Black Walnut

Black walnut is a tough hardwood of medium density that is normally straight grained and easy to machine. It has sapwood that is nearly white and heartwood that is light to dark chocolate brown. Black walnut is usually desired for its heartwood. So walnut is steamed to help even the color between the heartwood and sapwood. Although the price for walnut runs on the high side, it is great for furniture, decorative panels, gunstocks, cabinets, and interior woodwork.