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Quick questions on Woods and manufactured boards explained: O-Level Design and Technology
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What is natural wood?Show answer
Natural wood is cut directly from trees and divided into two groups:
What are manufactured boards?Show answer
Manufactured boards are made by bonding wood fibres, particles or veneers together with adhesive into large flat sheets. They overcome the limits of natural timber (knots, warping, limited width). The common boards are:
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