Hardwood Flashcards
1
Q
What are the properties of Oak?
A
Hard, tough, heavy finishes well, open grain
2
Q
What is Oak used for?
A
Garden furniture, doors, floors, high end furniture
3
Q
What are the properties of mahogany?
A
Easy to work with, polishes well, has interlocking grain making it hard to work with
4
Q
What is mahogany used for?
A
Furniture, shop fittings, doors
5
Q
What are the properties of Elm?
A
Tough, durable, flexible, water resistant. Can be difficult to work with due to its cross-grain
6
Q
What is Elm used for?
A
Furniture
7
Q
What are the properties of beech?
A
Very tough, hard, straight and close grained. Polishes well.
8
Q
What is Beech used for?
A
Toys, furniture, wooden tools
