Timbers EOY

Question 1

What type of trees are hardwoods sourced from

Answer 1

Deciduous trees

Question 2

Examples of hardwoods

Answer 2

Oak, birch, beech and ash

Question 3

What are the properties of balsa

Answer 3

Lightweight, soft, low density

Question 4

Properties of beech

Answer 4

good heat insulator
• very good impact resistance
• semi-rigid

Question 5

Properties of cedar

Answer 5

resistant to water / waterproof
• fungus / insect resistant
• durable / weather resistant / rot resistant

Question 6

What are some reasons for using multiple timbers for different parts of a toy

Answer 6

Different colours reduce waste use different scraps

Question 7

Advantages of laminating timber

Answer 7

Laminating is useful for making curved shapes from timber
• Laminating can achieve much larger bends than plain timber alone
• Laminating greatly increases the strength of material such as plywood
• Laminating greatly increases the strength of a curved beam by reducing the stress