"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.

Thanks


I'm working some black walnut right now. Check out my project below. I
am finishing with Minwax "Tung Oil" finish.

Works nice, but I had some problems with the ends of boards splitting after
cut to length and left laying around for a few days.

Like others have said, if you don't want dark don't go with walnut.

http://www.garagewoodworks.com/Dresser_Project.htm

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Stoutman
www.garagewoodworks.com