Conversion of Timber (Junior Cert Wood Technology): Quizzes
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What does timber conversion mean?
What does timber conversion mean?
Turning round logs into planks & boards
What is the first step in timber conversion?
What is the first step in timber conversion?
Remove bark & cut logs into shorter pieces
What can leftover sawdust and wood pieces be used for?
What can leftover sawdust and wood pieces be used for?
Making particleboards or mulch
How does timber conversion affect waste?
How does timber conversion affect waste?
Uses materials fully & lowers waste
Which products rely on good timber conversion?
Which products rely on good timber conversion?
Building & high-quality furniture
How does Through and Through sawing cut logs?
How does Through and Through sawing cut logs?
Straight through in parallel lines
What are the benefits of Through and Through sawing?
What are the benefits of Through and Through sawing?
Cheap, fast, & creates less waste
What is a downside of Through and Through sawing?
What is a downside of Through and Through sawing?
Can bend & may not be as strong
What are the benefits of Quarter sawing?
What are the benefits of Quarter sawing?
More stable, less bending, better grain
What is a downside of Quarter sawing?
What is a downside of Quarter sawing?
Takes more work & creates more waste
What is Tangential sawing best used for?
What is Tangential sawing best used for?
Top-quality furniture & veneer
What are the drawbacks of Tangential sawing?
What are the drawbacks of Tangential sawing?
Needs more work & costs more