Woodworking Wood Types And Properties

Question 1

Which type of wood is classified as a hardwood?

Accepted Answer

Oak

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Pine

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Cedar

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Spruce

Question 2

What does the term 'grain' refer to in woodworking?

Accepted Answer

The pattern of wood fibers

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The weight of the lumber

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The moisture content

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The color of the wood

Question 3

Which wood species is known for its natural resistance to rot and insects?

Accepted Answer

Cedar

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Poplar

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Birch

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Maple

Question 4

What is 'end grain' in a piece of wood?

Accepted Answer

The cross-section exposed when a board is cut perpendicular to the growth rings

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The outer bark of the tree

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The grain visible on the face of a board

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The grain on the narrowest edge of a board

Question 5

Which of the following is a characteristic of softwood compared to hardwood?

Accepted Answer

Generally faster growth and lower density

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Harder and more durable surface

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Always darker in color

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Only grows in tropical regions

Question 6

What is 'figure' in woodworking terminology?

Accepted Answer

Distinctive visual patterns in wood caused by grain variations

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The thickness of a board

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The number of annual rings per inch

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The moisture content percentage