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==1. Identify at least five common kinds of wood, such as pine, walnut, oak, and cedar. == | ==1. Identify at least five common kinds of wood, such as pine, walnut, oak, and cedar. == | ||
===Pine=== | ===Pine=== | ||
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| + | Pines is among the most commercially important genus of tree, valued for its timber and wood pulp throughout the world. Pine wood is widely used in high-value carpentry items such as furniture, window frames, paneling and floors. Pine is readily available, being among the least expensive forms of lumber. Pine is light yellow to white with a reddish tinge. It darkens to an orange tint with age. The wood is soft and easily shaped with both hand and power tools, making it a very popular choice for wood craft. | ||
===Walnut=== | ===Walnut=== | ||
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===Cedar=== | ===Cedar=== | ||
===Maple=== | ===Maple=== | ||
| + | ===Fir=== | ||
===Cherry=== | ===Cherry=== | ||
===Ash=== | ===Ash=== | ||
| + | ===Beech=== | ||
==2. Know the characteristics for the woods identified, and know one use for each example. == | ==2. Know the characteristics for the woods identified, and know one use for each example. == | ||
Revision as of 00:34, 6 February 2008
1. Identify at least five common kinds of wood, such as pine, walnut, oak, and cedar.
Pine
Pines is among the most commercially important genus of tree, valued for its timber and wood pulp throughout the world. Pine wood is widely used in high-value carpentry items such as furniture, window frames, paneling and floors. Pine is readily available, being among the least expensive forms of lumber. Pine is light yellow to white with a reddish tinge. It darkens to an orange tint with age. The wood is soft and easily shaped with both hand and power tools, making it a very popular choice for wood craft.
