Timber

Question 1

What are Hardwoods?

Answer 1

Deciduous trees which take a long time to mature. Will lose their leaves in Autumn

Question 2

What are Softwoods?

Answer 2

Coniferous trees which don’t take long to grow

Question 3

Give 3 examples of Hardwoods?

Answer 3

Beech
Oak
Mahogany

Question 4

Give 2 examples of Softwoods?

Answer 4

Cedar
Scots Pine

Question 5

Give 3 examples of Manufactured Boards?

Answer 5

MDF
Plywood
Chipboard

Question 6

Give 3 properties of beech?

Answer 6

Hard
Strong
Attractive Grain

Question 7

Give 3 properties of Oak?

Answer 7

Hard
Tough
Durable

Question 8

Give 3 properties of Mahogany?

Answer 8

Strong
Durable
Reddish Colour

Question 9

Give 2 properties of Scots Pine?

Answer 9

Soft
Easy to work

Question 10

Give 2 properties of Cedar?

Answer 10

Lightweight
Workable

Question 11

Give 2 properties of MDF?

Answer 11

Made from fine particles of wood
Smooth Surface

Question 12

Give 3 properties of Plywood?

Answer 12

Made of alternating grain in different directions
Strong
Flexible

Question 13

Give 2 properties of Chipboard?

Answer 13

Compresses different sized wood chips with resin
Cost effective

Question 14

Give 4 finishes to timbers?

Answer 14

Danish Oil - Shine
Varnishes - Proc from weather
Bees Wax - Waterproof
Stain - Change colour