American Black Walnut

American Black Walnut FAS grade

Kiln Dried
Generally supplied between 10 – 14% moisture content

Square edge
All boards have had all wane machined off

Widths
100mm and wider up to about 420mm

Thickness available
From stock – 26, 32, 38, 51, 76mm

Lengths
From 2 metres and longer up to about 3.6 metres

Appearance
The heartwood ranges from light brown to deep purplish brown, sapwood is pale yellow. High figure with small tight burls, wavy grain

Uses

High class furniture
High class flooring
Skirting & Architrave
High class cabinet making
High class Internal joinery
Shop fitting
Work tops
Clock cases
Turning
Musical instruments

Working properties

Machines very well
Nails and screws well
Unsurpassed finishing
Good steam bending
Glues well
Good stability

Physical properties

Tough and hard timber
Medium bending & crushing strength
Low stiffness

Durability

Very durable
Good decay resistance