{"title":"Butternut (White Walnut) Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eLight, warm, and beautifully grained, butternut is a soft hardwood cherished by carvers, furniture makers, and artisans for its easy workability and inviting appearance. We offer premium butternut lumber ideal for carving, cabinetry, millwork, and rustic-style furniture projects. Often called “white walnut” due to its resemblance to black walnut, butternut features a pale golden-brown hue with a straight, coarse grain that takes stain and finishes well. Its lightweight nature and softness make it especially popular among hand carvers and those working on intricate detail or low-relief designs. As a proudly Canadian company, Windsor Plywood specializes in sourcing unique and hard-to-find wood species. Whether you're crafting a custom piece or adding character to a space, butternut provides a naturally warm, approachable option that’s as easy to shape as it is beautiful to behold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"butternut-hardwood-lumber","title":"Butternut Hardwood Lumber","description":"\u003cp\u003eButternut -- also called White Walnut -- is a soft, lightweight hardwood that carves almost as easily as basswood but with more visible grain character. Increasingly scarce due to butternut canker disease -- one of Canada's rarest native hardwoods. Available at Windsor Plywood locations across Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButternut -- Pale brown to light tan -- similar to walnut but much lighter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStraight, coarse open texture grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJanka hardness: 490 lbf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKiln-dried -- confirm surfacing options at your local branch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eButternut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eNorth America\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eJanka Hardness\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003e490 lbf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003ePale brown to light tan -- similar to walnut but much lighter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eGrain\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eStraight, coarse open texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eDrying\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eKiln-dried\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left;padding:8px 12px;background:#f5f5f5;width:40%;\"\u003eAvailability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;\"\u003eIn-store -- confirm sizes and surfacing options\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCommon Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eButternut is used for carving, relief work, furniture, cabinetry, and panelling. Confirm available sizes and stock at your local Windsor Plywood location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePro Tips\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eButternut is becoming increasingly scarce. Appreciate it as a special-occasion wood. One of the best carving woods where you want both workability and attractive grain under clear finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcclimate lumber in your workspace for 48-72 hours before milling to allow the wood to adjust to ambient temperature and humidity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs butternut related to walnut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Butternut (Juglans cinerea) and Black Walnut (Juglans nigra) are in the same genus. Butternut is lighter in colour, softer, and significantly easier to carve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Windsor Plywood","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50093140574506,"sku":"","price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/files\/butternut-lumber_2.jpg?v=1746213520"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/8622\/9546\/collections\/butternut-lumber_2.jpg?v=1746294963","url":"https:\/\/www.windsorplywood.ca\/collections\/butternut\/hardwood.oembed","provider":"Windsor Plywood","version":"1.0","type":"link"}