1.1 Woods - hardwoods Flashcards
What is a hardwood
wood from a deciduous broad leaf tree
What are the 5 hardwoods on spec
Oak
Mahogany
Beech
Jelutong
Balsa
What are the properties of oak
hard,tough with attractive grain
good weather resistance
tanic acid - corrodes steel
What are the properties of mahogany
rich dark colour
interlocking grain hard to work with
What are the properties of beech
hard,tough close grained
steamed - white
unsteamed - pink
What are the properties of jelutong
fine texture, straight grain
easy to cut
can be brittle
What are the properties of balsa
off-white pinkish colour
straight grain low density
lightweight
What are the uses of oak
furniture, flooring
boat building
cladding
What are the uses of mahogany
indoor furniture, veneers
shop fittings cabinets
What are the uses of beech
chairs
chopping boards
tools
turned bowls
What are the uses of jelutong
patterns
mould making
wood carving
What are the uses of balsa
model making
surfboard cores
model structures
