p1-manufactured boards

Question 1

plywood

Answer 1

-Thin layer of wood glued at 90degrees and compressed

-good strength in all direction

• no grain weakness
• has a odd number of layers

uses: structural work, desktops, indoor furniture, floorboards

Question 2

marine plywood

Answer 2

-similar to plywood but is gap and valid free

-uses water and boil-proof glue

-provides resistance to moisture

-some high-quality marine plywood is resistant to fungal attack

uses: boat dashboard, boat lockers and panelling

Question 3

Aeroply

Answer 3

-available in thin sheets, lightweight

-easy to bend around a support frame

users: gliders, laminated furniture, laser cut projects, jewellery

Question 4

Flexible plywood

Answer 4

-odd numbers of layers glued together with Z outer layers made from open-grained timber

-allows the sheet to flex

-bent and glued around a former to achieve a solid shape

uses: laminated furniture, curved panels

Question 5

chip board

Answer 5

-wood chips compressed with resin such as UF

-often veneered or covered with polymer laminate

-kitchen worktops and units

-shelving and flat-pack furniture

Question 6

MDF

Answer 6

-is compressed wood fibres

-UF is added additional resin sometimes

-has 2 smooth faces

-available in standard grade

uses: model or mould making, furniture items