timbers and boards

Question 1

what are some properties of scots pine

Answer 1

A straight-grained softwood but knotty. Light in colour. Fairly strong but easy to work with. Cheap and readily available. A softwood.

Question 2

what are some uses of scots pine

Answer 2

Used for DIY and cheap quality furniture. Mainly used for constructional work and simple joinery.

Question 3

what are some properites of parana pine

Answer 3

Hard and straight-grained. Almost knot free. Fairly strong and durable. Expensive. Pale yellow in colour with red/brown streaks. A softwood.

Question 4

what are some uses of parana pine

Answer 4

Used for good quality knot free pine red / brown furniture such as doors and staircases.

Question 5

what are some properties of spruce

Answer 5

Creamy-white softwood with small hard knots. Not very durable. A softwood.

Question 6

what are some uses of spruce

Answer 6

Used for general indoor work, whitewood furniture used in bedrooms and kitchens

Question 7

what are the properties of yellow cedar

Answer 7

A pale yellow-coloured softwood with a fine even texture. Light in weight but stiff and stable.

Question 8

what are the uses of yellow cedar

Answer 8

Used for furniture, boat building, veneers, and model making

Question 8

what are the properties of european redwood

Answer 8

European redwood - Quite strong, Lots of knots, durable when preserved. cheap

Question 9

what are some uses of european redwood

Answer 9

Used for general woodwork, cupboards, shelves, roofs.

Question 10

what are some properties of beech

Answer 10

A straight-grained hardwood with a fine texture. Light in colour. Very hard so is ideal to be used where it is being bashed around and used often. Beech is also very easy to work with.

Question 11

what are some uses of beech

Answer 11

Used for furniture, toys, tool handles. Can be steam bent.

Question 12

what are some properties of oak

Answer 12

A very strong wood which is light in colour. Open grain. Hard to work with. When treated it looks very classy and elegant. A hardwood.

Question 13

what are some uses of oak

Answer 13

Used for high class furniture, boats, beams used in buildings, veneers.

Question 14

what are some properties of mahogany

Answer 14

An easy to work wood which is reddish brown in colour. This wood is very expensive. A hardwood.

Question 15

what are some uses of mahogany

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Used for expensive indoor furniture, shop fittings, bars, veneers.

Question 16

what are some properties of teak

Answer 16

A very durable oily wood which is golden brown in colour. Highly resistant to moisture and outdoor weather. A hardwood.

Question 17

what are some uses of teak

Answer 17

Used for outdoor furniture, boat building, laboratory furniture and equipment.

Question 18

what are some properties of balsa

Answer 18

is a pale white to grey. It has a distinct velvety feel. It has exceptional strength to weight properties. It is the lightest and softest wood on the market. A hardwood.

Question 19

what are some uses of balsa

Answer 19

Used for light work such as model making and model airplane construction.

Question 20

how are manfactured boards made

Answer 20

Often are made use of waste materials. For example, saw dust is used to make MDF and hardboard. The saw dust is held together with a glue.

Question 21

what are some advantages of manufactured boards

Answer 21

Are often used as cheaper alternative to real woods.
Doesn’t look as expensive as real woods.
Are often covered with a thin layer of real wood to improve their appearance (Veneered).

Question 22

what are some properties of MDF

Answer 22

Smooth, even surface. Easily machined and painted or stained. Also available in water and fire resistant forms.

Question 23

what are some properties of block board

Answer 23

Similar to plywood but the central layer is made from strips of timber. Used where heavier structures are needed.

Question 24

what are some properties of chipboard

Answer 24

Made from chips of wood glued together. Usually veneered or covered in plastic laminate. Used for kitchen and bedroom furniture usually veneered or covered with a plastic laminated. Shelving and general DIY work.

Question 25

what are some properties of plywood

Answer 25

A very strong board which is constructed of layers of veneer or piles which are glued at 90 degrees to each other. Used for strong structural panelling board used in building construction

Question 26

what are soem properties of hardboard

Answer 26

A very cheap particle board which sometimes has a laminated plastic surface. Used for furniture backs, covering curved structures, door panels

Question 27

what is sustainability

Answer 27

Sustainability is being able to produce what we need today without future generations having to go without.

Question 28

what are some sustanability facts about forestry

Answer 28

Forestry is sustainable as long as trees are replaced, either naturally or because of replanting. It has some important consequences: forest habitats are destroyed soil erosion increases, causing barren land, flooding and land slides air pollution is caused when trees are burned after felling

Question 29

what is FSC

Answer 29

Forest Stewardship Council Established in 1993 Promoting the responsible management of the worlds forests Trying to ensure that there are enough resources remaining to support future generations of humans and animals

Question 30

what are the uses of wood stain

Answer 30

A wood stain will change the colour of the timber but offers little protection.

Question 31

what are the uses of wood reservative

Answer 31

A wood preservative is used to protect the wood outdoors, gives protection against weather and can be coloured.

Question 32

what is a good use of varnish

Answer 32

Varnish gives protection against weather and can be coloured. Varnishes are typically used for indoor use, gives a clear protective coating that enhances the natural look of the wood

Question 33

what is a good use of danish oil/ linseed oil

Answer 33

Oil such as DANISH OIL or LINSEED OIL, are used indoors, give a shine to the surface of the wood but offer little protection

Question 34

what is a good reason for painting

Answer 34

Painting changes the colour of the wood and gives protection from the weather.

Question 35

what are some advantages of manufactured boards

Answer 35

Manufactured boards come in larger sizes than natural timbers Manufactured boards are more stable than natural timber and will not split or twist Veneers and laminates can be added to manufactured boards to improve their appearance.