timbers Flashcards
name some properties of Beechwood
hard ,tough ,closed straight grain ,expensive
name some physical properties of oak wood
very strong, heavy, durable
name some properties of mahogany
hard, strong, easy to work with, resistant to rot
name some properties of balsa
light, soft, great strength to weight ratio
what is beech wood used for?
flooring, furniture and tool handles
what is oak used for?
flooring, furniture, barrels
what is mahogany used for?
flooring ,fine furniture ,instruments
what is balsa used for?
surfboards construction and aircraft models
what are the properties of cedar?
durable, resistant to weather
what are the properties of Larch?
strong, easy to work with, resistant to rock
what are the properties of spruce?
good strength to weight ratio can contain small knots
what’s in some uses for Cedar?
outdoor furniture and fencing
what are some uses for Larch?
decking and fencing
what are some uses for spruce?
construction, stringed musical instruments
where does hardwood come from?
broadleaf deciduous trees
where does softwood come from?
coniferous trees that have long needle-like leaves
what are some properties of hardwood?
generally slow-growing and more expensive
what are some properties of softwoods?
quick growing and cheaper
How are planks made?
After being felled, tree trunks are stripped of their bark and cut into unsanle planks in a sawmill, where they become timber
What are PAR planks?
They are planned for a smooth finish and are therefore more sustainable for use where a quality finish is required
