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Image Date
2018
Properties / Facts
Known for carving, fairly rot-resistant, dents easily, works better with hand tools than machines, glues and stains well
Common Names (additional)
White Walnut, Oil Nut
Scientific Name
Juglans cinerea
Janka Hardness
490 lbf (2,180 N)
Classification
hardwood
Geographic Origin
North Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Modern Region
North Eastern United States, Southeastern Canada
Modern / Specialty Uses
carved furniture, mantel pieces, church altars, sculptural carvings
Sample Material
wood shaving
Surface Plane
endgrain
Magnification
x 400
Photographer
Harriet Cassell
Keywords
Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Butternut