| Hardwood can be ranked by hardness tests, stability (expansion-contraction) and, of course, price. In the chart below, low numbers indicate harder wood, more stability and lower cost. |
| Species | Hardness Rank | Stability Rank | Cost Multiplier |
| White Oak | 12 | 5 | 1X |
| Red Oak | 15 | 4 | 1.30X |
| Maple | 10 | 6 | 1.50X |
| Brazilian Cherry | 1 | 9 | 1.75X |
| Birch | 16 | 7 | 1.30X |
| Douglas Fir | 23 | 12 | 1.75X |
| Ash | 13 | 10 | 1.50X |
| Beech | 14 | 1 | 1.50X |
| Source: NWFA PUB. NO. A200
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