| Species |
Am. Walnut |
| Scientific Name |
Juglans nigra |
| Wood description |
Heartwood color is red, brown, purple, dark brown. Sapwood color is white. Grains are straight and have distinct figure. Texture is coarse. |
| Weight |
1050-1100 kg/m3 |
| Machining Properties |
Easy to work with hand tools as well as machines |
| Finishing |
Gives good result after polishing, melamine, UV and PU coating is recommended, staining not good due to its dark colour |
| Drying & treatment |
Drying is very slow, thorough air dried is required before kiln drying |
| Common uses |
Luxury furniture, decorative veneer, flooring, panelling, panel doors & windows, kitchen cabinets, mouldings, musical instruments, gunstock, chairs, tables, gift items etc. |
| Additional Information |
the wood is famous for its wavy, curly and mottled figure which are obtained from burls, crotches and stumpwood. Growth rings are clear |
