This claro walnut burl cookie is sourced from retired walnut orchards and features the dramatic swirling grain and natural character burl walnut is known for. Carefully kiln dried for stability, the slab has been surfaced using a Wood-Mizer SlabMizer to flatten and reveal the burl figure while preserving its organic edge.
Claro walnut (Juglans hindsii) is valued for its rich color, complex grain, and visual depth. Some burl slabs may include graft unions from English walnut (Juglans regia), a common practice in orchard-grown trees. These graft areas can introduce additional contrast and figure and are considered a natural and desirable characteristic.
Burl material naturally contains variation, movement, and character. Minor checks, voids, or inclusions may be present and are typical of this type of wood. While the slab has been surfaced flat, it will require additional sanding and finishing by the buyer to achieve a final surface.
Each piece is one of a kind in shape, grain, and coloration. The item shown is the exact slab being offered.
Details:
Species: Claro Walnut (Juglans hindsii)
Possible graft material: English Walnut (Juglans regia)
Source: Retired California walnut orchards
Cut: Cookie (cross-section)
Drying: Kiln dried
Surface: Surfaced with Wood-Mizer SlabMizer; sanding required
Edge: Natural
Condition: Ready for further sanding and finishing
