Timbers

Question 1

what is a hardwood

Answer 1

wood that comes from a deciduous tree

Question 2

what is a soft wood

Answer 2

wood that comes from a coniferous tree

Question 3

Recall examples of softwoods

Answer 3

• cedar
• pine 🌲
• spruce

Question 4

Recall examples of hardwoods BOBA 🧋

Answer 4

• Birch
• oak
• balsa
• ash
• teak

Question 5

what type of wood might be used for a children’s toy

Answer 5

birch because it is hard and wont splinter

Question 6

What are the characteristics of oak

Answer 6

Strong and hard easy to work with and light brown colour.

Question 7

What are the characteristics of birch

Answer 7

Hard, pale

Question 8

What are the characteristics of teak

Answer 8

Durable, moisture resistant

Question 9

What are the characteristics of Balsa

Answer 9

Soft, off white

Question 10

Characteristics of pine

Answer 10

Fairly string and durable, easy to wok with

Question 11

Characteristics of cedar

Answer 11

Lightweight, brittle

Question 12

Characteristics of spruce

Answer 12

Strong and hard, low resistance to decay

Question 13

Uses of oak

Answer 13

High quality furniture

Question 14

Uses of birch

Answer 14

Furniture and cabinets

Question 15

Uses of teak

Answer 15

Outdoor furniture, marine/boat fittings . Children toys

Question 16

Uses of balsa

Answer 16

Modelling

Question 17

Uses of pine

Answer 17

Cheap furniture,construction work

Question 18

Uses of cedar

Answer 18

Fencing

Question 19

Uses of spruced

Answer 19

Wooden aircraft frames

Question 20

What are the three types of manufactured boards

Answer 20

MDF plywood and block board

Question 21

MDF

Answer 21

Used for furniture or interior panelling

Question 22

Plywood

Answer 22

Furniture making, boat building

Question 23

Block board

Answer 23

Shelving and worktops

Question 24

What is a manufacturerd board

Answer 24

Made by gluing wood fibres or veneers to get