Walnut Lumber

Forest Products Distributors offers walnut lumber from the Appalachian region of the USA, mainly from the state of Missouri. This species comes in a variety of NHLA grades including FAS, 1 common, and 2 common. The walnut we offer comes in 25mm and 50mm thicknesses. All of the walnut we offer is kiln dried and rough surfaced. 

Walnut Grades

FAS
Minimum Size Board: 15.24cm x 2.44m
Minimum Size Cutting: 10.16cm x 1.53m or 7.62cm x 2.13m
Basic Yield: 83.33%

1 common
Minimum Size Board: 7.62cm x 1.22m
Minimum Size Cutting: 10.16cm x .61m or7.62cm x .91m
Basic Yield: 66.67%

2 common
Minimum Size Board: 7.62cm x 1.22m
Minimum Size Cutting: 7.62cm x .61m
Basic Yield: 50%

Walnut Uses

Walnut is used as a contract with other lighter-colored species. Walnut can be used in a variety of ways such as furniture, cabinetry, gunstocks, paneling, veneer, turned items, architectural millwork, doors, and flooring. This species is sourced from the Appalachian region of the USA. This species has straight grain with light brown to dark brown heartwood and pale yellow-gray to nearly white sapwood.

Workability Properties
Machining: Excellent
Nailing: Very Good
Screwing: Very Good
Gluing: Very Good
Finishing: Excellent

*Possible ratings include: Excellent, Very Good, Good, Fair, Poor

No varnish

Light varnish

Medium varnish

Dark varnish