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Properties of coniferous/softwood tree?

A

Grow in cooler climates,
softer and easy to work with
cone-bearing trees, grow tall
loser grain structure
Often a building material
Grow faster than hardwoods

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Properties of deciduous/hardwood trees?

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Are usually quite hard
Grow in temperate climates
Seeds are enclosed in fruit
Slower growing trees (100 years)
Tighter grain
Very expensive
Mostly Found in Tropical or subtropical countries

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Types of Coniferous trees?

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Larch
Pine
Spruce
Redwood

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Types of deciduous trees?

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Ash
Beech
Mahogany
Oak
Balsa

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Properties of manufactured boards?

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Many thicknesses
Inexpensive
Covered with a thin layer of real wood called veneer
Made from waste wood
Large sheets of consistant quantity

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Types of manufactured boards?

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MDF (medium density fibre)
Plywood
Chipboard

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What is conversion?

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The process of cutting tree trunks into plants in a sawmill where they become timber

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What is seasoning?

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The process of drying the planks out either using a Kiln to heat it up or leave it out naturally

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What are the two types of seasoning?

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Air seasoning
Kiln seasoning

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Physical Properties of Ash?

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Pale coloured, narrow grain

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Physical Properties of Beech?

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Slight pink tint, close grain

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Physical properties of mahogany?

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Dark-reddish colour, very close grain

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Physical properties of oak?

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Moderate-brown colour with unique and attractive grain markings

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Physical properties of Balsa?

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Pale and wide-spaced grain due to it being a fast-growing hardwood

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Physical properties of Larch?

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Pale coloured with a contrasting darker grain, knotty

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Physical properties of Pine?

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Pale coloured with aesthetically pleasing grain

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Physical properties of Spruce?

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Pale cream with an even grain

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18
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Common uses of Ash?

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Sports equipment, ladders

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Common uses of Beech?

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Furniture, children’s toys, workshop tool handles and bench tops

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Common uses of Mahogany?

A

Good quality furniture, panelling and veneers

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Common uses of oak?

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Timber framed buildings, high quality furniture, flooring

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Common uses of Balsa?

A

Model making, floats and rafts

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Common uses of spruce?

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Fencing, fence posts, cladding and decking

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Common uses of pine?

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Interior joinery and furniture, window frames

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Common uses of spruce?

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Bedroom furniture, stringed musical instruments

26
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Physical properties of Medium-density fibreboard?

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Smooth, light brown, can be veneered

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Physical properties of Plywood?

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Odd number of layers of veneer glued at 90 degree angles for strength, aesthetically pleasing outer layer

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Physical properties of Chipboard?

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Compacted wood chips, laminated with a variety of coverings, end cuts are difficult to finish

29
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What is Medium-density fibreboard (MDF)?

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Compressed board that is manufactured from fine fibres of wood combined with a synthetic adhesive. Compressed between two heated plates. Made from low-grade softwood and hardwood timber along with waste wood from other manufacturing processes

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What is plywood?

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Laminated board made up of several veneers of wood glued on top of each other. Each layer is at a 90 degree angle. The grain is running in the same direction

31
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What is chipboard?

A

Manufacture board made up of several chips of timber glued together under pressure

32
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Common uses of MDF?

A

Flat-pack furniture, decorative mouldings and shop interiors

33
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Common uses of plywood?

A

Laminated flooring, roofing and furniture

34
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Common uses of chipboard?

A

Kitchen work surfaces, kitchen cupboards and flooring

35
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Working properties of Ash?

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Flexible and good for steam bending,
tough

36
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Working properties of beech

A

Tough
Durable
Smooth to finish

37
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Working properties of mahogany?

A

Cuts and polishes easily
Gives a fine finish

38
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Working properties of Oak?

A

Tough and durable
Polishes well

39
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Working properties of Balsa?

A

Very soft and easy to form

40
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Working properties of Larch?

A

Durable
Easy to machine
High sap content gives it good water resistance

41
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Working properties of Pine?

A

Lightweight
Easy to form

42
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Working properties of Spruce?

A

Easy to form
Takes stain colour well

43
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Working properties of MDF?

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Smooth and easy to finish
Absorbs moisture so not suitable for outdoor use

44
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Working properties of Plywood?

A

Easy to cut and finish
Can be stained or painting

45
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Working properties of Chipboard?

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Strong but absorbent to water

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