Materials - Wood 0.0 / 5 ? Design & Technology: Resistant MaterialsMaterialsGCSEAQA Created by: cheekychocaCreated on: 04-01-16 14:44 Name the materials used in DT Resistant Materials Woods, metals, plastics, ceramics and composites 1 of 10 What are the 2 types of timber? Hardwood and softwood 2 of 10 Where do softwoods come from? Softwoods come from coniferous trees which are evergreen such as cedar, for and pine. 3 of 10 Where do hardwoods come from? Broad-leaved deciduous trees such as ash, beech, birch, cherry, elm, oak. 4 of 10 What is open grain? A wood with visible large pores. 5 of 10 What are the properties of Ash? Light creamy-brown colour, open grain, tough, flexible. Used for sports equipment, wooden ladders, tool handles 6 of 10 What are the properties of Beech White to pinkish-brown in colour, close trained, hard & strong. Used to make furniture, toys & tool handles 7 of 10 What are the properties of Elm? Light to medium brown in colour, interlocking grain, touch and durable. Used for indoor and outdoor furniture. 8 of 10 What are the properties of Mahogany? Pink to reddish-brown colour, fairly strong, durable and some interlocking grain. Used for good quality furniture. 9 of 10 What are the properties of Oak? Light brown colour, strong, hard, tough, open grained and corrodes steel screws and fittings. Used for interior woodwork and furniture. 10 of 10
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