Specific trees

Question 1

What is the type, properties and use of Scots Pine

Answer 1

Scots pine is a softwood and easy to work with, cheap and straight grain, can be knotty. It is used for construction, window frames and furniture.

Question 2

What is the type, properties and use of Western Red Cedar

Answer 2

Western Red Cedar is a soft wood that is very resistant to weather and decay. It has a reddish brown colour and has a close straight grain, also easy to work with. It is used for interior joinery and furniture.

Question 3

What is the type, properties and use of Parana Pine

Answer 3

Parana Pine is a softwood and has a distinctive, open straight grain it has a few knots and is strong and durable. It is used for internal joinery and staircases.

Question 4

What is the type, properties and use of Jelutong

Answer 4

Jelutong is a hardwood and has a close grain, pale colour, medium hardness and toughness and is easy to work with. It is used for pattern making.

Question 5

What is the type, properties and use of Beech

Answer 5

Beech is a hardwood and is hard, strong, closed grain. It is light brown with brown flecks, prone to warp and slip. Difficult to work with. It is used for Furniture, Children’s toys and tool handles.

Question 6

What is the type, properties and use of Mahogany

Answer 6

Mahogany is a hardwood and is strong, durable, deep reddish colour, fairly easy to work with but can have interlocking grain. It is used for Good quality furniture, panelling, veneer

Question 7

What is the type, properties and use of Oak

Answer 7

Oak is a hardwood and is hard, tough, durable, open grain. Can be finished to a high standard. It is used for Timber framed buildings, flooring.

Question 8

What is the type, properties and use of Balsa

Answer 8

Balsa is a hardwood and is very lightweight, soft and easy to work with. Pale colour and not very durable. It is used for Model making, floats and rafts