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1.1 Woods Flashcards

1
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Hardwoods

A

Deciduous
Longer to grow

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2
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Softwoods

A

Coniferous
Quicker growth
Cheaper

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3
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FSC

A

Forestry Stewardship Council.
Ensures sustainability

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4
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Name all the hardwoods

A

Oak
Mahogany
Beech
Jelutong
Basla

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5
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Name all the softwoods

A

Pine
Cedar
Larch
Redwood (Scots Pine)

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6
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Oak properties

A

Durable
Aesthetically pleasing
Strong

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7
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Oak Uses

A

High quality furniture
Construction

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8
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Oak disadvantages

A

Expensive
Heavy material

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9
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Mahogany properties

A

Works well
Durable
Finishes well

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10
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Mahogany uses

A

High quality furniture
Floorboards/veneers

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11
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Mahogany disadvantages

A

Prone to warping
Grain can be variable

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12
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Beech properties

A

Tough
Hard
Durable
Polishes well

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13
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Beech uses

A

Toys
Furniture
tools
Work benches

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14
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Beech disadvantages

A

Very hard to work
Prone to warping

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15
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Jelutong properties

A

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

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16
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Jelutong uses

A

Modelling

17
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Jelutong disadvantages

A

Little strength, hardness or toughness

18
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Balsa properties

A

Very soft
light
extremely buoyant
low density but high strength

19
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Balsa uses

A

Model making
Rafts

20
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Balsa disadvantages

A

Poor durability
Poor rot resistance

21
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Pine properties (Parana pine)

A

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

22
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Pine uses

A

Construction
Furniture
Veneers

23
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Pine disadvantages

A

Prone to warping
Rots easily

24
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Cedar properties

A

Durable
Resistant to rot
Low density
High quality finish

25
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Cedar uses

A

Boat building
Carving
Marquetry
Furniture

26
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Cedar disadvantages

A

Easily damaged
Insects attack it

27
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Larch properties

A

Waterproof
Durable
Hard
Tough

28
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Larch uses

A

exterior cladding
fencing
sheds
flooring

29
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Larch disadvantages

A

prone to warping
Splits if not pre-drilled

30
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Redwood properties

A

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

31
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Redwood uses

A

Construction
Veneers
Furniture
Mouldings

32
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Redwood disadvantages

A

Can warp
Knotty

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