hardwoods Flashcards
1
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hardwoods
A
wood from a broad-leafed deciduous tree that generally grow slowly and lose their leaves in autumn
2
Q
oak
A
hard, tough, attractive grain, good weather
3
Q
ash
A
tough
4
Q
mahogany
A
can contain an interlocking grain- more difficult to work with, rich dark red colour
5
Q
teak
A
hard, tough, straight grain, natural oil resists moisture, acid and alkalis
6
Q
birch
A
hard, straight close grained, resists warping
7
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beech
A
tough, close grained, hard, available in steamed (white) or unsteamed (pink), does not impact taste to food
