Nogal (Peruvian Walnut)

  • Appearance: Deep chocolate-brown heartwood with lighter streaks, similar to black walnut but often darker and more even in colour.
  • Workability: Moderately light (Janka about 900 lbf). It cuts cleanly, sands smoothly and takes oil and film finishes very well.
  • Use: Fine furniture, cabinet doors, decorative panels, shelving, instruments and knife handles.
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Working with Nogal (Peruvian Walnut)

Advantages: The rich look of walnut, with good stability in both humid and dry climates.

Disadvantages: Softer than black walnut, so it dents a little more easily. Colour varies between boards.


Available Thickness and Widths of Nogal (Peruvian Walnut) Lumber
4/4 (1") boards 4–6" wide in 24" or 48" lengths, sold as single boards or 5-packs, surfaced two sides (S2S) or four sides (S4S), plus coaster blanks.

Buy Nogal (Peruvian Walnut) Lumber

Nogal (Peruvian Walnut) 4/4 - 5 Pack

$129.99

Nogal (Peruvian Walnut) 4/4

$16.10

Nogal (Peruvian Walnut) Coaster Blanks

$149.99

S4S Nogal (Peruvian Walnut) 4/4 - 5 Pack

$149.99

Common Questions and Facts on Nogal (Peruvian Walnut)

Nogal (Peruvian Walnut) Lumber

Nogal, also called Peruvian Walnut, is a South American hardwood with deep chocolate-brown colour and lighter streaks. It gives the look of premium walnut with a slightly darker, more even tone.

Nogal vs Black Walnut

Nogal is a little softer and lighter than Black Walnut, and its colour is often darker and more uniform. Both suit fine furniture, boxes and cabinet doors; choose Black Walnut for harder-wearing surfaces.

Choosing Your Boards

Pick S2S boards if you plan to joint and rip the edges yourself, or S4S boards to build straight from the pack. Natural colour varies between boards. Browse more exotic hardwoods.

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