Origin
Eastern United States, Midwest
Janka Hardness
490 lbf
Average Weight
2.25 lbs/bf
Color
Light to medium tan heartwood, occasionally with a reddish tint; darker growth rings create distinct grain patterns; sapwood is pale yellowish white.
Working Characteristics
- Easy to work with hand and machine tools
- soft nature may produce fuzzy surfaces — sharp cutters and fine-grit sandpaper recommended
- glues, stains, and finishes well.
Species Specifications
| Botanical Name | Juglans cinerea |
|---|---|
| Other Names | Butternut, White Walnut |
| Origin | Eastern United States, Midwest |
| Average Weight | 2.25 lbs/bf |
| Janka Hardness | 490 lbf |
| Pore Structure | semi ring porous |
| Grain / Texture | Typically straight grain with medium to coarse texture; silky natural luster. |
| Rot Resistance | Rated moderately durable to non-durable; susceptible to insect attack. |
Hardness Compared to Other Woods
See where Butternut, White Walnut falls on the Janka hardness scale compared to other familiar hardwoods.
Softer
Harder
Basswood
410
Cherry
950
Walnut
1010
Red Oak
1290
Hard Maple
1450
Hickory
1820
Purpleheart
2520
The Janka hardness rating measures resistance to denting and wear. Higher numbers generally indicate a harder, denser wood.
Technical Properties
| Shrinkage | Radial: 3.4%, Tangential: 6.4%, Volumetric: 10.6%, T/R Ratio: 1.9 |
|---|---|
| Modulus of Rupture | 8,100 lbf/in2 |
| Elastic Modulus | 1,180,000 lbf/in2 |
| Crushing Strength | 5,110 lbf/in2 |
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