Laminating (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Flashcards
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Laminating definition
Laminating definition
Process of combining thin wood strips with adhesive to form robust material
Benefits of laminating wood
Benefits of laminating wood
Boosts strength and shape adaptability
Flexible hardwoods suitable for laminating
Flexible hardwoods suitable for laminating
Ash, oak, yew, beech, and elm
Optimal thickness for bending wood
Optimal thickness for bending wood
3-4 mm
Tools for cutting thin wood strips
Tools for cutting thin wood strips
Bandsaw or table saw
Gluing precaution for outer surfaces
Gluing precaution for outer surfaces
Keep outer surfaces glue-free to prevent sticking to moulds
Purpose of water soaking wood strips
Purpose of water soaking wood strips
Enhances flexibility
Why complete drying is essential
Why complete drying is essential
Prevents issues during gluing and clamping
Tools for smoothing/finishing edges
Tools for smoothing/finishing edges
Planes or sanders
Why finish/smooth edges after laminating
Why finish/smooth edges after laminating
To conceal seams
Purpose of moulds in laminating
Purpose of moulds in laminating
To shape the strips
Purpose of clamps in laminating
Purpose of clamps in laminating
Hold strips securely in place
Time required for adhesive setting
Time required for adhesive setting
8-12 hours
Purpose of drying racks
Purpose of drying racks
Ensure full drying after soaking