Best Ways to Use Walnut Lumber

Walnut lumber is rich chocolate brown in color, with remarkably little shine. The wood grain of walnut is usually straight and provides a beautiful grain variation, loved by woodworkers all over. Walnut is the only dark brown wood in its species commonly used for gun stocks. Walnut can be easily worked with hand tools making it a favorite for handmade crafts.

Ways to Use Walnut Lumber

Furniture

Walnut, a homeowner favorite, is used for fine furniture such as dining room tables and chairs. The dark chocolate brown wood is often used for china cabinets, curio cabinets and entertainment centers.

Instruments

Musical instruments are often made from walnut not only for the beautiful wood but the rich tone that the wood makes when made into an instrument such as a guitar, fiddle or bass violin.

Guns

Walnut is often used for gun stocks because of its shock resistance and sturdy enough to withstand scratches after sanding and finished with a thick lacquer.

Interior Wood Work

The dark North American Wood can be used for interior trim, decorative panels and flooring in a home or office. It is easily scaled to fit by using a skill saw.

Homemade Crafts

Homemade crafts such as jewelry boxes, hope chests and doll cribs are often handmade from walnut.