BUTTERNUT

Butternut is a close kin to Black Walnut, in fact it is occasionally referred to by its nickname, White Walnut. Butternut’s wood is considerably lighter in color than its Walnut cousin. It is also relatively soft and light weight. Butternut is noted to be a highly workable wood, both with hand and machine tools. It also accepts glues and finishes well. Care has to be taken to avoid the fuzzy surfaces that can develop with such a soft wood. Sharp cutters and fine-grit sandpaper typically does the trick!

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