Claro Walnut (Juglans hindsi) is a unique Walnut species that grows right around the area where Cook Woods is located. Combining beautiful violet and brownish black streaks with the browns or Eastern walnut (Juglans Nigra). Claro walnut and English walnut have been favored for high end rifles and shotguns by many over the years. They are also used for guitars of various kinds and many other applications including fine furniture, boxes, and high quality turned items. Most of the supply originates in orchards as either production walnut trees (English grafted to the Claro roots) or wind row trees to slow the wind and show property lines (Claro without graft). Claro is a beautiful wood that is in high demand and short supply. Claro Walnut is dense but works and finishes well with the use of a grain sealer. These have all age for more than 5 years and have been surfaced on two sides but may have some planer skip on one face. Incredible gun stocks! Kiln dried to 9% average moisture content. Two checks that will cut off fall outside the template area.
This exceptional Walnut turning stock has incredible color, burl or figure. The wood is freshly cut, wax sealed as of October 2020, and contains residual moisture. This high quality woodturning stock is brimming with possibilities! Reward your lathe with a woodworking treat!
This outstanding Walnut lumber has incredible color and figure! Some boards may have a slight 1/16” to 1/8” bow or cup but most are perfectly flat. Vacuum kiln dried and surfaced on both sides, this wood is ideal for fine woodworking projects. This slab has some checks and splits present along the edges. There is a large check at the center.
This outstanding Walnut lumber has incredible color and figure! Some boards may have a slight 1/16” to 1/8” bow or cup but most are perfectly flat. Vacuum kiln dried and surfaced on both sides, this wood is ideal for fine woodworking projects. This slab has some checks and splits present along the edges. There is a large check at the center.
This outstanding Walnut lumber has incredible color and figure! Some boards may have a slight 1/16” to 1/8” bow or cup but most are perfectly flat. Vacuum kiln dried and surfaced on both sides, this wood is ideal for fine woodworking projects. This slab has some checks and splits present along the edges. There is a large check at the center.