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1
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Hardwoods are produced from ______ leaved trees

A

Broad

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Are hardwoods found what type of climate (don’t overcomplicate it)

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Warm

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How long does it take for a hardwood tree to mature?

A

About 100 years ago

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Hardwood is usually:
Tough and strong Or Easy to work with and light weight

A

Tough and strong

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5
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which wood has a close grain?

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hardwoods

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Why are hardwoods an environmental issue?

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They are slow growing so often take a long time to replace, meaning we cut down at a faster rate than growing back

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Three advantages of oak

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•strong hard and tough
•works well
•Durable

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4 disadvantages of oak

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•expensive
•heavy
•prone to splitting
•can be physically hard

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Oak is used in…

A

furniture

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10
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Is oak hardwood or softwood?

A

Hardwood

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Name 5 hardwoods

A

Balsa, Julatong,Beech, Mahogany, Oak

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Is mahogany hardwood or softwood?

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Hardwood

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Name three advantages of Mahogany

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•easy to work
•durable
•finishes well

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Name three disadvantages of Mahogany

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•the grain can be variable
•prone to warping
•physical hardness varies

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3 applications of Mahogany

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•furniture
•veneers
•floorboards

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Is Beech a hardwood or softwood?

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Hardwood

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Three advantages of Beech

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•physically hard
•tough
•polishes well

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Disadvantages of Beech

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•prone to warping
•not suitable for outdoors
•can be difficult to work with

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19
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3 applications of beech

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•workshop benches
•school desks
•furniture

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20
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Is Juletong a hardwood or softwood?

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Hardwood

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21
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Where is Juletong from?

22
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Properties of Juletong (3)

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A

-low density
- straight grain
- fine texture

23
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Is Balsa wood a hardwood or softwood?

24
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Where is Balsa wood from?

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South America

25
What are three properties of Balsa wood
- extremely buoyant - very soft and light - low density but high strength
26
Softwoods are produced from connifers with ______-like leaves
Needle
27
How long do softwoods take to mature?
About 30 years
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Softwood is a _______ resource making it both cheaper and more environmentally friendly
Managed
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Common properties of softwoods:
Easier to work with and lightweight so better for modelling applications
30
Name four softwood types
Redwood, Larch, Cedar and pine
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Is pine softwood or hardwood?
Softwood
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Is cedar hardwood or softwood?
Softwood
33
What type of wood is larch?
Softwood
34
What type of wood is Redwood?
Softwood
35
What’s one disadvantage of Pinewood?
It has lots of knots
36
Two advantages of pine
- straight grain - Easy to work
37
Uses of pine woods (4)
•construction • Roof joists • Floorboards • Furniture
38
Advantages of cedar wood (4)
Light weight Knot free Soft, straight grain Natural oils make it durable against weather
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Disadvantages of cedar wood
Weak Expensive
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Uses of cedar
Outdoor stuff Cladding of external buildings Wall panelling
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Advantages of larch
Saws, machines and finishes fairly well Fine grain (looks good)
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Disadvantages of Larch
Weak Expensive
43
Uses of larch
Heavy, structural work Furniture
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Disadvantages of larch
Knots Resinous with sticky timber
45
Is redwood hardwood or softwood
Softwood
46
Advantages of redwood
Easy to work with Durable Straight grain Stable ( doesn’t crack check or warp)
47
Disadvantages of redwood
Coarse texture Low natural lustre (not shiny)
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Uses of redwood
Veneer Posts, decking Musical instruments
49
What does the fine grain of a wood mean?
It has small pores that don’t vary much in size
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Which way would a plank of wood cup?
Same way as the rings

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