Hardwoods come from deciduous trees. They shed their leaves each autumn.
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Name three types of Hardwoods
Oak, Birch, Teak and Balsa
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Characteristics of Oak
Very strong and hard, but easy to work with; Open grained, light brown colour
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Uses of Oak
High-quality furniture
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Characteristics of Birch
Hard, but easy to work with; Close, fine grain; Pale, very light brown colour
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Uses of Birch
Furniture and cabinets; Turned items
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Characteristics of Teak
Durable, oily wood that is resistant to moisture; Golden brown colour
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Uses of Teak
Outdoor furniture; Marine/boat fittings
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Characteristics of Balsa
Soft, can be marked using a finger; Off-white to tan colour
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Uses of Balsa
Modelling
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Where do Softwoods come from?
Softwoods come from coniferous trees. They maintain their foliage all year round, which is one reason why they typically grow faster than hardwood trees.
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Characteristics of Pine
Fairly strong and durable, but easy to work with; Straight grained; Light brown or yellowish colour
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Uses of Pine
Construction work and joinery, furniture
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Characteristics of Cedar
Lightweight, can be up to 80% strength of oak, but relatively brittle; Straight, uniform grain; Pale reddish-brown colour
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Uses of Cedar
Lining drawers and chests; Fencing
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Characteristics of Spruce
Strong and hard, but low resistance to decay; Straight grained; Yellowish-white colour
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Uses of Spruce
General construction; Wooden aircraft frames
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Oak, Birch, Teak and Balsa
Back
Name three types of Hardwoods
Card 3
Front
Very strong and hard, but easy to work with; Open grained, light brown colour
Back
Card 4
Front
High-quality furniture
Back
Card 5
Front
Hard, but easy to work with; Close, fine grain; Pale, very light brown colour
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