Manufactured boards Flashcards
1
Q
MDF
A
compressed board combined with formaldehyde resin
carcinogenic resin
smooth so easy to finish
tools blunt easily
2
Q
Plywood
A
can be expensive
laminated layers of wood
very stiff
resists bending
chips easily
good strength to weight ratio
3
Q
Chipboard
A
large flakes glued together
cheap
not durable
impossible to work by hand
4
Q
Hardboard
A
low cost
compressed wood pulp
tough
flat pack furniture
