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    BLACK WALNUT - American Hardwood

General Description

 
 American 'black' Walnut is usually stocked in logsawn boards (which we saw to size if required) as this makes it easier for the furniture-maker to see and eliminate sapwood. Favoured because it is easy to work and gives a very attractive 'quality' appearance. Will have some knots because it is not a 'tall' tree. Kiln dried stocks of 26mm, 35mm, 40mm, 52mm, 63mm, 76mm with lengths generally 2m - 3 m.
 

Working Properties
Easy to machine
Good for nailing, screwing and gluing
Takes paint and stain very well and can be polished to an exceptional finish
Dries slowly, care needs to be taken to avoid kilning degrade
Good stability
 

Physical Properties
Hard timber with medium density
Moderate bending and crushing properties
Low stiffness
Good steam bending properties
 

Durability
Very durable, even under conditions favourable for decay
Very resistant to heartwood decay
Sapwood liable to attack by powder post beetles
 

Main Uses
Light construction
Furniture
Cabinet making
Architectural interiors
High class joinery
Doors
Flooring
Panelling
 
Black Walnut, American Hardwood
Black Walnut, American Hardwood
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Process Quality Scale
Machining - Quality 4/4
Nailing - Quality 3/4
Screwing - Quality 3/4
Gluing - Quality 3/4
Finishing - Quality 4/4
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Property Value
Specific Gravity: (12% M.C.) 0.55
Average Weight: (12% M.C.) 609 kg/m3
Average Volumetric Shrinkage: (Green to 6% M.C.) 10.2%
Modulus of Elasticity: 11,584 MPa
Hardness: 4492 N
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Black Walnut, American Hardwood used in flooring
Black Walnut, American Hardwood used in furniture
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