"Jimmy" wrote in message
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I've bought walnut, but never ran into black walnut. I can get a deal on
some but wanted to know if it is much darker, harder to work with, etc.
Also what would be the best way to finish walnut without making it darker?
I know it will darken some on its own but I don't want to help it along.
Gonna try some ideas on scrap today, just wanted some input.

Thanks


Most walnut in the U.S. that is marked "Walnut" is actually "Black Walnut"
also commonly known as American Walnut. If you see Walnut in a lumber yard
there is a 95% chance that Black Walnut is also being offered.

Because there are other Walnuts available, you could possibly be getting one
of those less common varieties.

Black Walnut is softer and lighter in weight than Oak and color varies
greatly from board to board and often within the same board. It IMHO is not
as dark as Peruvian Walnut.

Most any finish will darken Black Walnut, like any other wood.

Black Walnut works beautifully and is very easy on your hands while working
it.