Is Cherry Wood Harder Than Oak?

Hardness. On a scale of 1 to 10 -- with 10 the hardest -- oak ranks about a 9, just below maple and birch. Cherry is much softer, with a rank of about 6. This means that cherry is also lighter than oak and is easier to mill and cut with a table saw.

Is oak more durable than cherry?

Oak and Cherry are hardwoods and possess both strengths and weaknesses. Oak is sturdier, dense, and more durable and Cherry is less dense and supple.

Is Cherry considered a hard wood?

Cherry. Cherry is a hardwood with a fine, straight grain that ranges from reddish-brown to blond.