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Black Walnut for a countertop

Started by stumpy, January 08, 2009, 05:59:53 PM

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stumpy

I have a cutomer that would like to make countertops and a butcher Block with Walnut.  I told him I would check with you guys to see if there are any concerns with using Walnut.  Any thoughts ???
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Norm

My only one would be it's a little soft for a high use area but would it ever be pretty.

I've got some hard maple stashed away for one when I redo mine.

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beenthere

I've had a couple cutting boards made from black wanut and hard maple, that I made in the 60's, and use them often. The walnut shows little, if any difference from the maple, in wear and tear. Granted, don't use them as chopping boards..mostly meat, and that mostly venison.



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TexasTimbers

I don't think walnut would be too soft for a counter top. Long as it it's not gonna see anything except average everyday kind of counter top use. Walnut is suitable for hardwood flooring so it ought to be okay for a counter top.


Quote from: beenthere on January 08, 2009, 07:05:22 PM.... that I made in the 60's ....
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My mom says, don't cut nothing on my counter top. Use the cutting board. :D
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Quote from: TexasTimbers on January 08, 2009, 07:43:20 PM
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That hide glue is good stuff ain't it bt!  ;D

Messy to make tho...
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Ironwood

It is soft, but you can use some modern finishes, like catalyized varnish (CV) to stiffen it up a bit. It is a yellowing finish, so warn your customer that it will "amber " up a bit. Also the CV will dry much harder that standard varnish. Try to source M.L. Campbell CV, it is a good brand, although not cheap, usually good and cheap are mutually exclusive :D


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