Other Timbers (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Diverse Timbers definition
Diverse Timbers definition
Wood types different in origin, not common in a region
Bendability definition
Bendability definition
Capacity of wood to bend without breaking
Strength in wood
Strength in wood
Ability to withstand force or pressure
Finishes definition
Finishes definition
Final treatment for wood protection or appearance
Yew origin
Yew origin
Europe and Asia
Yew properties
Yew properties
Hard, heavy, and strong
Yew uses
Yew uses
Small furniture, floors, bows, brushes
Sitka Spruce origin
Sitka Spruce origin
Canada and USA
Sitka Spruce properties
Sitka Spruce properties
Soft, light, yet strong
Sitka Spruce uses
Sitka Spruce uses
Musical instruments, boats, paper
Why Sitka Spruce for violins
Why Sitka Spruce for violins
Light weight and excellent sound properties
Woods good for bending
Woods good for bending
Ash, Oak, and Beech
Hardwoods for strength
Hardwoods for strength
Yew and Oak