Unrivaled Durability: Purple heart wood is exceptionally durable, with a Janka hardness rating of 1820 pounds-force (lbf). This makes it more than twice as hard as oak and highly resistant to wear and ...
glues the pieces together and coats the wood surface with a transparent epoxy cloth. It takes three months. For Mitch Friedman, creating a kayak is a three-month process. Credit: Mitch Friedman ...