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Hardwoods and Softwoods

zoebey Resistant Materials As Level English

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Hardwoods and Softwoods

Hardwoods
- Oak
  - Strong
  - Hard
  - tough
  - works well
  - durable
  - expensive
  - heavy
  - prone to splittling
  - physically hard
- Mahogany
  - easy to work
  - durable
  - finishes well
  - variable grain
  - prone to warping
  - physical hardness varies
- Beech
  - physically hard
  - tough
  - polishes well
  - prone to warping
  - not suitable for outdoor applications
  - can be difficult to work
  - E.g.workshop benches, school desks, furniture
Softwoods
- Pine
  - straight grain
  - easy to work
  - knots make working difficult
  - E.g. construction, roof joists, floorboards, furniture

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Description: As Level Resistant Materials (Materials and Components) Mind Map on Hardwoods and Softwoods, created by zoebey on 13/05/2014.
Created by: zoebey
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