wood finishes , wasting and forming processes

Question 1

acrylic varnish

Answer 1

a wood finish which is clear and allows the wood’s natural grain to show, it provides a hard, tough and heat/waterproof finish

Question 2

teak oil

Answer 2

a wood finish used for outdoor wood products as it adds a weather resistance as well as preventing fungus and insect attacks

Question 3

danish oil

Answer 3

a wood finish which maintains the natural appearance of the wood as well as enhancing the grain

Question 4

wax

Answer 4

a wood finish which increases a wood’s hardness and toughness a swell as enhancing its grain

Question 5

stains

Answer 5

a wood finish which enhances the wood grain and adds colour. it doesn’t add any protection but it can make inexpensive wood look expensive

Question 6

colour wash

Answer 6

a wood finish which colours a wood without hiding the grain

Question 7

pressure treating

Answer 7

a wood finish which protects wood from rotting and insect attacks

Question 8

water based paints

Answer 8

a wood finish which provides protection and colour, as well as improving toughness and hardness

Question 9

laminating (woods)

Answer 9

a wood forming process which bonds layers of wood together

Question 10

steam bending (woods)

Answer 10

a wood forming process which heats up strips of timber so it can be shaped over a former

Question 11

turning (woods)

Answer 11

a wood wasting process which machines wood on a lathe

Question 12

milling (woods)

Answer 12

a wood wasting process used for cutting out shapes in sheets of wood

Question 13

routing

Answer 13

a wood wasting process which is used to make slots and holes on decorative mouldings