Conversion of Timber (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Timber conversion definition
Timber conversion definition
Turning round logs into planks, boards, or timber
First step in timber conversion
First step in timber conversion
Remove bark & cut logs into shorter pieces
Use of sawdust & wood remnants
Use of sawdust & wood remnants
Make particleboards or mulch
How conversion affects waste
How conversion affects waste
Uses materials fully & lowers waste
Properties affected by conversion
Properties affected by conversion
Strength, durability & appearance
Through & Through Sawing method
Through & Through Sawing method
Cut logs straight through in parallel, making diff. widths
Through & Through benefits
Through & Through benefits
Cheap, fast, less waste
Through & Through downsides
Through & Through downsides
Can bend, may not be as strong
Quarter Sawing benefits
Quarter Sawing benefits
More stable, less bending, better grain designs
Quarter Sawing downsides
Quarter Sawing downsides
Takes more work, creates more waste
Best use for Tangential Sawing
Best use for Tangential Sawing
Top-quality furniture & veneer
Tangential Sawing drawbacks
Tangential Sawing drawbacks
Needs more work, costs more