pm MST.
Winning bidders can then make their donations directly to Toy for Tots on our fundraising page here;
https://marinetoysfortots.salsalabs.org/2022marinetoysfortotscrowdfunding/p/turnerswarehouse/index.html

Once the donation has been made, Turners Warehouse will then take care of the shipping and get the ornament on the way to it's new home!
Happy bidding!

11/28/2022

11/09/2022

Yellowheart, an exotic wood also called Pau Amarello, can grow to more than 130 feet tall and 30" in diameter. It has large leaves upwards of 10" long and 4" wide. It has a wonderful show of creamy white, fragrant flowers. Pau Amarello trees are found almost exclusively in the State of Para, Brazil.

11/08/2022

Oak is regarded as one of the most beautiful woods to work with because of its grain pattern and character. Oak is used in many woodworking applications, including steam bending. Air-dry bending and crushing strengths are high. Hardness is rated as medium, and weight is high.

11/07/2022

Wenge is an exotic wood with a natural growth range of the species is reported to be the open forests of Zaire, Cameroon, Gabon, the southern regions of Tanzania, and Mozambique. It is also found in the swampy forests of the Congo region. Wenge is reported to be a suitable substitute for Hickory for the production of sporting goods. It is moderately hard and resistant to wearing and marring.

11/06/2022

Some fun wooden humor

11/06/2022

Tigerwood is a beautiful and durable wood with striking color tones and contrast imported from Africa and Brazil.

11/05/2022

Teak wood is a tropical hardwood. With a superb rot resistance and stability, Teak is an outstanding species for any outdoor project. It is commonly used in boat building and for decking.

11/04/2022

East Indian Rosewood is an exotic wood native to the Southern India peninsula, and is prized for its use in custom pool cues, furniture, and cabinetry. The color varies from golden brown to dark purple brown, with a unique striped figure. It is hard and dense, with a coarse texture and good stability. Although moderately difficult to machine or work with hand tools, East Indian Rosewood is excellent for wood turning and veneer, and finishes extremely well.

11/03/2022

Purpleheart is an exotic wood with mechanical properties of the wood are reported to lie somewhere between those of Greenheart and Oak. It is reported to have exceptional tolerance for shock loading. Purpleheart is reported to be highly desired by hobbyists and craftsmen who use the hard heavy wood in small projects.

11/02/2022

Peach tree wood is a durable and beautiful type of wood. It has lovely streaks, a sweet, mild aroma, and is great for grilling poultry and small game. Its strength makes it a great choice for smoking fish and poultry. It is a beautiful wood for any type of woodcraft. It's also ideal for making toys, bowls, and clocks.