Woodworker's Journal

Black Walnut: Juglans nigra

lack walnut’s chocolate-brown heartwood and creamy white sapwood have made it one of the most sought-after North American hardwoods for centuries. The lumber machines easily and finishes beautifully. Many woodworkers treat it with the

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