Black Walnut Purchase, what to do next

[Kurt Konrath]

Well on local sales forum I saw a person listing black walnut for sale, asked what a small piece would cost.

They replied $35 for a small 1" section.

So I picked it up today and what I got was 6' x 18" x 1" dried slab of black walnut.

So what should I do next to store and make it usable in the future when needed to dress up a project.

 

[Dave Stevens (Lumberyard)]

if this is air seasoned if you can keep it indoors. you really do not have to do anything special with the slab once dry it stays pretty stable

 

[Kurt Konrath]

Thanks for the information.

One thing I am considering is cutting it to lengths of 36" and stacking sections to have room and then I can cut one section up for use later as needed.

 

[JClark]

If you cut it I would suggest sealing the newly exposed end grain.

 

[Kurt Konrath]

What do you seal end grains with?

 

[J Merton]

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[Uwek]

Well on local sales forum I saw a person listing black walnut for sale, asked what a small piece would cost.

They replied $35 for a small 1" section.

So I picked it up today and what I got was 6' x 18" x 1" dried slab of black walnut.

So what should I do next to store and make it usable in the future when needed to dress up a project.

Hallo @Kurt Konrath
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

[dockattner]

Hallo @Kurt Konrath
we wish you all the BEST and a HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Happy Birthday Kurt!

 

[Philski]

Well on local sales forum I saw a person listing black walnut for sale, asked what a small piece would cost.

They replied $35 for a small 1" section.

So I picked it up today and what I got was 6' x 18" x 1" dried slab of black walnut.

So what should I do next to store and make it usable in the future when needed to dress up a project.

Move the piece into your shop and let it acclimate for awhile before you mill it. Months even...