Natural and Manufactured Timbers

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What are the two main categories of timber?

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Hardwoods and Softwoods

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What are the forms in which natural timbers are available?

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Planks, boards, strips, squares, and dowel forms.

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What type of trees do hardwoods come from?

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Deciduous trees, which have large flat leaves that fall in the autumn.

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What is an exception to the rule that hardwoods come from deciduous trees?

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Holly is an exception.

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Why are hardwoods expensive to buy?

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They take longer to grow and are not easily sourced.

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What are the properties and uses of Balsa wood?

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Properties: Soft, easy to form, lightweight, pale in color, not durable but cheap. Uses: To make models.

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What are the properties and uses of Beech wood?

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Properties: Close-grained, hard, strong, tough, challenging to work with, prone to warping and splitting. Uses: Furniture, toys, tool handles, veneer for worktops.

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What are the properties and uses of Jelutong wood?

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Properties: Pale, close-grained, medium toughness, easy to work with. Uses: Sculpture and pattern making.

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What are the properties and uses of Mahogany wood?

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Properties: Deep reddish color, strong, durable, medium weight, easy to work with, prone to warping. Uses: Indoor furniture, paneling, veneers.

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What are the properties and uses of Oak wood?

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Properties: Moderate-brown color, unique grain markings, tough, durable, polishes well. Uses: High-quality furniture, kitchen units, flooring, veneers.