Natural Walnut 1/2" Thin Lumber

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Natural Walnut 1/2" Thin Lumber

$10.99 /Square Feet

1-99 $10.99 /Sq. Ft.
100+ $8.24 /Sq. Ft. (25% off)
Tip: mix or match for your best price! Details

Enter the sizes you'd like to end up with and add to cart when ready!

How do you want your lumber?
Running Total:
This is what it will cost to yield the sizes you'd like to end up with.

 

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Choose The Right Type of Walnut for You

comparing natural wlanut lumber

Natural Walnut

- Abundant color mix
- At least 83% clear
- The most economical walnut
comparing high character wlanut lumber

High Character Walnut

- Wide widths
- Sound, tight knots & cracks
- 90%+ heartwood 1 face
comparing premium wlanut lumber

Premium Walnut

- 90%+ heartwood 1 face
- Minimal knots
- High-demand color spec

About Lumber Sizes & Shipping Length Restrictions

4" to 8" Widths

Price shown is for a random selection of widths within this range. You can request specific widths or add a straight edge rip in the order form.

4' to 6' Lengths

This is the range of lengths that we might have in stock. The length you receive depends on how much you order.

Length Shipping Restrictions
84" (7') long max
We always try to ship the longest lengths possible.
8' to 12' long is possible
8' and longer can be shipped truck freight, but this method is usually economical only for shipments that are at least 450 lbs (approx 100-150 board feet depending on the wood).

1/2" Thickness

Also known as 1/2". Surfaced 2 sides (S2S) from rough sawn lumber.
Learn more in our blog: "What Does 4/4 Mean in Lumber?"

How Lumber Ordering Works

1

Decide how much you need in Square Feet. Best way to get help with this is to use our Project Planner worksheet

2

Consider how much extra you want for arranging grain or color, fixing mistakes, testing cut set ups or finishes.

3

Choose your size requirements, if you have any, in the order form.

Weight

3.33

lbs /Bd. Ft.
-6.98% lighter than red oak (3.58 /bd. ft.)
Hardness

1010

Janka Rating
-21.71% softer than red oak (1290 psi)
Density

0.59

Specific Gravity
-7.81% less dense than red oak (.64)

General Workability
Good 4/10
Red Oak

Wood Texture
Fine 3/10
Red Oak

Ease of Finishing
Good 4/10
Red Oak

map of where Natural Walnut tree grows

(Juglans nigra)
Natural Walnut grows in North America

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color of Natural Walnut
Color Range
50%+ heartwood on 1 side
the Natural Walnut tree
What's The Tree Like?
A moderate sized tree reaching about 100 feet and producing a trunk up to 60" in diameter.
other names for Natural Walnut
Other Names
American black walnut, American Walnut, Black Walnut, Eastern black walnut
uses for Natural Walnut
Some Typical Uses
Gun stocks, musical instruments, fine furniture, cabinetry, flooring.

Lumber 101: What to Know About Hardwood Lumber

lumber random widths Random Widths
You will cut and/or glue to create the sizes you need
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber Surfaced Smooth S2S
We buy rough sawn lumber and have it surfaced 2 sides (S2S) so you're ready to work
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber Kiln Dried
We stock kiln dried lumber and store it in a protected warehouse
rough sawn vs surfaced lumber 83%+ Clear
Unless stated otherwise, we stock Select & Better graded lumber that's at least 83% clear one side
  1. Pick a wood you like
  2. Decide how much you need
  3. Give us your specs (if you have any)

This is the unit of measurement for hardwood lumber when it's bought/sold in random widths and random lengths.

Board footage is a measurement of volume, and it's abbreviated Bd. Ft.

One board foot is equal to 144 cubic inches.

board foot formula

It's a fraction that refers to rough (RGH) sawn thickness of lumber, and it tells you approximately how many quarters of an inch make up the thickness.

Surfaced lumber is thinner because it started out as rough sawn but it's been planed smooth. Planing removes thickness.

Rough Sawn (RGH) Surfaced (S2S)
4/4 ~1" 13/16"
5/4 ~1-1/4" 1-1/16"
6/4 ~1-1/2" 1-5/16"
8/4 ~2" 1-13/16"
12/4 ~3" 2-13/16"

Unless otherwise specified, our lumber is "Surfaced 2 Sides" or S2S for short.

Check out our blog for the full explanation.

lumber thickness Lumber Compared
Various lumber thickness as compared to one another

If you can cut your own pieces to size, here's how we can help:

  1. Enter requirements into the order form where it says, "Minimum Size Request"
  2. Tell us what you want to acheive or make
  3. You will receive wood that can yeild what you need. (You will create the final size)
  4. We may need to contact you for clarification

You will cut and/or join your material to create the finished sizes you need. We'll pick out wood that will give you enough to do that. For this reason, the final amount of footage you receive in your order will be slightly different, and your final billed charge will be different.

If you want to only buy pieces of an exact size, that will be sold differently. Please contact us for a custom quote.

Sadly, wood cannot be 100% guaranteed to be clear on both sides all the time. Most of our lumber is graded "Select" and better, which means it's at minimum 83% clear on one side.
Hardwood grades explained
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June 17th, 2024
Verified Buyer
Brandon E
Gillette, WY
Hobbyist Woodworker
Beautiful looking lumber. Packaged nicely. Great product at a great price
Familiarity: I haven't used it
4
April 15th, 2024
Verified Buyer
David P
Las Cruces, NM
Professional Woodworker
Nice looking wood
Nice looking wood, with a few more knots and cracks than I care for. Between that and a slight delay in shipping, WWS more than made up for it with amazing customer service, as always! Thank you!
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects
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October 1st, 2021
Verified Buyer
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New Woodworker
Nice!
Boards looked great
Familiarity: I've used it once or twice
5
January 6th, 2021
Verified Buyer
Bob E
Columbus Ohio
Great Walnut
I ordered 1/2" Walnut so I would not have to plain down and waste a lot of wood because all I could get in my area was 3/4" . The Walnut i received was what I ordered and showed off my project well. I will order again when I need specific wood types and sizes.
5
January 4th, 2021
Verified Buyer
Jeff
Washington DC
Clean, straight, and great character
I was worried about ordering from across the country during the pandemic a few weeks before Christmas, but my order showed up right on time! Pieces were clean, straight, and cut to useful sizes for my project. The walnut was very easy to work with, and it finished beautifully.
5
November 7th, 2020
Verified Buyer
Bob
NJ
Semi-Professional Woodworker
MR
Product received as ordered!
Familiarity: I've used it in several projects

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