hard woods Flashcards
1
Q
oak
A
good weather res
hard and tough
attractive grain
used in indoor furniture
2
Q
ash
A
tough
attractive open grain
used in sports goods and handles
3
Q
mahogany
A
hard to work with because of interlocking grain
rich dark red
used in indoor furniture
4
Q
teak
A
hard and tough
straight grain
natural oils resist moisture
used in outdoor furniture
5
Q
birch
A
hard
closed straight grain
res to warpage
used in furniture and indoor panelling
6
Q
beech
A
tough and hard
close grain
used in chairs and chopping boards
