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Flashcards by ailsamrose, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by ailsamrose
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| Question | Answer |
| What are the properties and uses of oak? | Light brown colour, durable but stains when it comes into contact with steel. Used in furniture and garden furniture |
| What are the properties and uses of beech? | Pinkish colour, close grained, hard wearing, strong. Used in Furniture and toys. |
| What are the properties and uses of ash? | Pale cream colour, tough, flexible and open grained. Used in tool handles and sports equipment. |
| What are the properties and uses of mahogany? | Reddish-pink colour, durable, difficult with interlocking grain. Used in outdoor furniture and shop fittings. |
| what are the properties and uses of teak? | Golden-brown colour, strong, durable, resistant to moisture, darkens when exposed to light. Used in outdoor furniture and boats. |
| What are the properties and uses of pine? | Cream/pale brown colour, easy to work, quite cheap, may contain wood weakening knots, has resin pockets which improve aesthetic quality. Used in Building frames and constructions. |
| What are the properties and uses of fir? | Light brown colour, straight grained, durable against decay, blunts cutters, widely available. Used in indoor construction. |
| What are the properties and uses of MDF? | Solid, stable, economically produced, not moisture resistant. Used in furniture, kitchen units and flooring. |
| What are the properties and uses of plywood? | Flat, stable, consistent strength and thickness. Used in furniture and toys. |
| What are the properties and uses of chipboard? | Cheap, difficult to join, not strong, easily damaged by moisture. Used in kitchens when a protective, decorative surface has been used. |
| What are the properties and uses of blockboard? | Strong and stable. Used in furniture. |
| What are the properties and uses of hardboard? | Cheap, flat, no grain, absorbs moisture easily, flexible s needs support. Used in cupboard backs and drawer bases. |
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