Walnut (Juglans nigra)
Pricing:
Moderately Expensive
Hardness:
1010
Janka
Distribution:
Eastern North America
Availability:
Readily Available
Appearance
Black Walnut’s heartwood ranges from pale brown to a dark chocolate brown. It is also known for having a red, purple, or grey cast and the sapwood ranges from pale yellow to almost white. It can present grain patterns like curl, crotch, and burl.
Workability
This wood is a joy to use and has a pleasant, faint odour when worked. It responds well to hand and power tools and presents no issues with gluing or finishing.
Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, gunstocks, interior paneling, veneer, turned items, and other small wooden objects.
Additional Comments
Black Walnut is a fan favourite of furniture makers in North America. Once you’ve worked Walnut you will quickly plan for the next time you will use it. The rich brown colour is unmistakable and pieces that live near sunlight lighten to a dark honey colour. The wood also has good dimensional stability, shock resistance, and strength properties making it an easy choice for most woodworkers.
Rough Cut Lumber Delivers Reliable Results
For woodworking projects, building furniture, and creating cabinets, rough cut lumber is a great choice. These cuts of wood are durable, reliable, and easy to work with. Each rough cut board at KJP Select Hardwoods is skip-dressed, which reveals the colour and grain of the wood. You’ll need to do additional milling before it’s finished, but if you’d prefer to skip that step, check out our S4S lumber.
Our sizes of rough cut lumber include: 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, & 8/4.
For a longer length, send us an email, and we’ll get back to you with a quote. Each rough cut lumber is handpicked by one of our employees. We want you to be excited about your next project, so we only choose high-quality pieces.
For a high-quality, beautiful selection of rough cut lumber, check out our selection at KJP Select Hardwoods. We offer rough cut lumber for sale in a range of species. And if you prefer to purchase in bulk, you may be interested in our rough cut project packs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Walnut Wood and KJP Select Hardwoods
As a leading source of walnut wood, KJP Select Hardwoods is well-positioned to provide the answers you need. Review the questions below to learn more, and be sure to contact us for additional information.
What Are Other Names for Walnut?
Walnut is also known as black walnut, American walnut, American black walnut, and Eastern black walnut.
Can I Rout Walnut Wood?
Yes, walnut wood takes exceptionally well to routing.
What Is Walnut's Hardness?
Walnut's hardness is rated at 1,010 Janka. For comparison, the hardness of other woods includes:
- Cherry: 995
- White Oak: 1,360
- Red Oak: 1,290
- Hard Maple: 1,450
How Soon Will My Walnut Lumber Ship?
We fulfill all orders, including those for walnut lumber, within one to five days of receipt.
Do You Offer In-Store Pick-Ups?
Yes, we offer in-store pick-ups for online and phone orders.
What Milling Services Do You Provide?
Our milling services include finishing, flattening, planing, resawing, and four-side surfacing. We also perform glue-ups.
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Sign Up NowWalnut Wood to Meet Your Needs
KJP Select Hardwoods offers a wide range of walnut wood options to meet the requirements of today's woodworker. Our walnut lumber delivers all the great characteristics you expect from this easy-to-work wood. If you're trying to find walnut wood for sale, you're looking for the fantastic lineup at KJP Select Hardwoods. We offer everything you could want, including:- Rough cut lumber
- S4S lumber
- Thins
- Veneers
- Turning blanks
- Carving blanks
Our walnut wood boards are available in a variety of thicknesses, including 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, and 8/4.
Walnut Wood Applications
Because of its wide array of outstanding characteristics, walnut wood is the top choice for numerous applications that take advantage of its fine grain and beautiful colors. Its uses include:
- Cabinetry
- Furniture
- Musical instruments
- Gunstocks
- Knicknacks
- Veneer
- Kitchen accessories
- Interior paneling
Beyond Boards
While we have walnut lumber for sale, along with turning and carving blanks, our lineup includes so much more. At KJP Select Hardwoods, you can find walnut:
- Charcuterie boards
- Shelves
- Dowels
- Plywood
- Edgebanding
We also have cutting board packs and an outstanding selection of live edge wood. All of our wood is straight, even, and blemish-free. You can rely on KJP Select Hardwoods for walnut wood that's perfect for your woodworking project.
Why Choose KJP Select Hardwoods?
If you're looking for top-quality walnut for sale, KJP Select Hardwoods is your go-to source. Our walnut wood is carefully selected to meet the highest standards of quality and consistency. We source our wood from the finest forests and sawmills in North America, ensuring that each piece of lumber is of the utmost quality. Whether you're a professional woodworker or a DIY enthusiast, we have the walnut wood you need to get the job done right.
When you buy from KJP Select Hardwoods, you can be confident you're getting the best possible value for your money. We offer competitive pricing on all our walnut lumber, so you can get the quality you need without breaking the bank. With fast, reliable shipping and exceptional customer service, KJP Select Hardwoods is the clear choice for all your walnut wood needs.
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