Nogal
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Botanical Name:
Juglans spp.
Family:
Juglandaceae
Other Names:
Peruvian Walnut, Tropical Walnut
Tree Height:
30-60 ft
Tree Diameter:
2-3 ft
Weight at 12% moisture content:
37 lbs./ft.3
Growing Regions:
Southern Mexico, Central and South America
General Characteristics:
Nogal stands out against other temperate walnut species, with a deep chocolate brown color, and sometimes a purplish hue. Nogal may also contain streaks of lighter wood mixed throughout the heartwood, sometimes leading to a high degree of waste. Nogal’s grain is usually straight (but can be irregular), and features a medium to coarse texture and good natural luster.
Uses:
Furniture, cabinetry, veneers, flooring, musical instruments, and interior trim
Working Properties:
Nogal is typically easy to work, provided the grain is straight and regular. Planer tearout can sometimes be a problem when surfacing pieces with irregular or figured grain. Nogal also glues, stains and finished well.
Suitable Substitutes:
None Mentioned.
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