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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

radial

Magnification

x 400

Photographer

Harriet Cassell

Keywords

Manning Rare Woods, Furniture Department, Butternut

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