Core Materials-timber

Question 1

Softwood

Answer 1

Grow in cooler climate (canada) ,softer and easier to work with , cone bearing-coniferous trees

Question 2

Properties of softwood tree

Answer 2

Grow tall and straight-straight planks , looser grain structure,evergreen

Question 3

Seasoning def

Answer 3

The drying out process of wood

Question 4

Hardwood

Answer 4

Grow in temperate climates , harder and slightly more difficult to work with ,deciduous

Question 5

Properties of hardwood tree

Answer 5

Broad leafed ,take 100 years to grow ,tighter grain structure , some evergreen but lode leafs in winter and autumn

Question 6

Soft wood examples

Answer 6

Larch,pine,spruce,

Question 7

Physical and working properties-larch

Answer 7

Pale with a darker,grainy knot

Durable,high sap content for water resistance, exterior building and flooring

Question 8

Physical and working properties-pine

Answer 8

Pale coloured,aesthetically pleasing knot

Lightweight,easy to form , used for construction and decking

Question 9

Physical and working properties-Spruce

Answer 9

Pale cream with even grain

Easy to form,takes stain well, used for construction and furniture

Question 10

Physical and working properties-ash

Answer 10

Pale coloured narrow grain

Flexible and good for steam bending,tough,sports equiptment

Question 11

Physical and working properties-Beech

Answer 11

Slight pink tint,close grain

Tough,durable,smooth to finish

Question 12

Physical and working properties-mahogany

Answer 12

Dark-reddish colour,very close grain cuts and polishes easily,fine finish,high quality furniture

Question 13

Physical and working properties-oak

Answer 13

Moderate brown colour with attractive grain marks

Tough and durable ,polishes well ,good quality furniture

Question 14

Physical and working properties-balsa

Answer 14

Pale and widely spaced grain

Very soft and easy to form ,used to make models

Question 15

Conversion def

Answer 15

After being felled ,the bark is stripped and rest is cut into panks

Question 16

Why do we do seasoning

Answer 16

Otherwise moisture could cause split,warp or rot

Question 17

What is fsc

Answer 17

Forest stewardship Council makes sure trees are sustainably cut down and people who rely on forest do not suffer.they track wood to the stores

Question 18

What would a modern high end kitchen cupboard doors be made of

Answer 18

MDF-smooth and easy to finish,can be veneered, used for kitchen and flat pack furniture

Question 18

What would be suitable for heavy duty sub floor

Answer 18

Plywood-engineered with many layers 90 ° to each other for strength. Easy to cut and finish , can be stained/painted .

Used for shelving ,construction and toys

Question 19

What wood is under laminated kitchen surfaces

Answer 19

Chipboard-compacted wood chips,end cuts difficult to finish ,strong ut absorbant to water ,used for worktops and flooring

Question 20

How is fsc helping business

Answer 20

It is a marketing strategy to encourage people to buy environmentally friendly wood rather than otherwise