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KD American Black Walnut
American Black Walnut, also known as Juglans nigra, is a hardwood tree native to North America. The tree can grow up to 40 metres tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 1 metre. The heartwood of American Black Walnut is a rich, deep brown colour with a striking figure, while the sapwood is pale yellow-white.
American Black Walnut is a highly sought-after wood for a wide range of applications due to its strength, durability, and beautiful appearance. It is commonly used for high-end furniture, cabinetry, architectural millwork, and gunstocks. The wood is also highly receptive to stains and finishes, which allows it to be customised to suit a variety of design styles and preferences.
American Black Walnut is a sustainable timber source, with forests being managed for selective harvesting to ensure future growth. The wood is readily available and moderately priced, which makes it a popular choice for both commercial and domestic applications. The wood is known for its stability and resistance to warping, which makes it ideal for use in furniture and cabinetry.
American Black Walnut is also known for its excellent workability, as it can be easily machined, sanded, and finished to achieve a smooth surface. It is also highly receptive to glue and can be nailed or screwed with ease. The wood is also known for its ability to take stains and finishes well, which makes it a popular choice for a variety of design styles.
One of the unique features of American Black Walnut is its distinct figure, which is characterized by a swirling grain pattern and occasional knots. This figure is highly prized by woodworkers and can add a unique and striking element to any project. Additionally, American Black Walnut is a hardwood that can be successfully quarter sawn, which can further enhance its figure.
Overall, American Black Walnut is a luxurious and beautiful wood that is prized for its strength, durability, and striking appearance. Its versatility makes it a popular choice for a wide range of high-end applications, from furniture and cabinetry to architectural millwork and gunstocks.
American Black Walnut can exhibit natural color variation, ranging from light to dark brown, and sometimes even purple or reddish undertones. This natural variation in color can create a desirable, unique appearance in projects. However, it can also be seen as a flaw if a consistent and uniform color is desired, especially for applications where a more homogeneous look is preferred.
Category
Hardwoods / American Hardwoods
Botanitcal Name
Juglans Nigra
Origin
American
Uses
High Quality Furniture, Boat building, Interior Joinery, cabinet making etc
Density
660 kg/m3
Colour
Rich dark brown - blackish
Grain
Straight
Texture
Coarse
Sizes
FAS / Oak Rules / Superior 1" x 5" + Wdr 1 ¼" x 5" + Wdr 1 ½" x 5" + Wdr 2" x 5" + Wdr 3" x 5" + Wdr
Tell us how you'd like your KD American Black Walnut to be machined as well as the desired thickness, width and length and we'll use the state of the art machinery found in our mill to cut it to suit your specifications.
Call us on 01257 255701
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
or email sales@ramsaytimber.co.uk
for more information.
