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
S4S 1x4 Walnut Board
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$5.20
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S4S 1x6 Walnut Board
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$8.08
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S4S 1x8 Walnut Board
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$14.53
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S4S 1x10 Walnut Board
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$13.60
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S4S 1x12 Walnut Board
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$16.35
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S4S 2x4 Walnut Board
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$11.42
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S4S 2x6 Walnut Board
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$17.51
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S4S 2x10 Walnut Board
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$24.62
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S4S 2x12 Walnut Board
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$34.64
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4/4 Walnut Lumber
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$9.70
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6/4 Walnut Lumber
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$9.80
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4/4 Rustic Mill Run Walnut
S4S 2x8 Walnut Board
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$24.62
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5/4 Walnut Lumber
$9.80
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8/4 Walnut Lumber
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$11.30
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10/4 Walnut Lumber
$14.10
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12/4 Walnut Lumber
$14.10
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16/4 Walnut Lumber
$17.30
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8/4 Rustic Mill Run Walnut
- 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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