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Timber Flashcards

1
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What is a hardwood?

A

A wood that has been cut from a deciduous tree. They are slow growing, which can make them harder with some notable exceptions (eg balsawood).

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What is a softwood?

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A wood that has been cut from a coniferous tree. They tend to grow faster, and so are generally softer to work than hardwood.

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What are manufactured boards?

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Boards that have been made by gluing together wood fibres or veneers.

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4
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Why must wood be cut and sawn across the grain?

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Because it splits easily along the grain.

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5
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What should be considered when choosing what kind of wood to work with?

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Grain pattern
Colour
Texture
Workability
Structural strength
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What are the 5 qualities of beech?

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Hardwood
Fine texture
Light colour
Hard but easy to work with
Can be steam bent (steam heated and then cramped around a former until cool)
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What are the uses of beech wood?

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Toys and tool handles

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What are the 4 qualities of oak?

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Hardwood
Strong and light brown
Open grained
Hard but quite easy to work with

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What can oak be used for?

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Veneers, beams in buildings and high quality furniture.

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What are the 5 qualities of ash?

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Hardwood
Open grained
Easy to work with
Pale cream, often stained black
Can be laminated
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What are the uses of ash?

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Sports equipment, tools, furniture, ladders and veneers.

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What are the 3 qualities of mahogany?

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Hardwood
Dark reddish-brown
Easy to work with

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What are the uses of mahogany?

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Bars, indoor furniture, veneers and shop fittings.

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What are the 4 qualities of teak?

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Hardwood
Oily texture
Golden brown
Highly resistant to moisture

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What are the uses of teak?

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Outdoor furniture, boats and lab furniture and equipment.

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What are the 5 qualities of Scotch pine (AKA Red Deal)?

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Softwood
Straight grained with knots
Light colour
Strong and easy to work with
Inexpensive
17
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What are the uses of Scotch pine (AKA Red Deal)?

A

DIY, construction and general joinery.

18
Q

What are the 6 qualities of parana pine?

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Softwood
Straight grained 
Hard
Strong and durable
Expensive
Yellow with red / brown streaks
19
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What are the uses of parana pine?

A

High quality furniture and fittings such as stairs.

20
Q

What are the 5 qualities of Western red cedar?

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Softwood
Lightweight and knot free
Reddish brown
Easy to work but weak and expensive
Oily
21
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What are the uses of Western red cedar?

A

Outdoor fittings such as fences

22
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What are the 4 qualities of pitch pine?

A

Softwood
Pale yellow with a fine, even texture
Medium weight
Stiff and stable

23
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What are the uses of pitch pine?

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Furniture, church pews and veneers.

24
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What are the 3 qualities of yew?

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Softwood
Red brown with small hard knots
Very durable

25
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What are the uses of yew?

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High quality furniture for bedrooms and kitchens.

26
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What are the 4 advantages of using manufactured board?

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Available in large sizes
Stable
Easy to work
Can be painted and polished for a high quality finish

27
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What are the 3 disadvantages of using manufactured board?

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Can be more expensive than solid wood
Not as attractive as solid wood
The edges need to be covered to hide the inside

28
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What are the 4 qualities of MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)?

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Smooth, even surface
Easily machined and painted and polished
Can be produced to be water or fire resistant
Often painted and polished for a high quality finish

29
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What are the uses of MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard)?

A

Furniture and interior panelling

30
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What are the 2 qualities of hardboard?

A

A cheap particle board

Can have a laminated surface

31
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What are the uses of hardboard?

A

Kitchen back panels

32
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What are the 2 qualities of chipboard?

A

Made of wood chips glued with urea formaldehyde

Can be veneered with attractive hardwood or plastic laminate

33
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What are the uses of chipboard?

A

Kitchen and bedroom furniture, as well as general DIY work and shelving.

34
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What are the 3 qualities of plywood?

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A strong board made of veneers or plies glued at 90 degrees to each other
Interior and exterior applications
WBP (water and boil proof) available for extreme conditions

35
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What are the uses of plywood?

A

Furniture making, boat building and exterior work.

36
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What are the 2 qualities of blockboard?

A

Similar to plywood, with a central layer made of timber

Used for heavier structures

37
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What are the uses of blockboard?

A

Furniture backs, shelving and worktops.

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