Timber Flashcards
1
Q
Three types of timber
A
Decidious (hardwood)
Coniferous (softwood)
Manufactured timber
2
Q
Hardwood
A
- Drop leaves in winter
- Expensive
- Hard
3
Q
Softwood
A
-Have leaves at winter
-Cheap
-Soft
4
Q
Hardwood types
A
-Ash
-Beech
-Mahogany
-Balsa
-Oak
5
Q
Ash property
A
Flexible
tough
shock resistant
laminate well
Colour- pale brown
6
Q
Ash use
A
sports equipment
tool handle
7
Q
Beech property
A
Fine
tough
durable
Colour- beige with pink hue
8
Q
Beech use
A
Toy
Model
Furniture
Veneer
9
Q
Mahogany property
A
Easily work
Durable
Finish well
Colour- Red brown
10
Q
Mahogany use
A
Expensive furniture
Joinery
Veneer
11
Q
Balsa property
A
Soft
Spongy
Good strength
Colour- Pale
12
Q
Balsa use
A
Prototype
Modelling
13
Q
Oak property
A
Tough
Hard
Durable
Colour- light brown
14
Q
Oak use
A
Flooring
Furniture
Train sleeper
Veneer
15
Q
Softwood types
A
Pine
Larch
Spruce
