Chapter 5- Timber

Question 1

What are the 2 types of timber finishes?

Answer 1

• Rough sawn :has not been planes so rough to touch

- Plan all round ( PAR): Smooth finish, varnish or paint can be applied

Question 2

What is seasoning?

Answer 2

• Once timber has been converted into a workable form it’s seasoned to reduce moisture content
• Air drying + kiln are 2 methods of seasoning
• Kiln drying kills bacteria

Question 3

What are the 2 main processes used to make manufactured boards?

Answer 3

• Lamination

- Compression

Question 4

What Is veneer?

Answer 4

Some manufactured boards are covered in a thin slice of natural timber called veneer. They are taken from a trunk of a trees d are bonded to the surface of a cheaper material

Question 5

What are the advantages of using manufactured boards?

Answer 5

• Smooth finish which require very little preparation
• Makes use of low grade, recycled material
• Available in large sheets
• No knots or resin pockets

Question 6

What are the disadvantages of using manufactured boards?

Answer 6

• Tools can be blunt easily
• Edges can be hard to finish
• Most boards are prone to absorb moisture if not treated

Question 7

Blackboard

Answer 7

• Manufactured board
• Stable, tough
• Used for furniture

Question 8

Hardboard

Answer 8

• Manufactured board
• Brown, smooth one side rough the other
• Flexible in large sheets
• Used for picture frame backings

Question 9

Oriented strand board / sterling board (OSB)

Answer 9

• Manufactured board
• Pale brown
• Ridgid
• Used for exterior + interior house building

Question 10

Redwood

Answer 10

• Softwood
• Pinkish brown
• Outdoor furniture

Question 11

Cedar

Answer 11

• Softwood
• Very aromatic
• Easy to work
• Roof shingles

Question 12

Is wood considered a sustainable product?

Answer 12

Yes

Question 13

What are mouldings?

Answer 13

Specially shaped sections of wood

Question 14

What are dowel rods?

Answer 14

Circular sections of timber, used as a joint

Question 15

What are the common types of nails + pins?

Answer 15

• Round wire nail
• Panel pin
• Clout mail
• Oval wire mail
• Tack
• Lost head nail

Question 16

What are hinges used for?

Answer 16

Attaching anything that opens and co,Ed together

Question 17

What are the common types of hinges?

Answer 17

• Butt hinges
• Flush hinge
• Butterfly hinge
• Piano hinge
• Concealed hinge
• Tee hinge

Question 18

What are the common types of drill bits?

Answer 18

• Wood drill bit
• Twist drill bit
• Countersink bit
• Hole saw
• Flat bit
• Forster bit

Question 19

What are the 3 main saws?

Answer 19

• Tenon saw
• Coping saw
• Rip saw/ cross cut saw

Question 20

What are some wasting tools?

Answer 20

• Smoothing plane

- Chisel

Question 21

What are some abrading tools?

Answer 21

• Rasp
• Surform
• Sanding

Question 22

What are the different kinds of wood joints?

Answer 22

• Butt joint
• Dowelled joint
• Mitre joint
• Housing joint
• Mortise and tenon joint

Question 23

What are the advantages of flat pack furniture?

Answer 23

• Low cost compared to traditional furniture
• Easy to assemble with limited tools + experience
• Can be disassembled
• A large choice of styles + finishes

Question 24

What are the disadvantages of flat pack furniture?

Answer 24

• Not as robust as traditional furniture
• Prone to damage by moisture
• Can chip and break more easily

Question 25

What is quality control?

Answer 25

Checking that a product is being produced correctly+ ensures dimension accuracy is consistent or that the product is safe to use

Question 26

What are the reasons for applying a finish to the wood?

Answer 26

• Aesthetics: give it sheen, shine + enhance natural timber

- Protection: waterproof, easy to clean

Question 27

What does t’analysons wood do?

Answer 27

Protects timber from fungal + insect attack

Question 28

What are the common protection and finishes for wood?

Answer 28

• Wood preservatives
• Varnish
• Oil
• Paint
• Stain
• Wax