"Jimmy" wrote in message
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I've bought walnut, but never ran into black walnut. I can get a deal on
some but wanted to know if it is much darker, harder to work with, etc.
Also what would be the best way to finish walnut without making it darker?
I know it will darken some on its own but I don't want to help it along.
Gonna try some ideas on scrap today, just wanted some input.

I have never seen any walnut that wasn't black walnut, but perhaps in some
places other kinds are available.
It can vary from light brown to almost black. Commercial walnut is steamed
to be a uniform color, but home made can have significant color variations
(that I think are very attractive).

If you want to keep it light, use a water based varnish; though I don't care
for the results.

Walnut actually gets somewhat lighter as it ages.