Cherry Wood Hardness Scale. Exotic wood maple hard species hardness lumber blanks turning. American black cherry tree (prunus serotina). The janka hardness scale is a quick way to tell how dense and durable the wood is going to be once you install it in your home.
When you think of the hardest wood you know, does the 'mighty' oak come to mind?
While very hard and durable, in reality, oak ranks as the fourth hardest of the north american hardwoods. Relative hardness table for domestic and imported woods. Light pink to rich reddish brown. Brazilian cherry, with a rating of 2350, is nearly twice as hard. Hardness is reported according to the janka hardness scale, which measures the amount of pressure required to cherry is another 5% or so softer than walnut. It is also a good indicator of how hard a species is to saw, nail, or machine. This is more complex than what it may seem. For the woodworker it will be a good indicator on the difficulty of sawing and nailing.