p1-timber stock forms

Question 1

Rough Sawn

Answer 1

-wood comes from seasoning

• has rough surfaces produced during initial conversion
• rough sawn wood will have nominal sizes rather than accurate finished sizes

cheapest stock form to buy

Question 2

PSE (planned square edge)

Answer 2

-wood has only one edge that is accurate rest are RS.

-planning removes 3mm from original size

Question 3

natural wood

Answer 3

-comes from trees only available at maximum width of tree

-natural wood planks need to be joined for desktops

• planks should be joined with the end grain going opposite direction to minimise distortion

Question 4

manufactured boards

Answer 4

-man-made
-produced in large sheets

1220mmx 2440mm

Question 5

mouldings

Answer 5

pre-made mouldings such as skirting boards

-wooden trims are readily available in standard lengths