Timbers Flashcards
what is a hardwood
wood that comes from a deciduous tree
what is a soft wood
wood that comes from a coniferous tree
Recall examples of softwoods
- cedar
- pine 🌲
- spruce
Recall examples of hardwoods BOBA 🧋
- Birch
- oak
- balsa
- ash
- teak
what type of wood might be used for a children’s toy
birch because it is hard and wont splinter
What are the characteristics of oak
Strong and hard easy to work with and light brown colour.
What are the characteristics of birch
Hard, pale
What are the characteristics of teak
Durable, moisture resistant
What are the characteristics of Balsa
Soft, off white
Characteristics of pine
Fairly string and durable, easy to wok with
Characteristics of cedar
Lightweight, brittle
Characteristics of spruce
Strong and hard, low resistance to decay
Uses of oak
High quality furniture
Uses of birch
Furniture and cabinets
Uses of teak
Outdoor furniture, marine/boat fittings . Children toys
Uses of balsa
Modelling
Uses of pine
Cheap furniture,construction work
Uses of cedar
Fencing
Uses of spruced
Wooden aircraft frames
What are the three types of manufactured boards
MDF plywood and block board
MDF
Used for furniture or interior panelling
Plywood
Furniture making, boat building
Block board
Shelving and worktops
What is a manufacturerd board
Made by gluing wood fibres or veneers to get
