Most likely walnut, probably Black Walnut; alternatives include Claro Walnut or another dark temperate hardwood.
Juglans nigra (probable); Juglans hindsii is a possible alternative. · Hardwood; potentially domestic or reclaimed.
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect- Type
- Hardwood; potentially domestic or reclaimed.
- Origin
- Eastern and central North America; Black Walnut is especially associated with the Midwest and Appalachians.
- Hardness
- About 1,010 lbf Janka—Medium hardness.
- Durability
- Moderately Durable: heartwood has useful decay resistance, while sapwood is more vulnerable to insects and rot.
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Grain Pattern
Mostly straight to slightly irregular, with fine, diffuse texture and subtle tangential streaking; appears flat-sawn rather than quarter-sawn. No strong figured pattern is visible.
Color & Appearance
Warm medium brown heartwood with faint purplish-gray cast and lighter sapwood or mixed grain. Walnut commonly mellows toward golden-brown with light exposure; luster is moderate.
Hardness (Janka)
About 1,010 lbf Janka—Medium hardness.
Durability & Decay Resistance
Moderately Durable: heartwood has useful decay resistance, while sapwood is more vulnerable to insects and rot.
Value & Age
Approximately $8–$20 per board foot for ordinary kiln-dried walnut; figured or premium clear stock may cost substantially more.
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- Wood Age Estimate
- The wood’s age cannot be determined from a photograph; it appears freshly cut or lightly weathered, without reliable patina indicators.
Common Uses
Furniture, cabinetry, gunstocks, architectural millwork, flooring, turning, veneer, and decorative boxes.
Geographic Origin
Eastern and central North America; Black Walnut is especially associated with the Midwest and Appalachians.
Workability
Generally machines, planes, sands, glues, and finishes well; occasional tearout can occur around reversing grain. It holds fasteners reliably and is suitable for turning.
Finish Recommendations
Use sanding sealer followed by oil, shellac, lacquer, or polyurethane; an oil finish enhances depth and contrast. Test first because mixed sapwood and heartwood absorb unevenly.
Notable Features
Distinctive brown coloration, relatively fine texture, good dimensional stability, and attractive understated grain.