hardwood & softwood Q1 SW#2

An oak is a tree or shrub in the genus Quercus of the beech family.

• True

• False

• Maybe

2 DISADVANTAGES of an oak

• very heavy wood

• high tannin content and exposure to wet and cold weather can react with oil finishes

• durable, long-lasting wood

  attractive wood grain

• stains and polishes well

2 ADVANTAGES of an oak

• very heavy wood

• good water resistant properties

• durable, long-lasting wood

  attractive wood grain

Mahogany is straight, fine, and even grain, and is relatively free of voids and pockets, and Its reddish-brown color

• True

• False

• Maybe

Woodworking projects you could do with mahogany.

• furniture

• flooring

• doors

• study desk

Hardwood that measure at 1450 on the janka scale.

• maple

• pine

• douglas fir

• cedar

2 DISADVANTAGES of maple

• Does not have much grain variation

• Difficult to glue

• Uniform colour

• Good resistance to decay

The color of maple is white with some reddish-brown hues

• True

• False

• Maybe

Softwoods could be easily damaged.

• True

• False

• Maybe

Mahogany turns lighter over time.

• True

• False

• Maybe