Characteristics: Black Walnut is a domestic hardwood. The heartwood is a rich purplish-brown shade to a chocolate-brown tint. The narrow sapwood is nearly white. The texture is moderately coarse but uniform. This wood is strong and stable. Common Uses: Black Walnut is the foremost wood for cabinet work. It is best for gun stocks - veneers - turnery - joinery - musical instruments - plaques - carving and doors. Working Properties: Black Walnut works with ease in all hand tool and machine tool processes. It sands to an excellent surface and worked edges remain sharp. Pre-bore with nails and screws. This wood finishes to a velvety sheen. Glues adhere well and the wood stains uniformly. Common Name: Black Walnut Tree is Native To: Black Walnut grows from Massachusetts to Southern Ontario and Nebraska, throughout the eastern half of the United States. Botanical Classification: Juglans nigra Family: Juglandaceae Average Dried Weight: 40 lb/ft. Average Specific Gravity: .53