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Black WalnutHard Maple (Sugar Maple)
| Property | Black Walnut Juglans nigra | Hard Maple (Sugar Maple) Acer saccharum |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hardwood | Hardwood |
| Cost | $$$ · Premium | $$$ · Premium |
| Hardness | 1010 lbf | 1450 lbf |
| Workability | Excellent | Fair |
| Seasonal movement | Small | Medium |
| Outdoor-friendly | No | No |
| Origin | Domestic (North America) | Domestic (North America) |
| Commonly built | Live-edge dining tables, Gunstocks, Jewelry boxes, Mid-century furniture, Cutting boards (accent) | Butcher-block countertops, Cutting boards, Workbench tops, Bowling alley lanes, Drum shells |
| Overview | America's premier furniture wood. Rich chocolate color straight off the tree, a dream to work, and stable once dry. | Dense, pale, and extremely tough. The standard for butcher blocks, workbenches, and anything that takes a beating. |