Black Walnut

  • Appearance: Black walnut has rich, deep brown colors with occasional creamy accents, making it a popular choice for elegant, high-impact pieces.
  • Workability: Easy to machine, sand, and finish due to its consistent texture, making it suitable for detailed projects for woodworkers of any skill level.
  • Use: black walnut lumber is ideal for woodworking and design projects, offering a mix of style, strength, and ease of use, suitable for professionals and hobbyists alike.
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Working with Black Walnut

Advantages: Black walnut offers several advantages: it's kiln-dried for stability, has a rich, chocolate-brown appearance, features elegant grain patterns, and comes in various thicknesses (4/4 and 8/4) for different projects.

Disadvantages: Black walnut's drawbacks include high cost, relative softness, color instability, and health hazards from its dust, requiring careful consideration before use.


Available Thickness and Widths of Black Walnut Lumber
Choose from 4/4 or 8/4 thicknesses, 5–7” widths, and lengths of 2 or 4 feet. Looking for something unique? We also carry live edge slabs in black walnut. Custom lengths and surfacing options are available on request.

Buy Black Walnut Lumber

Black Walnut 4/4

$18.60

Black Walnut 4/4 - 5 Pack

$129.00$159.00

Black Walnut 8/4

$43.20

Black Walnut 8/4 - 5 Pack

$395.00$479.00

5+1 Walnut Charcuterie Boards

$549.00

Black Walnut Cutting Board Strips

$4.32

Black Walnut Bowl Blanks

$20.80

Black Walnut Craft Plywood (5 Pack)

$60.00

Black Walnut Coaster Blanks (Set of 4)

$20.00

Common Questions and Facts on Black Walnut

Black Walnut Lumber for Sale

  • Kiln-dried hardwood – Enhanced stability and resistance to warping
  • Available in 4/4 and 8/4 thicknesses – Ideal for a variety of project needs
  • Surfaced (S2S or S4S) – Project-ready boards with minimal prep
  • Rich chocolate-brown tones – Premium appearance for high-end builds
  • Grain patterns – Known for elegant, straight or wavy patterns
  • Free shipping across Canada and the U.S. on select products

Black walnut lumber for sale at The Knotty Lumber Co. offers the perfect balance of durability, workability, and timeless elegance. Known for its rich brown color, this American walnut species is a top-tier choice for builders, furniture makers, and designers looking for standout material with exceptional grain patterns.

Whether you're crafting fine furniture, building custom shelving, or designing architectural features, our black walnut lumber delivers performance and beauty in equal measure. With available thicknesses ranging from 4/4 to 8/4, widths of 5–7 inches, and lengths of 2 or 4 feet, you can find the right size to match your project. Our wood is kiln-dried for optimal moisture control and available surfaced two sides (S2S) or four sides (S4S), ensuring every board arrives ready to use.

Eastern walnut—commonly referred to as black walnut—is prized for its deep, warm hue and ease of finishing. It's frequently selected for fine furniture, mantles, cabinetry, and feature walls. Its straight or gently curving grain patterns are especially popular in live edge slabs used by craftsmen across North America.

We partner with trusted suppliers committed to ethical sourcing and top-quality standards, ensuring every board meets or exceeds your expectations. Plus, we offer fast, reliable shipping throughout Canada and the U.S., with free shipping on select orders.

Not sure which cut or thickness is right? Order online or talk to our experts—we’re happy to help you select the perfect piece.

Black Walnut Lumber for Your Projects

Appearance

Our black walnut wood showcases deep chocolate to purplish-brown hues, with occasional creamy sapwood accents. The visual character makes it a favorite for statement pieces and refined aesthetics.

Workability

Walnut lumber is easy to machine, plane, and sand. Its low resin content and consistent texture make it suitable for intricate joinery and clean finishing, even for beginner woodworkers.

Use

Black walnut lumber for sale from The Knotty Lumber Co. is the material of choice for anyone looking to combine timeless style, reliable strength, and ease of use in their woodworking or design projects.

Additional Applications of Walnut Wood

Common Uses for Walnut Wood

Here’s how our customers use black walnut lumber:

  • Fine Furniture – Dining tables, desks, cabinetry, beds
  • Built-In Cabinetry and Shelving – Adds sophistication and warmth
  • Architectural Features – Great for mantles, stair treads, beams, and trim
  • Live Edge Slabs – Natural-edge counters, benches, and vanities
  • Custom Projects – Cutting boards, boxes, frames, and DIY builds
  • Instruments – Guitar bodies, necks, and percussion instruments
  • Turning & Carving – Ideal for lathe work and detailed finishes
  • Interior Design – Wall panels, slats, accents, and luxury decor
  • Joinery & Cabinetmaking – Works well for precision joinery
  • Commercial Millwork – Popular in upscale retail and hospitality

Walnut Tree and American Walnut Origins

Our black walnut comes from mature walnut trees grown in North America. This prized American walnut species is known for both its heritage and high performance in furniture making.

Our Black Walnut Lumber – Quality You Can Rely On

Every board is carefully selected and surfaced by professionals to reduce prep time and guarantee consistency. We never compromise on grade or drying standards.

Black Walnut Lumber Specifications and Dimensions

Available Thicknesses and Widths

Choose from 4/4 or 8/4 thicknesses, 5–7” widths, and lengths of 2 or 4 feet. These dimensions suit most hobbyist and professional project types.

Live Edge Slabs and Custom Sizing Options

Looking for something unique? We also carry live edge slabs in black walnut. Custom lengths and surfacing options are available on request.

Why Choose Our Black Walnut Lumber?

Sourced from Trusted Suppliers with a Commitment to Quality

We only work with mills that uphold responsible forestry practices and deliver consistently beautiful, defect-free boards.

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