Wood and Timber

Wood and Timber

1. Uses

   • Products
     • Furniture
     • Paper
   • Others
     • Power Source
     • Heat Source

2. Renewable source

   • Softwoods grow quickly
   • Hard woods grow very slowly
   • Trees won't run out if they are replanted
     • Sustainability
       • FSC
         • Forest Stewardship Council

3. Soft Wood

   • Inexpensive
   • Grows in cool climates
   • Fast Growing
   • Evergreen
     • Timber
     • Pine
     • Spruce
   • 30 Years to grow
   • Manufactured Wood
     • MDF
       • Resin and Chips
     • Chipboard
     • Plywood
       • Lots of Layers
     • Hard Board

4. Hard Wood

   • More expensive
   • Grows in hot climates
   • Deciduous Trees
     • Oak
     • Mahogany
     • Teak
   • 50-100 Years to grow

5. Joints

   • Dowel
   • Comb
   • Butt
   • Lap
   • Dove Tail

6. Producing

   • Finishes
     • Sandpaper - Glass paper
     • Files
       • Half moon
   • Saws
     • Tenon
     • Coping