Woods

Question 1

What are the 3 types of wood?

Answer 1

Hardwood, softwood, man made woods

Question 2

What are hardwoods?

Answer 2

Drop leaves in winter. Slow growing. Hard to work with
USED TO MAKE EXPENSIVE FURNITURE

Question 3

Give some properties and uses of mahogany

Answer 3

Expensive, decorative, strong, difficult to work with,
USED FOR FURNITURE, DOORS, WINDOWS
HARDWOOD

Question 4

Give some properties and uses of beech

Answer 4

Non-toxic, no taste/odour.
USED FOR TOYS, UTENSILS, FURNITURE
HARDWOOD

Question 5

Give some properties and uses of ash

Answer 5

Tough, flexible, good shock resistance
USED FOR HOCKEY STICKS, CRICKET STUMPS
HARDWOOD

Question 6

Give some properties and uses of oak

Answer 6

Hard, strong, heavy, decorative
USED FOR KITCHEN UNITSM FURNITURE, STAIRCASES
HARDWOOD

Question 7

what are the properties and uses softwoods ?

Answer 7

Fast growing, needles instead of leaves, Grow in cold, easy to work with.
USED FOR EXPENSIVE FURNITURE, STRUCTURE.

Question 8

Give some properties and uses of pine

Answer 8

Inexpensive, pale
USED FOR VACUUM FORMING MOULDS, FURNITURE
SOFTWOOD

Question 9

Give some properties and uses of parana pine

Answer 9

Heavy, tough
USED FOR STAIRCASES, WINDOW SILLS
SOFTWOOD

Question 10

Give some properties and uses of spruce (white wood)

Answer 10

Tough, hard, not suitable for outdoor use
USED FOR RAFTER, NEWSPAPERS
SOFTWOOD

Question 11

Give some properties and uses of cedar

Answer 11

Resists rotting, good for outdoor uses.
USED FOR BOATS, CHESTS, CLOSETS
SOFTWOOD

Question 12

What are man- made boards?

Answer 12

Cut and glued, sheets

Question 13

Give some properties and uses of plywood

Answer 13

Strong, layered.
USED FOR- FLOORS, BOARDS.
MAN- MADE WOOD

Question 14

Give some properties and uses of MDF

Answer 14

cheap, less strong, useful.
USED FOR OUTDOOR USE, SCHOOLS USE IT.
MAN- MADE BOARD

Question 15

Give some properties and uses of chipboard

Answer 15

weak, difficult to cut
USED FOR FURNITURE
MAN- MADE BOARD