American Black Walnut Bowl Blank WLBB01 — 270 × 102mm | John Boddy Stock

American Black Walnut (Juglans nigra)

American Black Walnut is one of the most coveted turning timbers in the world — its deep chocolate-brown heartwood, often streaked with purples and greys, is rich, warm, and deeply satisfying to work. It turns beautifully, takes an exceptional finish, and develops a gorgeous lustre with even the simplest oil or wax. A timber that feels like a premium material the moment you pick it up.

At 102mm thick — a full 4 inches — this blank is genuinely rare. Finding American Black Walnut at this thickness is increasingly difficult; most commercially available stock simply doesn't reach it. This piece comes from the late John Boddy's personal collection, a celebrated figure in British woodturning, and represents old-growth quality that is harder and harder to source.

Species Details

• Species: Juglans nigra
• Common Name: American Black Walnut
• Origin: North America
• Colour: Deep chocolate brown to purple-grey heartwood; pale sapwood
• Janka Hardness: ~1,010 lbf (~4,490 N)
• Density: ~610 kg/m³
• Durability: Durable — Class 2
• Workability: Excellent — turns, carves, and finishes superbly.

This Blank

• SKU: WLBB01
• Diameter: 270mm
• Thickness: 102mm (4")
• Weight: 4.6kg
• Provenance: John Boddy's stock
• Photos: Images show the actual blank you will receive

This is the kind of blank serious turners wait years to find. Don't miss it.