Man Knowledge Flashcards
What is an alloy?
A man made mixture of different metals.
What is a metal?
a naturally occurring element.
What is steel?
Steel is an alloy. It is a mixture of Iron and Carbon.
What is aluminum?
An alloy. Bauxite ore, mixed with silica and iron oxide.
What is the ore of a metal?
The part which is mined from the ground.
What is stainless steel?
(Non-rusting steel). Key ingredient is chrome, which forms a protective layer on the surface of the alloy.
What is the difference between hard wood and soft wood?
Deciduous (hard) vs coniferous (soft). There is a difference in the types of seeds that fall from a tree. If a seed has covering (fruit or shell) it is a hard wood. If a seed has no covering (like a pine cone) it is a soft wood. There is also the difference of needles vs leaves. In general, hard woods are more durable and soft woods tend to grow faster, longer, and straighter.
What is an acorn?
The “nut” that comes from an oak tree. AKA an oak nut.
Commonly used hardwood that is considered very tough?
Hickory, maple
Janka hardness test
The average amount of force it takes to embed half the diameter of a .44” ball of steel into a piece of wood.
Does all wood float?
No, but most does.
What is the best wood for tool handles and why?
Hickory, because of its strength and ability to absorb shock.
Benefits of soft woods
Grows longer, straighter, and quicker. It is more plentiful. It is used in the framing of a house.
What are all the doors in my house?
Panel doors. They are all solid wood.
What are the 3 different types of wooden doors?
Panel, Slab (solid or hollow), and Ledge (barn doors).
System for lifting and moving heavy things through a garage
I beam and trolley system.