Black Walnut Wood
Black Walnut
- Domestic hardwood lumber used for furniture, accents, turning, inlays
- Dark color with lighter brown in the sap wood
- Excellent wood for bar tops, pens, rifle stocks
Also Know As:
Juglans nigra
Characteristics of Black Walnut
| Cost | $$$$ |
| Wood Type | Hardwood |
| Density (mean, Kg/m³) | 660 (Somewhat less dense than oak) |
| Avg. Weight Per sq/ft³ | 39 lb/ft³ |
| Use(s) | Tables, Stair treads, Gun stocks, Turning |
| Color scale | Dark brown / Light brown / Tan |
| Moisture movement and Drying | Dries with little distortion or movement. But wood is ment to be finished and kept indoors. |
Black Walnut wood
Characteristics of Black Walnut
| Cost | $$$$ |
| Wood Type | Hardwood |
| Density (mean, Kg/m³) | 660 (Somewhat less dense than oak) |
| Avg. Weight Per sq/ft³ | 39 lb/ft³ |
| Use(s) | Tables, Stair treads, Gun stocks, Turning |
| Color scale | Dark brown / Light brown / Tan |
| Moisture movement and Drying | Dries with little distortion or movement. But wood is ment to be finished and kept indoors. |
Black Walnut
Domestic hardwood lumber used for furniture, accents, turning, inlays
Dark color with lighter brown in the sapwood
Excellent wood for bar tops, pens, rifle stocks
Also Know As:
Juglans nigra
About The black walnut Species
Of all the dark species, black walnut is the most popular. Native to North America, it grows up to 150ft tall and can live up to 250 years. It is also known by the names of American Black Walnut and American Walnut. It’s wood is dark, hard, dense and tight-grained, and is valued for its strength, grain and beautiful color. It polishes to a very smooth finish, and the color ranges from creamy white in the sapwood to a dark chocolate in the heartwood. Some may also contain lighter browns, purples, grays, or reddish tints. Unlike cherry, maple, and oak (which all darken in color as they age), walnut wood will actually lighten slightly over time.
Contact Us
Business Hours
- Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM
- Sat-Sun: Closed
Quick Note:
If you plan to visit makers wood shop to view live edge boards, we ask you to call ahead and provide a list of boards you want to view. Then, we will arrange an appointment and have the selected slabs ready to be viewed. We look forward to showing you our selection!
About The Black Walnut Species
Of all the dark species, black walnut is the most popular. Native to North America, it grows up to 150 ft tall and can live up to 250 years. It is also known by the names of American Black Walnut and American Walnut. Its wood is dark, hard, dense and tight-grained, and is valued for its strength, grain and beautiful color. It polishes to a very smooth finish, and the color ranges from creamy white in the sapwood to a dark chocolate in the heartwood. Some may also contain lighter browns, purples, grays, or reddish tints. Unlike cherry, maple, and oak (which all darken in color as they age), walnut wood will actually lighten slightly over time.
Place An Order
Domestic Woods
Contact Us
Business Hours
- Mon-Fri: 9AM-5PM
- Sat-Sun: Closed
Quick Note
If you plan to visit makers wood shop to view live edge boards, we ask you to call ahead and provide a list of boards you want to view.
Then, we will arrange an appointment and have the selected slabs ready to be viewed. We look forward to showing you our selection!
