6/4 Black Walnut Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Peruvian Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
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Wood species guide · Imported specialty hardwood
Peruvian 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 spp.
Janka hardness960 lbf
Average dried weight37 lb/ft³
Best fitFurniture
Overview
Why choose Peruvian Walnut?
Peruvian Walnut is a imported specialty hardwood associated with Southern Mexico, Central and South America. It is useful when the project calls for furniture, cabinetry, veneers, flooring, musical instruments, and interior trim
For SEO and customer usefulness, this page separates the science from the buying decision: appearance, working behaviour, durability, project fit, and then the right Kingma shopping path.
Scientific nameJuglans spp.
DistributionSouthern Mexico, Central and South America
ShrinkageRadial: 3.6%, Tangential: 7.5%, Volumetric: 11.4%, T/R Ratio: 2.1
DurabilityPeruvian Walnut is rated as moderately durable in terms of decay resistance, though it is susceptible to insect attack.
Peruvian Walnut colour, grain, and figure
Expect heartwood tends to be darker than temperate walnut species, with a deep chocolate brown color, sometimes with a purplish hue. May also contain streaks of lighter-colored wood mixed throughout the heartwood, which can sometimes be extensive and result in a high degree of waste.
In practical selection, the grain and texture are best treated this way: grain is usually straight, but can be irregular. Has a medium to coarse texture and good natural luster.
Working notes
In the shop, typically easy to work provided the grain is straight and regular. Planer tearout can sometimes be a problem when surfacing pieces with irregular or figured grain.
Other species in the Juglans genus (such as Black, and English Walnut) have been reported as sensitizers , and Peruvian Walnut is likely to generate similar allergic reactions.
Peruvian Walnut should be sold by project fit: colour, workability, durability, and the format the customer actually needs.
Best uses for Peruvian Walnut
Best projects
Furniture, cabinetry, veneers, flooring, musical instruments, and interior trim
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 Peruvian 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 Peruvian Walnut; inventory, lengths, and widths can rotate by variant.
View option8/4 Black Walnut Veneer Grade Rough Sawn Lumber
Direct Kingma listing for Peruvian 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.
Peruvian Walnut FAQ
What is Peruvian Walnut best used for?
Peruvian Walnut is best considered for furniture, cabinetry, veneers, flooring, musical instruments, and interior trim. Match it to the exact board format, colour, hardness, and finish plan before buying.
Is Peruvian 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 Peruvian Walnut?
Use the buying section on this page. If an exact product is not listed, the linked alternatives are included only when they make practical sense for colour, grain, or project use.