General Wood Core Module 2 Societal and Environmental
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General Wood - Core Module 2 Societal and Environmental Impact
Students learn about: Additional Content Students learn about: • a range of techniques and skills to enhance the appearance and/or function of practical projects • select detailing techniques in addition to, or further to, any of the detailing methods chosen in General Wood 1 • conversion and seasoning of timber • identify differences in appearance and properties of radially and tangentially cut boards • explain the need to stack cut timber correctly for seasoning and storage • compare the advantages and disadvantages of air and kiln seasoning (refer to Outcomes 5. 7. 1, 5. 7. 2)
§ There are many ways we can enhance the appearance of timber. Some include: § Finishing methods; Stain, Polyurethane, Spray finishes, Oil finish. § Figured timbers: Burl, Quilted, Birds eye, Book matched. § Contrasting timbers, Contrasting colours. § Find a picture example for each. Appearance Select detailing techniques
§ There are many ways we can enhance the function of timber. Some include: § Laminating veneers/plys into curves § Multi laminated beams (LVL) § Chemically treated to resist attack or rot, eg Treated pine. H 3, H 5, H 7 § Find a picture example for each. Function Select additional detailing techniques
§ Compair: § Through Sawn § Quarter Sawn Conversion & Seasoning Radial vs Tangentially cut boards § Back Sawn § Radial Sawn
§ Show to stack timber for storage. § Why is it important to have air flow? Conversion & Seasoning Stacking timber for seasoning and storage § Why is it important not to have timber unsupported for large spans?
§ Provide a 1 sentence description: § Air Seasoning Conversion & Seasoning Air vs Kiln seasoning § Kiln Seasoning
