This category consists of lightly-figured American Black Walnut veneer mostly from the mid-atlantic area of the United States. This is one of the our country's classic hardwood species and is typically used on restoration and furniture projects in a variety of styles. There's an incredible amount of information about this species on Wikipedia.
Common Name:
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American Black Walnut |
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Scientific Name:
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Juglans nigra | |
Family:
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Juglandaceae | |
Color:
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Tan to medium brown, sapwood is white to cream colored |
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Origin:
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Central to Eastern United States | |
Hardness:
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Primarily soft to medium despite being categorized as a "hardwood" |
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Texture:
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Fine to medium texture with flowing grain |
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Finishing:
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Readily accepts stains and finishes |