Stock Forms Of Timber Flashcards
1
Q
Sizing spec.
for planks/boards and rods / dowels
A
Planks / boards:
Length x width x thickness
Rods / dowels:
Length x diameter
2
Q
Manufactured boards sizes
Thickness
A
Start at 3mm and 4mm 6mm 9mm 12mm Etc (rise in 3mm)
3
Q
Single veneer thicknesses
A
Vary from:
0.4mm to 4.5mm
Commonly:
1.5mm thick
4
Q
Manufactured board full sized sheet size
A
2440mm long by 1220mm wide
Commonly available in half and quarter sheets and frequently smaller many stores offer cutting service
5
Q
Plank widths
A
Increase in 25mm stages
Common size: rough sawn version
50mm x 25mm
Common size: PAR
45mm x 20mm
PAR:
Always 2-3mm less per side than rough sawn
6
Q
Plank lengths
A
Often bought by the metre
Common lengths: 1.2m 1.5m 1.8m 2.4m 3m 3.6m
Normally increasing by maximum of 4.8m
