Up here in Wisconsin we have Butternut, which some people call "White
Walnut". It is softer (and weaker, I hear) than Black Walnut. Could
that be what you are talking about? The nuts of the Butternut are
tastier, in my opinion, than black walnuts are.

Pete Stanaitis
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Jimmy wrote:
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.

Thanks