Hard woods and Soft Woods Flashcards
1
Q
What are some hard woods?
A
Oak,beech, ash,mahogany
2
Q
What are some soft woods?
A
Pine,spruce
3
Q
What process can be used to bend wood?
A
Steam bending
4
Q
Where are hard woods most commonly used?
A
Furniture,tool handles,doors,veneers
5
Q
Where are soft woods most commonly used?
A
Furniture,model making,veneers.
6
Q
What finishes can be used on certain woods?
A
Varnish,stain,dye,wax,Wood Preserver,Oil
7
Q
What is slab sawn?
A
Where a tree is cut into slabs -this is more prone to warping however.
8
Q
What is Quater sawn?
A
Used to prevent warping
9
Q
Characteristics of hard wood?
A
- Tough
- Strong(due to close grain)
- aesthetically pleasing surface.
10
Q
Characteristics of soft wood?
A
- Easy to work with
- Matures much faster
- Soft
- Cheaper to buy.
