DT5 · Properties 1 / Properties 2 / Tools / joints 1 Timber-based materials mind map

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DT5 · Properties 1 / Properties 2 / Tools / joints 1 Timber-based materials mind map

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Properties 1

Conversion and seasoning: Saw logs; dry and control moisture
Hardwoods: Oak, mahogany, balsa; diverse properties
Ash and beech: Ash: tough/flexible; beech: close grain
Softwoods: Pine, cedar, larch; grade and conditions

Properties 2

Spruce: Spruce: light/workable; protect for exposure
Manufactured boards: Plywood layers; MDF fibres; chipboard chips
Grain and lamination: Grain direction; bonded alternating veneers
Product selection: Toys: safe edges; furniture: stable assembly

Tools / joints 1

Stock forms: Sections, dowels and fittings; allow kerf
Marking and cutting: Datum, square, secured cut and allowance
Drilling and chiselling: Pilot, countersink and controlled waste
Planing and sanding: Flatten, smooth, extract dust, prepare finish

Connections

Properties 1 → Properties 2: source, grain and board construction affect performance