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How Janka Hardness Ratings Affect Woodworking: A Beginner’s Guide

Pile of different species of wood boards


When it comes to woodworking, the choice of wood species can greatly affect the final product’s durability, appearance, and cost. One way to measure wood hardness is through the Janka Hardness Test. The Janka Test (Janka Hardness Rating) is a measure of the resistance of a wood species to denting and wear. It’s named after Gabriel Janka, an Austrian wood researcher who developed the test in 1906. The test involves measuring

CPO Outlets: Dewalt 12V MAX XTREME Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Bandsaw With FREE Starter Kit – $152.99 (DCS375B)

Dewalt 12V MAX XTREME Compact Lithium-Ion Cordless Bandsaw

  • One-handed and overhead cutting with the integrated guard
  • Variable speed trigger for easy speed adjustment to match the material being cut
  • Integrated hang hook allows user to hang the saw to prevent damage to the front handle or base
  • Toolless blade change lever loosens blade tension for easy blade changes
  • Bright LED with 20 second delay illuminates dark work surfaces
  • On-board wrench for single point blade tracking adjustments
  • Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 12 volts, nominal voltage is 10.8
  • Applications: Cutting Strut, Cutting Conduit, Cutting Black Iron Pipe, Cutting Threaded Rod, Cutting Rebar, Cutting Angle Iron, Cutting Metal Studs

$152.99 with FREE starter kit

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Acme Tools: DeWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drill Driver & Impact Driver Combo Kit – $206.10 (DCK276E2)

DeWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drill Driver & Impact Driver Combo Kit

  • ENGINEERED FOR EFFICIENCY AND LONG RUNTIME: Both tools are powered by DEWALT® brushless motors
  • DCD778: ACCESS TIGHT WORKSPACES with lightweight, 8 in. front to back design
  • DCD778: COMFORTABLE GRIP provides balance and tool control
  • DCD778: BRIGHTEN DARK WORK AREAS using integrated LED work light with 20-second trigger release delay for visibility
  • DCD778: VERSATILE USE: Suitable for drilling into concrete block, wood, metal, and for fastening projects
  • DCBP034: 50% MORE POWER in a 25% more compact battery
  • DCBP034: DESIGNED TO RESIST WEAR-AND-TEAR: Durable, overmolded base provides impact resistance
  • DEWALT 20V MAX Hammer Drill/Driver & Impact Driver Combo Kit with POWERSTACK Compact Batteries

$206.10 with promo code POTUS

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