Wood; veneers, laminates and composites You need to know all about; Structure Faults Preparation – seasoning, conversion, drying Veneers Laminates Bending Composites
Structure of Wood Tracheids
Hardwood or Softwood? Hardwood Broad leaves, deciduous (?) What are the properties? List 4 hardwoods Softwood Narrow leaves, evergreen, cones What are the properties List 2 softwoods
Faults You need to be able to identify the main problems faced when using wood From conversion Beetle, dry & wet rot Make a table outlining the above and showing the effects
Veneers and Laminates Know what a veneer is and when it is used Know what woods are laminates and why they are used. List the laminated woods and a typical use Make sure that you know the difference between laminated and composite woods
Steam bending wood /SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniques Article.aspx?id= /SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniques Article.aspx?id= /SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniques Article.aspx?id= /SkillsAndTechniques/SkillsAndTechniques Article.aspx?id=28507