Walnut and Black Walnut? - FineWoodworking
2008年5月10日 · These trees are a mixture of species, created by grafting an English walnut (Juglans regia) scion to a rootstock of one of our native walnut species -- either black walnut (Juglans nigra) or California walnut (Juglans hindsii). The wood near the graft tends to be variegated in color, with beautiful marble-like, dark brown and tan swirls in the ...
distinguishing Claro from black walnut - FineWoodworking
2009年2月2日 · Claro walnut has working properties similar to black walnut. It works well with hand and power tools, has good strength and bending properties, and takes finishes well. It is used mainly for high-quality furniture and gunstocks. This forum post is now archived. Commenting has been disabled.
Walnut for gunstock - FineWoodworking
2008年5月11日 · Claro will normally have a pronounced " fiddleback" while the higher grades of black walnut ( juglans nigra) will be selected for a feather grain for the buttstock. Wenig gunstocks in Missouri is very well regarded - but quality restocking is not cheap. You might pose your question to doublegunshop.com for much input.
The dangers of black walnut with woodworking - FineWoodworking
2022年8月17日 · After my 40 years in medicine, your story is indeed a “tale of woe!”, in fact, I acquired black walnut boards from a sawyer a few years ago that started their life as trees on a Kentucky horse farm-the trees were cut down after the breeder lost 2 colts that the vet believed resulted from the young horses eating leaves (or small roots or nuts) from the majestic trees …
Finishing Black Walnut - FineWoodworking
2007年6月18日 · Let it completely dry for 2 to 3 days. Lightly sand with 220 and wipe clear. Then use a film finish like Deft or Varathane and follow their application directions. The other way is to use an oil base "Fruitwood" stain over the Walnut.
FILLING HOLES IN BLACK WALNUT - FineWoodworking
2004年4月12日 · My students use lots of walnut since it is common in my area. The best fix I've seen is to mix up some clear epoxy to fill the holes. It will sand down even and turn clear with your finish, and basically lets the color of the wood show through the hole. use a slow setting epoxy, though. And try to mix it without creating too many bubbles in it.
Finishing Walnut - FineWoodworking
2005年3月1日 · Black walnut has a lot going for it: It cuts and sands well, accepts stains without blotching, and often has attractive figure. But it can be frustrating to finish, because the creamy colored sapwood contrasts with the dark heartwood. Commercial kiln-drying aims to fix the problem, but ends up stripping the heartwood of its rich color. Finishing expert Jeff Jewitt …
Walnut Slabs Moisture Content - FineWoodworking
2020年2月26日 · The moisture content is between 10% and 12%. The slabs were cut from 2 year dried logs. Do I need to look for a kiln to dry this stuff the rest of the way or can I let this air dry? (I’m assuming I really should let the lumber get down between 6% and 8%.) I have plenty of space to spare in a barn, so space is no concern for me since I can ...
Walnut Finish: Warm Up Kiln-Dried Walnut - FineWoodworking
Due to steaming, kiln-dried walnut can look gray. This finish recipe will bring back the warm color of old walnut. Off-the-shelf supplies. First the amber tone of Zinsser Bulls Eye shellac warms the walnut, then Zinsser SealCoat creates a magnifying layer. Finally, cedar-colored wiping stain is applied as a glaze to give the walnut an antique hue.
Steamed walnut - FineWoodworking
2006年2月18日 · Most walnut trees are not very large so that is the reason they steam them. Lataxe | Mar 10, 2006 04:46pm | #5. Ive been using American black walnut for about 18 months now, none of it steamed. Whilst the colours of the wood are very attractive when the piece is first made, time and light do tend to both lighten and even-out the colours.