woods

Question 1

what is natural wood

Answer 1

natural wood is wood that is taken straight from the tree like hardwood and softwood

Question 2

what is manmade wood

Answer 2

wood that is processed

Question 2

what is hardwood

Answer 2

hardwood comes from deciduous trees. they grow slowly which makes the wood dense and expensive. the grain lines will be very close together.

Question 3

what is softwood

Answer 3

softwood comes from evergreen trees. They grow quickly which makes the wood less dense and cheaper. The grain lines will be far apart.

Question 4

what is manufacture boards

Answer 4

manufacture boards are made from leftover pieces of wood mixed with glue and compressed into large sheets.

Question 5

advantages of manufacture boards

Answer 5

comes in large sheets
no natural defects

Question 6

what is veneer

Answer 6

veneer is a thin layers of natural wood glue to manufacture boards to improve appearance.

Question 6

disadvantages of manufacture boards

Answer 6

edges need finishing

Question 7

name the three hardwood

Answer 7

oak
beech
mahogany

Question 8

name the two softwood

Answer 8

pine
cedar

Question 9

name the three manufacture boards

Answer 9

MDF
chipboards
plywood

Question 10

what type of wood is pine

Answer 10

softwood

Question 11

what type of wood is cedar

Answer 11

softwood

Question 12

what type of wood is oak

Answer 12

hardwood

Question 13

what type of wood is mahogany

Answer 13

hardwood

Question 14

what type of wood is beech

Answer 14

hardwood

Question 15

what type of wood is MDF

Answer 15

manufacture boards

Question 16

what type of wood is chipboards

Answer 16

manufacture boards

Question 17

what type of wood is plywood

Answer 17

manufacture boards

Question 18

properties of pine

Answer 18

hard and more expensive than redwood. it is straight grains and almost knot free

Question 19

properties of cedar

Answer 19

it is lightweight, smooth in texture with a grain that is light and straight. very good natural weather resistance.

Question 20

properties of oak

Answer 20

it is rich, light brown wood with straight grain. it is heavy and strong

Question 21

properties of mahogany

Answer 21

it is reddish brown with a generally Straight grain. it machines and polishes well.

Question 22

properties of beech

Answer 22

It is Pale, Pinkly cream timber with smooth texture and straight grain. It is hard and strong.

Question 23

properties of MDF

Answer 23

it is medium density fibreboard popular quality boards, cost effective, smooth surface

Question 24

properties of chipboard

Answer 24

It is cheep but not strong, Usually Veneered with a hardwood on Plastic

Question 25

properties of plywood

Answer 25

It is very strong for its weight and thickness, compared to Solid wood. Appearance can be improved with a veneer of good quality Wood

Question 26

uses of pine

Answer 26

interior joining
(doors and staircase)

Question 27

What are 6 uses of cedar

Answer 27

furniture
panels
ceiling
doors
windows
posts

Question 28

uses of oak

Answer 28

furniture
staircases
handrails

Question 29

uses of mahogany

Answer 29

cabinets
furniture
doors
musical instruments

Question 30

uses of beech

Answer 30

mallets
toys
tool handles

Question 31

uses of MDF

Answer 31

buildings
furniture

Question 32

uses of chipboards

Answer 32

furniture
cupboards
shelving

Question 33

uses of plywood

Answer 33

building work
boats
furniture
general constructure