Most likely Black Walnut; the image alone cannot rule out another brown hardwood.
Juglans nigra (tentative) · Hardwood
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood
- Origin
- Eastern North America, especially the central and eastern United States.
- Hardness
- 1,010 lbf — Medium
- Durability
- Moderately Durable; heartwood has some decay resistance, while sapwood is more susceptible to insects and rot.
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Grain Pattern
Broad, flowing grain with curved growth rings, likely flat-sawn; a dark streak or small defect is visible. No clear special figure can be confirmed.
Color & Appearance
Muted medium-brown face with darker streaking and a pale sapwood-like strip along one edge. Lighting and finish are unclear, so natural color and aging cannot be judged reliably.
Hardness (Janka)
1,010 lbf — Medium
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable; heartwood has some decay resistance, while sapwood is more susceptible to insects and rot.
Value & Age
Roughly US$8–$18 per board foot for typical kiln-dried lumber; grade and region affect price.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- Cannot be estimated from this image; no reliable patina or wear indicators are visible.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, flooring, veneer, gunstocks, turning, and carving.
Geographic Origin
Eastern North America, especially the central and eastern United States.
Workability
Generally works and finishes well; sharp tools help avoid tearout around irregular grain. Usually glues and fastens readily.
Finish Recommendations
Sand evenly and apply oil, shellac, lacquer, or clear polyurethane; test first, as finishes deepen the brown color.
Notable Features
Often has attractive brown heartwood, contrasting sapwood, and good dimensional stability; this sample’s apparent edge strip may be sapwood.