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Wood Properties - Coggle Diagram
Wood Properties
Hard Wood (Deciduous)
Oak
Polishes well
Unique and Attractive Grain Markings
Used for quality furniture
Tough And Durable
Moderate Brown Colour
Mahogany
Used for high quality furniture
Cuts and polishes easily
Dark Reddish Colour
Fine finish
Very Close Grain
Beech
Durable
Close Grain
Smooth to finish
Tough
Slight Pink Tint
Ash
Tough
Used for Sports Equipment
Narrow Grain
Flexible and good for steam bending
Pale Coloured
Balsa
Easy To Form
Fast Growing Hardwood
Used to make models
Very Soft
Pale and Wide Spaced Grain
Timber Forms Of Supply
Sheets
Boards
Logs / Dowel
Mouldings
Planks
Soft Wood (Coniferous)
Pine
Lightweight
Pale Coloured
Easy To Form
Aesthetically Pleasing Grain
Used For Construction And Decking
Spruce
Takes Stain Colour Well
Even Grain
Used In Construction And Furniture
Easy To Form
Pale Cream Colour
Larch
Durable And Easy To Machine
Pale Coloured
Good Water Resistance
Darker Grain
Used For Exterior Buildings And Flooring
Knotty
Manufactured Boards (Timber Waste / Adhesive)
Plywood
Stained And Painted
Aesthetically Pleasing Outer Layer
Used For Shelving, Construction And Toys
Easy To Cut
Odd Number Of Layers Glued At 90 Degrees For Strength
Chipboard
Absorbent To Water
Laminated With Variety Of Coverings
Used Veneered Worktop and Flooring
End Cuts Are Difficult To Finish
Strong
Compacted Wood Chips
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard
Absorb Moisture, Not Suitable For Outside
Smooth
Used For Kitchen and Flat Pack Furniture
Can Be Veneered
Smooth And Easy To Finish
Light Brown