Maunfactured Woods Flashcards
1
Q
Cost of plywood
A
Medium
2
Q
Cost of MDF
A
Medium
3
Q
Cost of chipboard
A
Low
4
Q
Properties of plywood
A
Strong in all directions
Quite stable but can warp
Water proof ply is available
5
Q
Uses of play wood
A
Tabletops
Worktop doors front
Drawer bottoms
Small boats (waterproof play)
6
Q
Properties of MDF
A
Does not warp
Cuts and planes well without splitting
Needs a finish
7
Q
Uses of MDF
A
Table tops
Worktops
Veneered furniture
Clock cases
8
Q
Properties of chipboard
A
Heavy
Can warp easily
Joining pieces together is not easy
Needs a finish
9
Q
Uses of chipboard
A
Cheap plastic coated furniture
Roofing boards
Partitions
