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Old 08-25-2008, 09:07 AM   #1
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Which type of wood is the hardest?


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http://www.sizes.com/units/janka.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janka_Wood_Hardness_Rating

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Skippy, good info. To the original poster - A better question may be 'what is the best wood for' . The hardest woods on that list may not be the best woods for a particular purpose. IPE is a very hard wood (top of list) and can be found relatively easily. Would I build kitchen cabinets out of it? No. Might I build a counter top out of it? Maybe. Would I use it for decking? Yes. Would I use it for stud walls? No.
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