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What are hardwoods?
Wood from a broad-leaved tree
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Examples of hardwoods
Balsa, Ash, Oak, Teak, Beech, Mahogany
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Uses of Beech
Furniture, Toys, Tool handles. (Can be steam bent)
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Uses of Oak
High class furniture, boats, beams used in buildings, veneers
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Uses of Mahogany
Expensive indoor furniture, shop fittings, bars, veneers
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Uses of Teak
Outdoor furniture, boat building, laboratary furniture and equipment.
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Uses of Balsa
Light work such as model making and model air-plane making
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What are softwoods?
Wood from coniferous trees which have needles instead of leaves
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Examples of softwoods
Pine, Spruce, Yellow Cedar, Redwood
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Uses of Scots Pine
DIY and cheap quality furniture, constructional work and simple joinery
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Uses of Parana Pine
Good quality knot free pine red/brown furniture such as doors and staircases
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Uses of Spruce
General indoor work, white-wood furniture used in bedrooms and kitchens
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Uses of Yellow Cedar
Furniture, boat building, veneers and model making
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Uses of European Redwood
General woodwork, cupboards, shelves, roofs
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What are Manufactured Boards?
They are timber sheets which are produced by gluing wood layers or wood fibres together
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Examples of Manufactured Boards
MDF, Plywood, Chipboard, Blockboard, Hardboard
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Uses of MDF
Furniture and interior panelling. Often veneered or painted.
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Uses of Plywood
Strong structural panelling board used in building construction, furniture making. Some grades are used in boat making and exterior work
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Uses of Chipboard
Kitchen and bedroom furniture usually veneered or covered with a plastic laminate. Shelving and DIY work
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Uses of Bloackboard
Used where heavier structures are needed. Common shelving and worktops
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Uses of Hardboard
Furniture backs, covering curved structures, door pannels
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Examples of hardwoods

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Balsa, Ash, Oak, Teak, Beech, Mahogany

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Uses of Beech

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Uses of Oak

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Uses of Mahogany

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