dt Flashcards
softwood
wood from a coniferous tree, is sustainable and better for exteriors
coniferous
woody evergreens that has cones and needs rather than leaves
grain
lines and curves on the wood
plywood
contains of sheets of wood stuck together,very strong and durable
tenon saw
used to cut wood materials to the desired length
coping saw
can cut curves in wood and can be used to remove waste material
Try square
To mark out the finger joint and make sure your lines are suitable
Steel ruler
To measure the lines for eg finger joint
Finger joint/comb joint
A wood join used to put pieces of wood together at the edge
Flat file
Used for smoothing out wood or metal and it has some small sharp teeth on its surfaces
Square file
Used for many tasks, but on all four sides sanding
Larch
is durable and the high sap content gives it god water resistance and is used for exterior building and flooring with boats framing and railway tiles
Pine
in lightweight and easy to form and is used for construction and decking
Spruce
takes stain colour well and is used for packaging and fencing
Cedar
is durable and light in weight with ability to accept stains and cedar is mainly used for canoes