American Black Walnut Bowl Blank WLBB02 — 200 × 98mm | 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.

At 98mm thick — just shy of 4 inches — this blank offers serious depth for an ambitious deep bowl or hollow form. Walnut at this thickness is increasingly difficult to source; most commercially available stock falls well short of it. This piece comes from the late John Boddy's personal collection, old-growth quality that simply isn't being replenished.

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: WLBB02
• Diameter: 200mm
• Thickness: 98mm (~4")
• Weight: 2.3kg
• Provenance: John Boddy's stock
• Photos: Images show the actual blank you will receive

Compact diameter, exceptional depth — perfect for a tall, sculptural deep bowl. Don't miss it.