Wood -

Let me try and help

The hardness of wood is determined much like metal is tested for RHC only it is called the Janka Rating (Not Jenga, LOl)

I try and not use woods that are below 2000 unless I am able to either use a CA finish or a Liner for strength or both


To give you an idea of many favorite woods

Gaboon Ebony = 3080
Amboyna Burl = 1260
Lignum Vitae = 4380 (the best waterproof woods in the world)
Cocobolo = 2960
Olivewood = 2690

This gives you some idea

If you go to this page on Bell Forest you can see the ratings on all their woods


I am not finding an actual Janka Rating for Bog Oak but most oaks are below 1500, I have used Bog Oak only a couple of times, I found it rather temperamental and I had to Skim Coat it to get a good final sanding on the scales for final finishing


I hope this helps you a bit