Hi I've woodworker for over 30 years and full time for the last 3. I've have bought my share of commercial walnut over those years I have been a wood turner for the past 2 years. It that time I have purchased walnut from the local loggers and sawyers in the area ( Eastern Ontario Canada) My " Trees of Canada" by Farrar book puts Walnut as growing mainly is southern Ontario 400km from where I am. The walnut I get locally is beautiful. In a turning I get get shades of brown, pink and even a green. My logs have come from different woodlots and different sizes. I have never seen such a range of colors in the commercial lumber. My question; is the commercial process of kiln drying or even steaming the cause. Could it be just a regional difference in soils, weather, and seasons. I know the commercial lumber is brought up from the U.S. And yes I am positive it is Black Walnut
Thanks in advance
Peter