Black Walnut

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• Black Walnut
• Wood identification
• Uses in woodworking
• AvailabiIity
• Machining methods
• Carving comments
• Turning tricks
• Shop-Tested Techniques

Carving comments

Walnut works best for sculptures and large figures with simple lines, or signs and relief carvings. If you do select walnut for a carving project, remember these tips:

Deep cuts along the grain may cause the wood to pop out.
Walnut's grain varies from very open to almost closed, depending on where it grew. Each performs differently. Open-grain walnut carves easier. Closed-grain walnut may be more difficult to carve, but it takes a finer finish.

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