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timbers Flashcards

1
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name some properties of Beechwood

A

hard ,tough ,closed straight grain ,expensive

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2
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name some physical properties of oak wood

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very strong, heavy, durable

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name some properties of mahogany

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hard, strong, easy to work with, resistant to rot

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name some properties of balsa

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light, soft, great strength to weight ratio

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5
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what is beech wood used for?

A

flooring, furniture and tool handles

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what is oak used for?

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flooring, furniture, barrels

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what is mahogany used for?

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flooring ,fine furniture ,instruments

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what is balsa used for?

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surfboards construction and aircraft models

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what are the properties of cedar?

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durable, resistant to weather

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what are the properties of Larch?

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strong, easy to work with, resistant to rock

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what are the properties of spruce?

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good strength to weight ratio can contain small knots

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12
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what’s in some uses for Cedar?

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outdoor furniture and fencing

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13
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what are some uses for Larch?

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decking and fencing

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14
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what are some uses for spruce?

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construction, stringed musical instruments

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15
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where does hardwood come from?

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broadleaf deciduous trees

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16
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where does softwood come from?

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coniferous trees that have long needle-like leaves

17
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what are some properties of hardwood?

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generally slow-growing and more expensive

18
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what are some properties of softwoods?

A

quick growing and cheaper

19
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How are planks made?

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After being felled, tree trunks are stripped of their bark and cut into unsanle planks in a sawmill, where they become timber

20
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What are PAR planks?

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They are planned for a smooth finish and are therefore more sustainable for use where a quality finish is required

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