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Relative Hardness of Wood Species

Janka Ball Test

Douglas Fir, Southern Yellow Pine (Loblolly & Shortleaf), Southern Yellow Pine (Longleaf), Black Cherry, Teak, Black Walnut, Heart Pine, Yellow Birch, Red Oak (Northern), American Beech, Bamboo, Ash, White Oak, Australian Cypress, Hard Maple, Wenge, African Padauk, Hickory, Pecan, Purpleheart, Jarrah, Merbau, Santos Mahogany, Mesquite, Brazilian Cherry - Relative Hardness of Wood Species

Other factors influence hardness and durability like whether the wood remains natural or is it acrylic impregnated.  Also, the type of finish plays a part.

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