Buzz Tail Ranch

Buzz Tail Ranch Family run Ranch out is Southeast Arizona. We raise quality beef cows, Registered Australian Shepherds, Quality Arizona Nest Eggs, and more!

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Almost through with my first box. Man there is a lot of sanding on these. I think I need another 3 hours of sanding to g...
01/06/2025

Almost through with my first box. Man there is a lot of sanding on these. I think I need another 3 hours of sanding to get it where I want it. After sanding, I'll finish with linseed oil, and flock the drawers with a royal blue felt.

My first attempt at making one of these beautiful bandsaw boxes. This project starts off with a sketch on cardboard. The...
01/04/2025

My first attempt at making one of these beautiful bandsaw boxes.

This project starts off with a sketch on cardboard. Then, I cut the cardboard rendering out on the scroll saw and make a template.

I'm gluing up some 3/4" Baltic Birch plywood and padauk for my rough block of wood.

I will trace the templates out on my rough block and then cut it out carefully with an 1/8th inch blade on the bandsaw.

Thanks to my buddy Brian for the new logo. I'm gonna make a makers brand for our projects and burn this in to each one.
12/24/2024

Thanks to my buddy Brian for the new logo. I'm gonna make a makers brand for our projects and burn this in to each one.

After about 30 minutes of safety training, Briar gets her first try at the bandsaw. She took it slow but she did great! ...
12/23/2024

After about 30 minutes of safety training, Briar gets her first try at the bandsaw. She took it slow but she did great! Make sure to read and understand the information provided with your power tools and always wear ear and eye protection.

Our first attempt at Cheese Boards. We chose to use Ambrosia Maple for these sets. Maple is a good hard wood and the Ambrosia beetle leaves neat staining hint of red blue and grey.

First, we lay out our templates on the Maple board. We have templates made out of 1/2" particle board. These are available at Wood Source.

Next step, we cut the patterns out on the bandsaw, leaving about 1/8" off the line. We cut the inside of the handles out on the Hawk Scroll saw.

Next, we adhere the templates to the rough cutouts with a few days of hotglue. Don't use too much, you want the pattern to come off after we get done with the router.

The rough cut outs with templates attached are now ready for the router. I use a 1/2" flush trim bit with a bearing. This does a good job of cleaning the edges up.

Then a 1/2" round over bit on the router finishes the boards for a beautiful edge.

The hard part is really the sanding. I start at 100, then 150 and then finish with 220 grit sandpaper. OCD types make good sanders!

With these boards being around food, remember to choose a non-toxic species of wood like Maple and Birch. The tropical fancy colored woods are slightly toxic. While you may be tempted to reserve those beautiful pieces for the inlaws....God is watching...

Also, be sure to use a non toxic food grade finish. I like Elixir Wax Wood Butter. All natural. Made of bees wax and plant oils.

We are very proud of how these three boards turned out. Even happier to share time with Briar in the shop teaching her how to be a maker.

It's been a c***s age since I have posted on this site. The family and ranch has evolved, gone different directions and ...
12/23/2024

It's been a c***s age since I have posted on this site. The family and ranch has evolved, gone different directions and settled in to seperate and different paths.

This page will still be Buzz Tail Ranch, but slight name change to Buzz Tail Ranch Wood Werx. I will post projects from me and the kids wood working hobby here.

Here is our first project. Briar and Treston wanted to make Morgan and family some toy cars. So here is what we came up with. Purpleheart, Leopardwood, tigerwood and rosewood.

Life during Kidding Season
01/26/2022

Life during Kidding Season

Who needs a trimming? $15 a Head goats and sheep! Located in Willcox but can travel to neighboring towns!
11/29/2021

Who needs a trimming? $15 a Head goats and sheep! Located in Willcox but can travel to neighboring towns!

Breeding plans are coming togther for our next kidding season. Stay tuned!
08/11/2021

Breeding plans are coming togther for our next kidding season. Stay tuned!

5 Silkie Hens need new homes! Great layers! Partridge in color and only a year old. $20 each1 white Silkie rooster (show...
06/08/2021

5 Silkie Hens need new homes! Great layers! Partridge in color and only a year old. $20 each

1 white Silkie rooster (showable). $30 . He is a good breeder and about 2 years old. Handsome and produces beautiful babies!

Located in Willcox.

We need to downsize the amount of Quackers on our ranch! We have Runners and Khakis for sale as well as mixed straight-r...
05/20/2021

We need to downsize the amount of Quackers on our ranch! We have Runners and Khakis for sale as well as mixed straight-run ducklings! Almost all the adults are Hens.
-adults $12 each
-ducklings $5 each
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