Black Walnut
Black Walnut Lumber
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| DESCRIPTION | Black Walnut heartwood is rich dark brown to purplish-black and is usually straight grained. Wavy or curly grain is sometimes present. Texture is coarse. Weight averages about 40lbs per cu. ft. Typical Width = 4" to 10" Typical Length = 5' to 16' Note: long, wide boards are hard to find clear. |
| COUNTRY OF ORIGIN |
North America |
| BOTANICAL NAME | Juglans Nigra |
| OTHER NAMES | American Walnut, Virginia Walnut, Canaletto, Black Hickory Nut |
| MECHANICAL PROPERTIES | This medium density wood is tough and hard. It has moderate bending and crushing strengths. Stiffness is low. It has good steam bending characteristics. |
| WORKING PROPERTIES | Black Walnut can be worked with hand or power tools without difficulty. Moderate blunting effect on cutters. Takes nails and screws well. Glues satisfactorily. Finishes to a high polish. |
| DURABILITY | Very durable. Sapwood is susceptible to attack by powder post beetle. Heartwood is resistant to preservative treatment and biodegradation. |
| SEASONING | Dries slowly with tendency to honeycomb. Requires care to avoid checking and degradation. Small movement. |
| USES | The standard for gunstocks in the U.S. Extensively used in high-quality furniture, cabinetmaking, boatbuilding, musical instruments, clock cases, turning and carving. Sliced or cut for paneling, veneers. |
| COMMENTS | Can be found in burls, crotches, burrs, etc. |
Black Walnut Lumber Prices
6/4 Walnut Lumber
8/4 Walnut Lumber
8/4 Rustic Mill Run Walnut
4/4 Walnut Lumber
5/4 Walnut Lumber
4/4 Rustic Mill Run Walnut
2x4 Walnut Board
2x6 Walnut Board
2x8 Walnut Board
2x10 Walnut Board
2x12 Walnut Board
1x4 Walnut Board
1x6 Walnut Board
1x8 Walnut Board
1x10 Walnut Board
1x12 Walnut Board
10/4 Walnut Lumber
12/4 Walnut Lumber
- 4/4 lumber (1 1/8" thick in the rough).
- Great for building furniture, tables, etc.
- Kiln dried to 6 to 8% moisture content
- Walnut has a dark heartwood and a white sapwood
- This walnut has been steamed in the kiln to blend the transition from heartwood to sapwood
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