manufactured boards

Question 1

do manufactured boards warp/twist?

Answer 1

no they are stable

Question 2

general cost of manufactured boards?

Answer 2

cheaper than natural woods

Question 3

3 types of manufactured boards?

Answer 3

-plywood
-medium density fibreboard (MDF)
-chipboard

Question 4

what does MDF stand for?

Answer 4

medium density fibreboard

Question 5

cost of chipboard?

Answer 5

low

Question 6

properties of chipboard?

Answer 6

-heavy
-can warp easily
-joining pieces together is not easy
-needs a finish

Question 7

uses of chipboard?

Answer 7

-cheap, plastic coated furniture
-roofing boards
-partitions

Question 8

cost of plywood?

Answer 8

medium

Question 9

uses of plywood?

Answer 9

-table top
-worktops
-door fronts
-drawer buttons
-small boats (waterproof ply)

Question 10

properties of plywood?

Answer 10

-strong in all directions
-quite stable but can warp
-a waterproof ply is available

Question 11

uses of medium density fibreboard?

Answer 11

-table tops
-worktops
-veneered furniture
-clock cases

Question 12

cost of medium density fibre board?

Answer 12

medium

Question 13

properties of medium density fibre board?

Answer 13

-does not warp easily
-cuts and planes well without splitting
-needs a finish