Black Walnut

<p>Black Walnut is America's premier cabinet and furniture wood — rich chocolate-brown heartwood with a straight, open grain that machines, carves, and finishes beautifully. Its color deepens with age, making it a favorite for heirloom pieces. Heartwood ranges from light brown to dark chocolate with occasional purple or gray streaks. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray and typically excluded from fine work.</p><table><tr><td><strong>Latin name</strong></td><td>Juglans nigra</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Janka hardness</strong></td><td>1,010 lbf</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Origin</strong></td><td>Eastern North America</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Avg. dried weight</strong></td><td>38 lbs / ft³</td></tr><tr><td><strong>Workability</strong></td><td>Excellent</td></tr></table><p><strong>Common uses:</strong> Furniture · Cabinets · Gunstocks · Flooring · Turning · Veneer</p>