Common Softwoods Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
What are the properties of redwood (Scot’s pine)?
A
- Straight grain
- Knotty
- Easy to work
- Finishes well
- Durable
- Widely available
- Relatively cheap
2
Q
What are the uses of redwood (Scot’s pine)?
A
- Suitable for all inside work
- Woodturning
- Most used softwood in the U.K.
3
Q
What are the properties of western red cedar?
A
- Resistant to insect attacks, weather and dry rot due to natural preservative oils
- Lightweight
- Soft
- Knot-free
- Fairly strong
- Works easily
- Fairly durable
4
Q
What are the uses of western red cedar?
A
- Outside joinery
- Building planning
- Bathroom and kitchen furniture
- Panelling walls
5
Q
What are the properties of parana pine?
A
- Hard
- Straight grain
- Usually knot-free
- Fairly strong
- Works easily
- Fairly durable
6
Q
What are the uses of parana pine?
A
- Internal building work such as staircases and built-in furniture
7
Q
What are the properties of whitewood (spruce)?
A
- Easy to work
- Fairly strong
- Resistant to splitting
- Can contain pockets of resin
8
Q
What are the uses of whitewood (spruce)?
A
- General construction work
- Crates
