Timber Manufacture Flashcards
What are soft boards made out from?
Coniferous trees
What are coniferous trees and what are their properties?
Trees that stay green all year round. They:
- Grow at a faster rate
- Tend to have needles instead of leaves
What are hard boards made from?
Deciduous trees
What are deciduous trees and what are their properties?
Trees that lose their green during winter. They:
- Grow at a much slower rate
- Tend to have leaves instead of needles
What are examples of softwoods and their properties?
- Pine: used in household furniture
- Cedar: used in outdoor furniture
What are examples of hardwoods and their properties?
Beech: hard wearing and strong
Oakwood: tough and durable, used in garden furniture
Mahogany: durable and easy to work with, used in pianos and furniture
Teak: strong, durable and resistant to moisture, used in boats
What is MDF?
A high quality manufactured board made from highly compressed wood fibres. It is smooth and stable, easy to cut through and is used in high quality furniture.
What is plywood?
A manufactured board with thin layers of wood glued together, making it very flat and strong. It is used in toys, interior doors and the bottom of drawers.