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Black Walnut

Kiln-dried woods & exotics

Black Walnut

Also known as American Walnut, Juglans nigra.

Juglans nigra (Juglandaceae) · Eastern United States

Walnut is the crown jewel of American hardwoods — the dark, warm, chocolate-brown that needs no stain to look expensive. It is the wood people choose when they want a piece to be the centerpiece: heirloom furniture, conference tables, live-edge slabs, and fine cabinetry.

It also happens to be a dream to work — it machines cleanly, carves and turns well, and finishes to a deep, lustrous surface with almost any finish you like. Color runs from pale sap to deep heart, so if consistency matters we can help you select and lay out boards for the look you are after. We kiln-dry and mill walkable-grade lumber and slabs alike — reach out for current inventory.

Appearance

Color. Rich chocolate brown, sometimes with purple, gray, or olive streaks; pale sapwood.

Grain. Usually straight, but can be wavy, curly, or crotch-figured.

Texture. Medium texture with a natural luster.

Working & finishing

Works easily and predictably with hand and machine tools, holds detail, glues well, and finishes to a superb, deep surface. A true pleasure to build with.

Drying. Dries slowly but well, with good dimensional stability once dry.

Durability

Very durable regarding decay resistance — one of the better domestic hardwoods in that respect.

Common uses

Fine furniturecabinetrygunstocksarchitectural millworkturnerylive-edge slabsveneer

Looking for Black Walnut?

We stock and mill a wide range of species and grades. Tell us your sizes and we'll confirm availability and pricing — usually within one business day.

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Black Walnut reviews

★★★★★5.0· 2 reviews
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I believe that Ghent Wood Products in an example of a great American success story. Moving from humble beginnings, discerning the times, making wise business decisions, while all the time offering excellent product and customer service, they have risen to a place of value in our community. Personally I am grateful that they are here. I always have confidence in their product and their wise council.
Arthur Cincotti · A&S Woodworking, Inc.Instagram · @as.woodworking ↗
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I have a custom Cabinetry and Woodworking shop in Clermont NY. I always have a need for both exotic hardwoods and local woods. I have been going to Ghent Wood Products for over 10 years now. They have always been there for me. "I need this and this next week" they have it for me. When I need milling that requires more than my equipment can handle I just call Tom or Marie and they say "sure we can handle that". I have recommended them to all of the contractors I work with (mostly from Dutchess County) and we all use Ghent Wood Products because they're great. They are all just good people working together with us like a team.
Ross Brown · Romber Works
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