Hardwoods Flashcards
1
Q
Give examples of Hardwoods?
A
- Oak
- Mahogany
- Beech
- Balsa
- Jelutong
- Birch
- Ash
2
Q
What hardwoods are found in European forests?
A
- Oak
- Beech
- Birch
- Ash
3
Q
What hardwoods are found in the Amazonian rainforests?
A
Mahogany
4
Q
What hardwoods are found in Central and South American forests?
A
Balsa
5
Q
What hardwoods are found in Asian forests?
A
Jelutong
6
Q
What are the properties of Oak?
A
- Hard
- Tough
- Strong
- Durable
7
Q
What are the aesthetics of Oak?
A
- Attractive light, open grain containing few knots
- Can be finished to a high standard
8
Q
What are the common uses of Oak?
A
- Buildings and houses
- High-quality furniture
- Wine and Whisky barrels
9
Q
What are the disadvantages of Oak?
A
- Expensive
- Harder to work with than some woods
- Corrodes iron and steel
10
Q
What are the properties of Mahogany?
A
- Strong
- Durable
11
Q
What are the aesthetics of Mahogany?
A
- Deep reddish colour
- Few knots
- Attractive finish
12
Q
What are the common uses of Mahogany?
A
- High-quality furniture
- Jewelry boxes
- Window frames
13
Q
What are the disadvantages of Mahogany
A
- Expensive
- Oils in Mahogany can give people skin rashes and even cause breathing problems
14
Q
What are the properties of Beech?
A
- Hard
- Strong
- Does not crack or splinter easily
15
Q
What are the aesthetics of Beech?
A
- Closed grain
- Light brown colour with distinctive flecks of Brown
- Very few knots
