1×10 Walnut Board
Item may contain a glue-up. Color and grain matches are not guaranteed.
| 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. |
