It isn't hard to understand, but it is hard to convince you if you refuse to understand.
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I'm not refusing to understand anything, keith. My point is that most of the world associates American Walnut with Eastern Black Walnut. Do a search and that is what you get. You're not getting that the difference is whether or not the "W" is capitalized or not. Of course an English Walnut tree grown in America is American ............by "birth". But, it's not the same as American Walnut, with the capital "W".
Here's an example of one search result.
Black Walnut
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black walnut lumber
DESCRIPTION Black Walnut heartwood is rich dark brown to purplish-black and is usually straight grained. Wavy or curly grain is sometimes present. Texture is coarse.
Weight averages about 40lbs per cu. ft.
Typical Width = 4" to 10"
Typical Length = 5' to 16'
Note: long, wide boards are hard to find clear.
COUNTRY OF
ORIGIN North America
BOTANICAL NAME Juglans Nigra
OTHER NAMES American Walnut, Virginia Walnut, Canaletto, Black Hickory Nut
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES This medium density wood is tough and hard. It has moderate bending and crushing strengths. Stiffness is low. It has good steam bending characteristics.
WORKING PROPERTIES Black Walnut can be worked with hand or power tools without difficulty. Moderate blunting effect on cutters. Takes nails and screws well. Glues satisfactorily. Finishes to a high polish.
DURABILITY Very durable. Sapwood is susceptible to attack by powder post beetle. Heartwood is resistant to preservative treatment and biodegradation.
SEASONING Dries slowly with tendency to honeycomb. Requires care to avoid checking and degradation. Small movement.
USES The standard for gunstocks in the U.S. Extensively used in high-quality furniture, cabinetmaking, boatbuilding, musical instruments, clock cases, turning and carving. Sliced or cut for paneling, veneers.
COMMENTS Can be found in burls, crotches, burrs, etc.
Wear yourself out with it. I'm done. A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.
SRH
