Timber Uses Flashcards
To learn the uses of different timbers
1
Q
What are the common applications of beech wood?
A
- Flooring
- Furniture
- Tool handles
2
Q
What are the common applications of oak wood?
A
- Flooring
- Furniture
- Barrels
3
Q
What are the common applications of mahogany wood?
A
- Flooring
- Fine furniture
- Instruments
4
Q
What are the common applications of balsa wood?
A
- Surfboards
* Construction & aircraft models
5
Q
What are the common applications of cedar wood?
A
- Outdoor furniture
- Cupboards
- Fencing
6
Q
What are the common applications of Scots pine?
A
- Furniture
- Construction
- Door frames
7
Q
What are the common applications of larch wood?
A
- Decking
- Cladding
- Fencing
8
Q
What are the common applications of spruce wood?
A
- Construction
* Stringed musical instruments
9
Q
What are the common applications of MDF?
A
- Flat-pack furniture
- Kitchen units
- Interior panelling
10
Q
What are the common applications of plywood?
A
- Construction (roof and cladding)
- Furniture
- Used in boats
11
Q
What are the common applications of chipboard?
A
- Low-cost furniture
- Kitchen worktops
- Shelving