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2.2 Manufactured boards
Wood Technology · Grade 11 · 18 lessons in the design
What you will be able to do
- explain the production of wood veneers from logs
- distinguish different types of manufactured boards in woodworking
- describe the manufacturing process of different types of boards
- select the appropriate manufactured board for a specific task
- appreciate the advantages of manufactured boards over solid timber
Key questions
“How are manufactured boards produced?”
“Why are manufactured boards preferred to solid timber?”
Lessons
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What are manufactured boards?
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizIntroduce manufactured boards and why they are used.
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Producing veneers from logs
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain how veneers are produced from logs.
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Veneer cutting methods
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCompare rotary, sliced and sawn veneer.
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Plywood
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe plywood and why the plies are crossed.
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Manufacturing plywood
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the steps in making plywood.
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Battenboard
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe battenboard and its uses.
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Blockboard
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe blockboard and how it differs from battenboard.
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Lamin board
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe lamin board and why it is so stable.
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Chipboard
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe chipboard, its properties and its uses.
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Manufacturing chipboard
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe the steps in making chipboard.
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Fibreboard
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe hardboard and MDF.
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Manufacturing fibreboard
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCompare the wet and dry processes for fibreboard.
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Plastic laminate
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe plastic laminate and how it is made.
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Comparing manufactured boards
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizCompare the manufactured boards and their uses.
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Advantages of manufactured boards
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizExplain why manufactured boards are preferred to solid timber.
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Choosing the right board
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizSelect an appropriate manufactured board for a task.
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Working with manufactured boards
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizDescribe how to cut, join, edge and finish boards safely.
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Review: manufactured boards
40 min · 1 practice tasks · quizReview veneers, boards, their selection and use.