American Black Walnut Bowl Blank

American black walnut is a premium hardwood prized for its rich dark brown heartwood, often featuring attractive grain waves, occasional figuring, and lighter sapwood contrast. It produces a luxurious, high-end finish that deepens beautifully with age. It turns very well on the lathe, cutting cleanly with sharp tools — oils and waxes bring out its natural depth, warmth, and subtle grain character to exceptional effect.

Wood Characteristics

• Species: American Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)
• Origin: North America
• Colour: Rich dark brown heartwood with lighter sapwood contrast
• Grain: Attractive waves and occasional figuring
• Working properties: Turns very well, finishes exceptionally with oils and waxes

Supplied

• Cut round for easy mounting
• Edges waxed to minimise moisture loss and reduce checking
• Sizes are approximate and shown in inches (diameter × thickness)