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WorksheetsD&T Educas Specialist timbers
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which is a softwood?
Oak
Pine
Mahogany
Cherry
Which material has the properties of durability , toughness, splits on the grain lines ,
Thermoplastics
Hardwoods
Metals
Hardwoods have
broad leaves, which they lose in the winter.
broad leaves, which they keep in the winter.
needle-like leaves, which they lose in the winter.
needle-like leaves, which they keep in the winter.
Softwoods have
broad leaves, which they lose in the winter.
broad leaves, which they keep in the winter.
needle-like leaves, which they lose in the winter.
needle-like leaves, which they keep in the winter.
Hardwoods grow
slower than softwoods
faster than softwoods
Oak is an example of
hardwood
softwood
Seasoning timber is when it is dried out to lower the moisture content. What happens to unseasoned timber?
It increases strength.
It attracts insects.
It causes skin rashes.
It warps and bends.
What does the picture show?
Regular sections
Mouldings
Dowels
Sheets
What does the picture show?
Regular sections
Mouldings
Dowel
Sheets
What are the advantages of varnish?
It is opaque, is hardwearing and easy to apply.
It is transparent, is hardwearing and changes the colour.
It is transparent, is hardwearing and glossy or matte.
What is a veneer and why would you apply it to MDF?
It is a thin layer of timber used to make MDF stronger.
It is a thin layer of a material used to make MDF look different.
It is a type of timber that makes MDF waterproof.
It is a type of timber that helps MDF look different.
What are the 2 classifications of timbers
hardwood
fruit tree
man made
softwood
Where do man made woods come from?
factory
man made forest
collection of recycled materials
B&Q
Choose 3 hardwoods
oak
pine
larch
beech
ash
choose 3 softwoods
oak
pine
beech
larch
spruce
choose 3 man made woods
pine
MDF
Ash
plywood
hardboard
List 3 properties of softwoods
strong
hard wearing
durable
cheap
tough
What is chipboard?
A man made sheet material manufactured from fibres glued together.
A man made sheet material manufactured from thin layers of wood glued together
A man made sheet material manufactured from small chips of wood glued together
Why do man made boards lesson the impact of deforestation?
Trees do not have to be chopped down as man made boards are made from synthetic materials only.
MDF is easy to recycle, it can be used over and over.
Fewer trees need to be chopped down as they are made from waste or recycled materials.
If a 1m of pine was cut to a tolerance of +/-1mm, what size range would be correct?
998mm to 1,002mm
999mm to 1,001mm
990mm to 1,100mm
Which timber is a hardwood?
Pine
Spruce
Birch
What does FSC timber mean?
Sustainably sourced timber, trees are cut and replanted.
Forest source control
Timber that has been seasoned
In terms of timbers, what is a moulding?
injection moulding toys
Vacuum forming sandwich packaging
A decorative pattern that has been added/ cut out of the timber
What are 2 working properties of beech?
Flexible, tough.
Lightweight, easy to form.
Tough, durable.
Very soft, smooth finish.
Is balsa a hardwood or a softwood?
Hardwood.
Softwood.
What is balsa used for?
Making models.
Furniture.
Decking.
Sports equipment.
What is pine used for?
Decking, furniture and construction.
Instruments, furniture and flooring.
Shelving, sports equipment and construction.
Modelling, furniture and decking.
Odd number of layers of veneer glued at 90 degree angles for strength, aesthetically pleasing outer layer - what is this describing?
Medium-density fibreboard
Plywood
Chipboard
Which of these would you use for a cricket bat?
Willow
Lead
Beech
Porcelain
Which organisation protect trees and forests in the UK?
Which of the following defines the space we might leave when cutting, marking and measuring?
Estimating
Drawing
Tolerance
Guesstimating
Ash is a
Hardwood
Softwood
Manmade Board
Pine is a
Hardwood
Softwood
Manmade Board
Trees are considered ________________ resources because they will eventually regrow, given enough time.
Renewable
Nonrenewable
Inexhaustible
Recyclable
Manufactured board is often used in the production of flat pack furniture.
Give two advantages of using manufactured board instead of a natural timber.
Compact fr easy transportation
Robust
Low cost production
Self-assembly may be complex
Manufactured board is often used in the production of flat pack furniture.
Give two disadvantages of using manufactured board instead of a natural timber.
Not as robust
easy to assemble
Easily damaged by moisture
Lots of colours
What type of joint would you use to join two pieces of wood at a right angle?
Mitre Joint
Pilot Hole
Mortice and tenon
What moisture content should solid timber be seasoned to when kiln drying it
100%
25%
10%
50%
Select two suitable timbers that could be used internally to form floors in a building
Chipboard
Balsa
MDF
Mahogony
What are the two main functional reasons of choosing a manufactured board over natural timber for flooring?
Sustainability
Robust
Available in larger sizes
Comes in a variety of colours
When converting timber into planks, what do the initials PAR stand for?
Pined all round
Planed all round
Planned all round
