8I technology Flashcards
1
Q
Do manufacture boars warp/twist
A
No they are stable
2
Q
General cost of manufacture boards
A
Cheaper than natural wood
3
Q
3 types of manufacture boards
A
Plywood
(MDF)-medium density fire board
Chipboard
4
Q
What does MDF stand for
A
Medium density fire board
5
Q
Cost of chipboard
A
Low
6
Q
Properties of chipboard
A
Heavy
Warps easily
Joining pieces together isn’t easy
Needs a finish
7
Q
Uses of chipboard
A
Roofing boards
Cheap, plastic coated furniture
8
Q
Cost of plywood
A
Medium
9
Q
Properties of plywood
A
Strong
Stable but can warp
A waterproof ply is available
10
Q
Uses of plywood
A
Table tops
Drawer buttons
11
Q
Cost of MDF
A
Medium
12
Q
Properties of MDF
A
Doesn’t warp easily
Cuts well without splitting
Needs a finish
13
Q
Uses of MDF
A
Table tops
Clock cases
14
Q
What are the 3 softwoods
A
Pine
Cedar
Spruce
15
Q
Price of pine
A
Low
