Wood Flashcards
1
Q
What is hardwood?
A
Timber that tends to be from slow-growing, broad leaved trees
2
Q
What is softwood?
A
Timber from quick growing conifers.
3
Q
What is the property of beech?
A
Strong
Does not split easily fairly hard
Pinkish
4
Q
What are the properties of oak?
A
Tough and durable.
Light brown
5
Q
What are the properties of teak?
A
Strong and durable.
Moisture resistant
Golden brown
6
Q
Describe plywood.
A
Flat, stable boards with constant strength and thickness.
Creamy white to reddish brown
7
Q
Describe hard board.
A
Cheap flat board with no grain and equal strength in all directions.
