Butternut
Project Boards
From $16.95
From $37.50
Dressed Lumber
From $18.95
From $21.95
From $42.50
Carving Blocks
Butternut (Juglans cinerea)
Pricing:
Good Value
Hardness:
490
Janka
Distribution:
Eastern United States
Availability:
Moderately Available
Appearance
The color ranges from light to medium tan with contrasting grain lines that form distinct patterns. The sapwood is a pale-yellow color. The grain is fairly coarse and has a natural luster.
Workability
Butternut is wonderful to work with hand and power tools, although its softness can lead to fuzzy surfaces left behind by planing and sanding. Make sure your tools are sharp or work through to finer sandpapers.
Uses
Furniture, carving, veneer, and interior trim.
Additional Comments
Known as Walnut’s country cousin, Butternut is closely related to black walnut and is a joy to use. Due to a fungal disease, there is a rapid decline in the species and the tree is protected in Canada.
