design and technology @ nightingale academy wood and joining wood
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Design and Technology @ Nightingale Academy
Wood and Joining Wood
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, you should:• Be able to clearly define the three
classifications of wood• Be able to describe how to join wood
together• Be able to describe how the term
’sustainable’ and how it relates to wood
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Classifications of Wood
Wood comes in three different classifications:
• Hardwood• Softwood• Manufactured Board
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Softwood – Natural Wood
• Natural material• Comes from evergreen trees• Tends to give longer lengths than
hardwoods• Tends to be cheaper than hardwoods
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Examples
• Scots Pine• Red Ceader• Larch
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Hardwoods – Natural Wood
• Natural material• Comes from deciduous trees• Tends to be more expensive than
hardwoods• Tends to be harder wearing than
softwoods
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Examples
• Oak• Mahogany• Teak
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Manufactured Boards – Man made wood
• Comes in large boards• Manufactured by gluing wood or
wood fibres together• Produces constant strength and
texture• Easy to work with• ‘Veneers’ can be used to add a more
aesthetic finish
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Example
• Blockboard• Hardboard• MDF• Plywood
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Task 1
• Complete question 1 on your worksheet in your class book in as much detail as possible
5 Minutes
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Sustainability
Timber is often referred to as a sustainable material.
But why????????
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Sustainability
This is when the environment is thought about when designing a product.
• Transportation costs• Material usage• Sourcing of material
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Timber and the Environment
• Trees can be replanted to replace those cut down for their timber
• Wood can easily be recycled/reused• Manufactured boards can be used to
limit the number of trees which are cut down
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Timber and the Environment
• Forest Stewardship Council
• Promote responsible management of the worlds forests
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Task 2
• Complete question 2 on your worksheet in your class book in as much detail as possible
10 Minutes
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Joining Wood
• Traditional wood joints• Knock-down fittings
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Traditional Wood Joints
• Give the product extra structural strength
• Time consuming• Tend to be on more expensive
product
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