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Black WalnutMahogany
| Property | Black Walnut Juglans nigra | Mahogany Swietenia macrophylla |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$ · Premium | $$$$ · Exotic |
| Hardness | 1010 lbf | 800 lbf |
| Workability | Excellent | Excellent |
| Seasonal movement | Small | Small |
| Outdoor-friendly | No | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) | Imported (Central/South America) |
| Commonly built | Live-edge dining tables, Gunstocks, Jewelry boxes, Mid-century furniture, Cutting boards (accent) | Acoustic guitars, Boat trim & decking, Antique-style desks, Carved cabinets, Humidors |
| Overview | America's premier furniture wood. Rich chocolate color straight off the tree, a dream to work, and stable once dry. | The legendary furniture wood, stable, easy to work, and beautiful. Increasingly costly and subject to sourcing/sustainability concerns. |