Walnut
American Black Walnut is an attractive darker hardwood. Rich dark brown to purplish-black in colour, with sapwood being pale yellowish-brown. The timber is moderately hard, tough and strong, with a fairly coarse grain, but easy to work.
Featuring particularly beautiful grain patterning, Black Walnut can be polished to an exceptional finish.
The grading rules of Black Walnut allow for more knots and defects than other timbers. This is something to consider with regards to wastage.
Commonly, the sapwood is steamed or stained to match the colour of the heartwood, although this does reduce it's brightness.
Name: Juglans nigra
Origin: North America
Uses: Furniture, doors, cabinet trims, gunstocks, flooring