Deciduous, Large leaves lost in winter, Slow Growing, Denser, Grain Harder to work but stronger and more even
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Softwood Properties
Coniferous / Evergreen, Needles, Cone Producing, Fast Growing, Widely Spaced, Grain Easier to cut and work
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Hardwoods
Oak, Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Maple
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Softwoods
Pine, Cedar, Douglas Fir, Scots Pine, Yew
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Manufactured Boards
Chipboard, MDF / HDF ,Plywood, Blockboard
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Manufactured Boards Properties
Made out of softwoods or hardwoods that have been industrially reconstituted, Only available in large flat boards, Made to be inexpensive, No grain direction
Used for wood which is to be exposed to high wear eg. Outdoors, skirting boards, Oil based / Water based
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Varnishes
Used to protect the surface of the wood to enhance the natural grain of the wood e.g. Polyurethane
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Beeswax/Linseed Oil
Used to bring out the natural grain and seal the wood
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Vegetable Oil
Used for food preparation surfaces
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Laminating
Wood is usually bent by laminating. This is done by cutting thin strips of wood, putting glue on the strips and clamping them into a mould.
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Veneering
The process of preparing a sheet of veneers. They produce flat panels such as doors, tops and panels for cabinets, parquet floors and parts of furniture.
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Coniferous / Evergreen, Needles, Cone Producing, Fast Growing, Widely Spaced, Grain Easier to cut and work
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