Tropical Walnut Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

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Tropical Walnut Hardwood Sample (1/2"x3"x6")

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Dark Chocolate Brown Color That Can't Be Beat

Get your hands on a wood you've never tried before! It's simple. Samples are milled on all sides to the standard size of 1/2'' X 3'' X 6'', as determined by The International Wood Collectors Society, and include the shipping cost within the 48 U.S. Each one is labeled with the botanical and common names. Use these to test finishes and stains, to compare color and grain characteristics, etc.

Thickness 1/2" (≈ 1/2" approx)
Width 3"
Length 6"
Grade Samples are milled on all sides, cut square and sanded; wood is a product of nature with inconsistencies from piece to piece. Use species samples as a guide, not a perfect representation.
Approximated, actual size may vary +/- 1/8"
Weight

3.25

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-9.22% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

960

Janka Rating
-25.58% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.65

Specific Gravity
1.56% more dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 3/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 3/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 4/10
Red Oak

map of where Tropical Walnut tree grows

(Juglans neotropica)
Tropical Walnut grows in Latin America

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color of Tropical Walnut
Color Range
Dark chocolate brown sometimes with a purple cast.
the Tropical Walnut tree
What's The Tree Like?
Mostly up to 60 feet in height with diameters up to 36"; sometimes free from branches for 30 feet but more frequently clear to 10-15 feet.
other names for Tropical Walnut
Other Names
Nogal, Peruvian Walnut, Tropical Walnut
uses for Tropical Walnut
Some Typical Uses
Decorative veneers, furniture, cabinetwork, interior finish.
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5 / 5
March 4th, 2019
Verified Buyer
ALICIA
TX
Ms.
Received quickly, items in perfect shape and beautiful!
5 / 5
February 18th, 2011
Mark B
Naples Fl
Sample Review
Sample shipped quickly, packaged well,perfect condition. Large enough to sample stain and check quality.Well pleased!

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