6/4 Black Walnut Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for English Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionEnglish Walnut Wood Guide
Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
English Walnut is best understood by how it looks, how it works, and where it should be used. This guide explains the practical buying details before sending you to the right Kingma products.
Scientific nameJuglans regia
Janka hardness1,220 lbf
Average dried weight40 lb/ft³
Best fitNovelties
Overview
Why choose English Walnut?
English Walnut is an imported specialty hardwood. Its natural range is Western Asia and eastern Europe. Common uses include novelties, small wooden objects, turned items, veneer, interior paneling, gunstocks, cabinetry and furniture.
Scientific nameJuglans regia
DistributionWestern Asia and eastern Europe
ShrinkageRadial: 5.5%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 13.0%, T/R Ratio: 1.4
DurabilityDecay resistance is rated moderately durable, but the wood is prone to insect attack.
English Walnut colour, grain, and figure
The heartwood ranges from light brown through dark chocolate brown, marked by streaks of deeper brown. A grey, purple or reddish cast sometimes shows up.
The grain is typically straight but may be irregular. The texture is medium and the natural luster is moderate.
Working notes
It is easy to work as long as the grain stays straight and regular. Surfacing irregular or figured pieces can lead to tearout in the planer.
Reports describe European Walnut as a sensitizer, though serious reactions are rare.
English Walnut should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for English Walnut
Best projects
Common uses include novelties, small wooden objects, turned items, veneer, interior paneling, gunstocks, cabinetry and furniture.
Use caution
Avoid specifying it by name alone; confirm board size, moisture, colour, figure, and the project environment before buying.
Finish strategy
Test finishes on offcuts first, especially when colour, blotching, outdoor exposure, or grain filling matters.
Buying note
Choose boards, slabs, plywood, blanks, or posts based on the project rather than species name alone.
Shop path
Buying English Walnut from Kingma
Start with the direct species match when Kingma sells it. If stock rotates, use the closest live collection or a clearly explained alternative.
8/4 Black Walnut Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for English Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View option8/4 Black Walnut Veneer Grade Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for English Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View optionSimilar woods and alternatives
If Kingma does not have an exact match online, use the buying links below as practical alternatives only when the colour, grain, hardness, or project environment makes sense.
English Walnut FAQ
What is English Walnut best used for?
Common uses include novelties, small wooden objects, turned items, veneer, interior paneling, gunstocks, cabinetry and furniture. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is English Walnut beginner friendly?
It depends on density, grain direction, and tooling. Test cuts on offcuts first, and choose Maple, Cherry, Walnut, or Poplar when easier machining is the priority.
Does Kingma sell English Walnut?
The buying section on this page links to any English Walnut Kingma has in stock and to the closest alternatives. Stock changes often, so call (780) 229-7681 or visit the yard at 4607 91 Ave NW, Edmonton to check what is in today.