1.1 Woods Flashcards

1
Q

Hardwoods

A

Deciduous
Longer to grow

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2
Q

Softwoods

A

Coniferous
Quicker growth
Cheaper

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3
Q

FSC

A

Forestry Stewardship Council.
Ensures sustainability

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4
Q

Name all the hardwoods

A

Oak
Mahogany
Beech
Jelutong
Basla

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5
Q

Name all the softwoods

A

Pine
Cedar
Larch
Redwood (Scots Pine)

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6
Q

Oak properties

A

Durable
Aesthetically pleasing
Strong

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7
Q

Oak Uses

A

High quality furniture
Construction

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8
Q

Oak disadvantages

A

Expensive
Heavy material

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9
Q

Mahogany properties

A

Works well
Durable
Finishes well

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10
Q

Mahogany uses

A

High quality furniture
Floorboards/veneers

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11
Q

Mahogany disadvantages

A

Prone to warping
Grain can be variable

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12
Q

Beech properties

A

Tough
Hard
Durable
Polishes well

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13
Q

Beech uses

A

Toys
Furniture
tools
Work benches

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14
Q

Beech disadvantages

A

Very hard to work
Prone to warping

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15
Q

Jelutong properties

A

Soft
Lightweight
Buoyant
Low density, high strength
Fine texture
Straight grain

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16
Q

Jelutong uses

A

Modelling

17
Q

Jelutong disadvantages

A

Little strength, hardness or toughness

18
Q

Balsa properties

A

Very soft
light
extremely buoyant
low density but high strength

19
Q

Balsa uses

A

Model making
Rafts

20
Q

Balsa disadvantages

A

Poor durability
Poor rot resistance

21
Q

Pine properties (Parana pine)

A

easy to work with
straight grain
few knots
strong
durable
smooth finish

22
Q

Pine uses

A

Construction
Furniture
Veneers

23
Q

Pine disadvantages

A

Prone to warping
Rots easily

24
Q

Cedar properties

A

Durable
Resistant to rot
Low density
High quality finish

25
Q

Cedar uses

A

Boat building
Carving
Marquetry
Furniture

26
Q

Cedar disadvantages

A

Easily damaged
Insects attack it

27
Q

Larch properties

A

Waterproof
Durable
Hard
Tough

28
Q

Larch uses

A

exterior cladding
fencing
sheds
flooring

29
Q

Larch disadvantages

A

prone to warping
Splits if not pre-drilled

30
Q

Redwood properties

A

Good strength to weight ratio
Durable
Easy to work with
Lightweight
Little shrinkage

31
Q

Redwood uses

A

Construction
Veneers
Furniture
Mouldings

32
Q

Redwood disadvantages

A

Can warp
Knotty