Black Walnut

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