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List of hardwoods in order of hardness.
These ratings were calculated using the janka hardness test which measures the force needed to embed a 444 inch steel ball.
Wood hardness chart species alphabetical hardness species by hardness hardness mahogany honduran 800 padauk 1725 mahogany santos 2200 tabaccowood 1750 maple hard north american 1450 rosewood bolivian.
The following offers a brief comparison of american hardwoods softwoods and often misused tropical hardwoods and their appropriate applications.
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It measures the force needed to embed a steel ball halfway through a sample of wood.
This wood is everywhere chances are there s something made of this wood within a stone s throw of where you re sitting right now.
Here you ll find charts that break down the wood types by density hardness stiffness and strength.
Acacia 1 750 lbs amendoim ybarro 1 658 lbs andiroba 1 220 lbs angelim.
Each wood species is listed in alphabetical order with its corresponding number next to it.
These ratings were done using the janka hardness test.
This chart from alan s factory.
Red oak quercus rubra 1.
The janka scale of hardness.
Relative hardness of wood flooring species below are listed the relative hardness for numerous wood species used in flooring.
Each wood species is listed in alphabetical order in each chart with its corresponding related number next to each species.
Luckily there s a scale for these things.
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Wood hardness chart durability is a major factor to be considered when selecting a floor.
By eric meier the most common test for testing wood hardness is known as the janka hardness test.
For example the hardness of woods varies widely so certain hardwood species are not recommended for flooring because they are not hard enough to withstand heavy wear and tear.
It s used for cabinets furniture flooring trim doors and.