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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Here’s how our customers use black walnut lumber:
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.
Every board is carefully selected and surfaced by professionals to reduce prep time and guarantee consistency. We never compromise on grade or drying standards.
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.
Looking for something unique? We also carry live edge slabs in black walnut. Custom lengths and surfacing options are available on request.
We only work with mills that uphold responsible forestry practices and deliver consistently beautiful, defect-free boards.