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Black Walnut

Botanical Name : Juglans nigra – French Name : Noyer Noir

Description

  • -Height : 120 ‘
    -Diameter : 3 ‘
    -Lifespan : 150 years (Max.250 years)
    – Growth :
  • -Weight : 3.15 lbs / bft
    -Hardness : 1010 lbs
    -Color : pale brown to dark brown, sometimes with purplish hues and dark veining
    -Sapwood : Almost white
    -Grain : Straight, irregular
    -Texture : Average
    -Machining : Hand tools and machine tools very easy
    -Sawmilling : Good
    -Blunting : Medium
    -Molding : Low
    -Planing : Good except in the presence of interlocking
    -Shaping : Low
    -Turning : Very good
    -Boring : Excellent
    -Mortising : Excellent
    -Sanding : Very good
    -Polishing : Good
    -Finishing : Excellent
    -Bending : Good
    -Nailing : Medium
    -Gluing : Good
    -Stability: Good
    -Durability: Good
    -Environment:
    -Uses : Firearms, floors, cabinet making, turning, marquetry, musical instruments
    -Precautions : The wearing of a mask is recommended
    -Budgetary price : Medium