Tech Boards

Question 1

Manufactured boards

Answer 1

MDF
Chipboard
Polywood

Question 2

MDF full name

Answer 2

Medium Density Fibreboard

Question 3

MDF properties

Answer 3

Smooth surface
Can be worked and shaped easily
Fire and Water resistant

Question 4

MDF uses

Answer 4

Buildings
Furniture

Question 5

Chipboard properties

Answer 5

Cheap but not strong
Veneered with hardwood or plastic

Question 6

Chipboard uses

Answer 6

Cupboard backs
Shelving

Question 7

Plywood properties

Answer 7

Very strong for its weight And thickness
Appearance can be improved with a veneer of good quality wood

Question 8

Plywood uses

Answer 8

Construction
Boat building
Furniture making

Question 9

Softwood

Answer 9

Parana pine
Cedar

Question 10

Hardwood

Answer 10

Oak
Mahogany
Beech

Question 11

Parana pine properties

Answer 11

Hard
Almost knot free
Expensive

Question 12

Parana pine uses

Answer 12

Staircases
Doors
Built in furniture

Question 13

Cedar properties

Answer 13

Light weight
Smooth texture
Easy to cut
Rarely rots
Resistant to splitting and cracking

Question 14

Cedar uses

Answer 14

Patio furniture
Panels
Ceilings
Doors
Windows
Posts
Beams
Cupboards

Question 15

Oak properties

Answer 15

Heavy
Strong
Straight grain
Light brown
Rich

Question 16

Oak uses

Answer 16

Furniture
Staircases
Handrails

Question 17

Mahogany properties

Answer 17

Reddish brown
It machines and polishes well

Question 18

Mahogany uses

Answer 18

Cabinets
Furniture
Musical instruments
Doors
Exterior of boats/yachts

Question 19

Beech properties

Answer 19

Smooth texture
Hard and strong

Question 20

Beech uses

Answer 20

Mallets