WoodwoodHardwood
Walnut (Black)
Dark, straight-grained hardwood that machines and finishes exceptionally well. The traditional choice for gunstocks and high-end furniture, and stable enough to hold fine detail.
Properties
- Family
- Wood
- Category
- wood
- Species
- Juglans nigra
- Density
- 0.66 g/cm³ · 660 kg/m³
Applicationswhere walnut (black) is normally specified
FurnitureCabinetryGunstocksCarving
Practical notes
- Density is for air-dried stock at about 12% moisture content
- Steam-treated sapwood is sold as walnut but is paler and less durable