Hard Woods Flashcards
1
Q
Name the properties and uses of mahagony
A
Properties: expensive, decorative dark wood, imported, strong, medium weight timber
Uses: furniture, doors, window frames and stair cases.
2
Q
What are the properties and uses for beech
A
Close grained hardwood, not prone to splitting, non-toxic and no taste or odour.
Children’s toys, kitchen utensils, bread boards, rolling pins and wooden spoons.
3
Q
What are four hardwoods?
A
Mahogany
Beech
Ash
Oak
4
Q
What are the properties and uses for ash?
A
Good resistance to shock
Stable timber
Creamy light brown
Hockey sticks
Cricket stumps
Hammershafts
Garden tool handles.
5
Q
What are the uses and properties of oak?
A
When a fresh planned oak Beige brown
Turns into a rich deep brown.
Strong durable timber
Kitchen units furniture staircases
