Woods Flashcards
Manufactured board, pale grey/brown.
Good compressive strength, not water resistant unless treated, good value but prone to chipping on edges and corners. Used for flooring, low end furniture, kitchen units and worktops
Chip board
A manufactured board. very strong board which is constructed of layers of veneer or piles which are glued at 90 degrees to each other. Interior and exterior grades are available. Used for strong structural panelling board used in building construction. Furniture making. Some grades used for boat building and exterior work.
Ply wood
A manufactured board.Smooth, even surface. Easily machined and painted or stained. Also available in water and fire resistant forms. Used mainly for furniture and interior panelling due to its easy machining qualities. Often veneered or painted.
Medium density fibreboard (MDF)
Hardwood, Pale brown/cream.
Flexible, tough and shock resistant, laminates well.
Used for sports equipment and tool handles.
Ash
Hardwood, pink hue with dense grain.
Fine finish, tough and durable.
Used for hildren’s toys and models, furniture and veneers.
Beech
Hardwood, rich reddish brown.
Easily worked, durable and finishes well.
Used for high end furniture and joinery, veneers.
Mahogany
Hardwood, light brown with interesting grain.
Tough, hard and durable, high quality finish possible.
Used for flooring, furniture, railway sleepers and veneers.
Oak
Hardwood, pale cream/white.
Very soft and spongy, very lightweight but can snap in thin sections.
Used for prototyping and modelling - especially model aircraft.
Balsa
Softwood, Pale to reddish brown.
Durable, tough, good water resistance, good surface finish and machines well. Issues with loose knots
Used for exterior cladding, flooring, machined mouldings, furniture and joinery.
Larch
Softwood, pale yellow to pale brown.
Lightweight, easy to work, can split and be resinous near knots.
Used for interior construction (and exterior if treated), cheaper furniture, decking.
Pine
Softwood, white/cream with fine grain.
Easy to work, high stiffness to weight ratio. Variable results when staining.
Used for construction, furniture and musical instruments.
Spruce
