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Walnut - American Lumber @ Rare Woods USA

Black Walnut has long been considered one of the US's most durable hardwoods, and one of its most popular. Prized for its typically deep chocolate color (often highlighted by red or purple streaks and/or tint), straight grains (though sometimes irregular), fine texture and warm luster, the wood has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and is considered to have solid dimensional stability after drying. Its cooperative grain structure and moderate density give Black Walnut excellent working properties, which have made it coveted by fine furniture craftsmen for centuries.While there remains a robust domestic supply, the demand for this wood also remains constant. It is considered a premium domestic hardwood.Black Walnut's immense popularity among American woodworkers cannot be overstated. Aside from its rugged, handsome looks -- which lend it well to furniture and cabinet building -- it is durable, stable and has excellent shock resistance, making it an ideal choice for such applications.<br><br>Walnut trees are known to grow in regions within close proximity to rivers and other bodies of water -- primarily in the eastern part of the US, but stretching into the central part of the country, as well as into southern Canada (Ontario). Trees have proven of historical economic significance, as much for the walnuts they produce as for their coveted lumber -- a wood which, unfortunately, has provided an attractive target to domestic poachers.

cabinetry, furniture, gun stocks, interior panelling, specialty items, turnings, veneer

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Walnut - American Figured

Black Walnut with a stunning figure across the grain.

Black Walnut has long been considered one of the US's most durable hardwoods, and one of its most popular. Prized for its typically deep chocolate color (often highlighted by red or purple streaks and/or tint), straight grains (though sometimes irregular), fine texture and warm luster, the wood has an excellent strength-to-weight ratio and is considered to have solid dimensional stability after drying. Its cooperative grain structure and moderate density give Black Walnut excellent working properties, which have made it coveted by fine furniture craftsmen for centuries.

While there remains a robust domestic supply, the demand for this wood also remains constant. It is considered a premium domestic hardwood.

cabinetry, furniture, gun stocks, interior panelling, specialty items, turnings, veneer

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Wenge

Wenge is unique among the world's exotic woods. This tough tropical wood's distinctive deep chocolate color -- which can sometimes augmented by muted gold, orange, red or even burgundy tint -- is actually known as "Wenge" in the color spectrum nomenclature of various parts of the world (with paint manufacturers, etc.). Its grains are generally straight (though sometimes wavy or irregular) and are accenuated by overlapping black lines which typically decorate the board's surface.While being considered a strong, durable wood, Wenge's course, rugged texture makes it very splintery -- making some craftsmen hesitant to use it. It can be difficult to work, although is glues well and is considered a very dimensionally stable species.Exercise caution when working with this wood. Its splinters can be like little razors and when one pentetrates the skin, it is quite painful and the area can quickly and easily get infected, if quick action isn't taken to remove it (the splinter) and sterilize the area.Although most sources consider Wenge to be a dull wood with poor natural luster, our experience has revealed that a deep, glossy luster can sometimes emerge through fine-grit sanding of flatsawn boards. Its combination of relatively light weight, rot & insect resistance and impressive tensil strength has yielded the wood to a variety of indoor and outdoor uses, being particularly well suited for flooring in heavy traffic areas.

bows, cabinetry, flooring, furniture, handles, paneling, specialty items, veneer, walking sticks

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Yellow Rosa

Introducing Yellow Rosa, a premium hardwood from the Aspidosperma genus. Prized for its vibrant yellow hue, Yellow Rosa serves as an excellent alternative to traditional Yellowheart. While predominantly golden, some boards display patches of soft pinks and oranges, reminiscent of the classic tones found in Peroba Rosa (another species in the Aspidosperma genus). This fine-textured, durable hardwood is well-suited for high-end furniture, flooring, and precision woodworking. Whether you’re crafting timeless interiors or standout statement pieces, Yellow Rosa offers a perfect balance of beauty, strength, and workability.

boxmaking, cabinetry, crafting, fine furniture, flooring, furniture