Hardwoods and Softwoods

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Describe in as much detail as you can, the properties of beech
It's a straight grained wood with a fine texture and light in colour. It's very hard but easy to work with.
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Give three uses for ash
Tool handles; Sport Equipment; Furniture
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Describe in as much detail as you can, the properties of teak
A very durable, golden brown, oily wood thats highly resistant to moisture
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What is a use of Ash?
A hockey stick
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What is a use of Mahogany?
An indoor dining table
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What is a use of Teak?
An outdoor table
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What is a use of Beech?
A child's Toy
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Why are thin layers of hardwod often glued onto manufactured board such as MDF? What is this technique called?
To make the cheap wood look better, this techniques called veneering
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Give three uses for ash

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Tool handles; Sport Equipment; Furniture

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Describe in as much detail as you can, the properties of teak

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Card 4

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What is a use of Ash?

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Card 5

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What is a use of Mahogany?

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