It undergoes large shrinkage during seasoning. The rays are more pronounced and longer than in red oak. Tulipwood is moderately light in weight, moderately stiff, but moderately low in shock resistance, bending and compressive strength. It has moderately large shrinkage when dried, but is not difficult to season and remains stable afterwards. It has a little tendency to split when nailed and takes and holds paint, enamel and stain exceptionally well.
Black walnut is moderately heavy, hard, strong, stiff, and has good shock resistance properties.
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