Global Hardwood Technical Database

The Professional Maker’s Hardwood Reference

Choosing the right hardwood isn't just about the figure; it’s about understanding how that timber will behave under a chisel or over ten years of seasonal movement. Whether you are calculating the structural load of a dining table or determining if a species is "ring-porous" enough for a specific finish, technical data is your best friend.

Our Global Hardwood Database provides the granular details that matter: Janka Hardness for durability, Density for weight calculations, and Scientific Names to ensure you're actually buying what the lumber yard says you are.

Pro Tip: If you're at the lumber yard and need these specs instantly, you can access our full species library through the Bad Owl Tool web app—it’s the ultimate digital pocket guide for woodworkers.