Wood Processes

Question 1

Wood Laminating

Answer 1

-adhesive applied to the face of each veneer
-each veneer stacked on top of each other
-the veneers clamped into desired position till dry

Question 2

Materials used for wood lamination

Answer 2

Birch

Question 3

Disadvantages of wood lamination (2)

Answer 3

-restricted to bend in a single direction
-involves many steps

Question 4

Advantages of wood lamination (4)

Answer 4

-can be combined with other materials to get stronger properties
-can accommodate different thicknesses
-creates strong and lightweight products and components
-suitable for one off batch

Question 5

Steam bending (3)

Answer 5

-wood is encased in a steam box which can be made from PVC pipe
-must be entirely encased so that steam may saturate the entire length of the material
-wood steamed then softened

Question 6

Advantages of steam bending (3)

Answer 6

-good aesthetic appeal
-most effective for bending solid wood
-can be done with simple equipment

Question 6

Materials used for steam bending (4)

Answer 6

-hardwoods
-beech (furniture)
-oak (construction)
-elm (boats)

Question 6

Disadvantages of steam bending (2)

Answer 6

-only high quality hardwood timbers can be used
-bend radius depends on material used