Timber Flashcards
What is a hardwood?
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).
What is a softwood?
A wood that has been cut from a coniferous tree. They tend to grow faster, and so are generally softer to work than hardwood.
What are manufactured boards?
Boards that have been made by gluing together wood fibres or veneers.
Why must wood be cut and sawn across the grain?
Because it splits easily along the grain.
What should be considered when choosing what kind of wood to work with?
Grain pattern Colour Texture Workability Structural strength
What are the 5 qualities of beech?
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)
What are the uses of beech wood?
Toys and tool handles
What are the 4 qualities of oak?
Hardwood
Strong and light brown
Open grained
Hard but quite easy to work with
What can oak be used for?
Veneers, beams in buildings and high quality furniture.
What are the 5 qualities of ash?
Hardwood Open grained Easy to work with Pale cream, often stained black Can be laminated
What are the uses of ash?
Sports equipment, tools, furniture, ladders and veneers.
What are the 3 qualities of mahogany?
Hardwood
Dark reddish-brown
Easy to work with
What are the uses of mahogany?
Bars, indoor furniture, veneers and shop fittings.
What are the 4 qualities of teak?
Hardwood
Oily texture
Golden brown
Highly resistant to moisture
What are the uses of teak?
Outdoor furniture, boats and lab furniture and equipment.
What are the 5 qualities of Scotch pine (AKA Red Deal)?
Softwood Straight grained with knots Light colour Strong and easy to work with Inexpensive
What are the uses of Scotch pine (AKA Red Deal)?
DIY, construction and general joinery.
What are the 6 qualities of parana pine?
Softwood Straight grained Hard Strong and durable Expensive Yellow with red / brown streaks
What are the uses of parana pine?
High quality furniture and fittings such as stairs.
What are the 5 qualities of Western red cedar?
Softwood Lightweight and knot free Reddish brown Easy to work but weak and expensive Oily
What are the uses of Western red cedar?
Outdoor fittings such as fences
What are the 4 qualities of pitch pine?
Softwood
Pale yellow with a fine, even texture
Medium weight
Stiff and stable
What are the uses of pitch pine?
Furniture, church pews and veneers.
What are the 3 qualities of yew?
Softwood
Red brown with small hard knots
Very durable
