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502 Types of Wood Hardwoods come from deciduous trees lose their leaves Walnut mahogany pecan cherry maple oak Expensive does not dent easily Softwoods come from coniferous or evergreen trees do not shed leaves amp can have a cone Cedar redwood pine fir spruce Dents easil ID: 437718

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Furniture Construction

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Types of Wood

Hardwoods: come from deciduous trees (lose their leaves). Walnut, mahogany, pecan, cherry, maple, oak. Expensive, does not dent easily.

Softwoods: come from coniferous or evergreen trees (do not shed leaves & can have a cone). Cedar, redwood, pine, fir, spruce. Dents easily, grain is not as attractive as hardwoods. Slide3

Wood

Solid Wood

: all exposed parts of a piece of furniture is made from whole pieces of wood, usually $$$$, has a tendency to warp, swell, and crack or split

Bonded wood

: bonded by glue and pressure, includes veneered & pressed woodSlide4

Veneered wood

or plywood: created by bonding

3,5,or 7 thin layers

of wood to one another, to a solid core, or pressed wood core. Fine wood is used on the outside and cheaper wood on inside.

ADV: Makes fragile wood stronger

Dis.Adv: adhesive that bonds veneer may not stick, causing veneer to loosen and chip or crack. Slide5

Pressed wood

: made of shavings, veneer scraps, chips, & other small pieces of wood and is called

particleboard

, wafer board, composite board

Used on parts of wood that do not show and can be covered with laminate/plastic covering for durabilitySlide6

Wood Grain or pattern

Lumber is cut to show off the pattern

Stump wood

: irregular grain formed by twisted and irregular growth of tree’s

roots

Crotch wood

: special grain caused by branches growing out from

trunk of tree

Burls

: woody, flattened outgrowths on tree, unique and $$$$$Slide7

Finished and Unfinished Wood

Solid

walnut: exposed wood is same throughout entire piece

Walnut

veneer:

surface is covered with thin sheets of walnut wood while rest of piece is usually particle board or other inexpensive wood

Walnut

finish

: has a finish (paint/varnish) whose color is same as walnutSlide8

Wood Joints

Mortise-and –tenon

: one of the strongest joints, glued tenon fits into mortise (hole), no nails/screws used. Legs of chairsSlide9

Dowel joint

: small wood pegs that are glued into the holes of pieces of wood being joined together. Used as reinforcementSlide10

Dovetail joint

: Used to fasten corner joints in drawers. Found in good-quality furniture. Can take strong pulls or strainsSlide11

Butt joint

: weakest joint. One board is glued or nailed to another.Slide12

Corner Block

: small pieces of wood attached between corner boards, reinforce & support joints. Used in tables, chairs, upholstered furniture frames Slide13

Tongue-and-groove

: tongue is cut on one board and matching groove is cut on another. If done correctly, joint is invisible. Slide14

Mitered joint

: 2 edges are cut at a 45 degree angle and joined to form a square corner. Joint is then glued and sometimes reinforced with nails, dowels, a spline or glue blocksSlide15

Upholstered furniture

Chairs, sofas, and other pieces of padded furniture

All exposed surfaces are covered with fabric so all inner construction details are hidden.

Good quality furniture has durable, well-tailored upholstery fabricSlide16

Plastic Furniture

Less expensive than wood

Lightweight, sturdy, easy to clean

Looks best in modern/contemporary settingsSlide17

Plastic furnitureSlide18

Metal

Popular as indoor and outdoor furniture

Wrought iron, aluminum, chrome…often combined with wood, glass, & fabricSlide19
Slide20

Rattan, Wicker, Bamboo

Combines natural wood frames with woven stems or branchesSlide21

Rattan

Made from stringy, tough stems of palm trees.

Bend easily and are strong, works best in casual setting Slide22

Wicker

Made by weaving thin, flexible branches around a frame, can be varnished or painted, water resistant, durable, natural gloss, lightweightSlide23

Bamboo

Made from tall tropical grasses with hollow stems. Can be combined with rattanSlide24

Glass

Usually combined with metal or wood.

Good for tabletops and cabinet doorsSlide25

Frames, Springs, Cushions

Frames: Upholstered furniture frames are usually made of solid wood or metal. Joints should be secured with screws and corner blocksSlide26

Springs

: part of the inner construction. The type and number determine the quality.

Coil springs

: spiral shaped without padding and covering. Used in heavier furniture. Average chair has 9-12 springs per seat. Slide27

Flat or zigzag springs

: used with lightweight pieces of furniture and are flat, S-shaped springs that may have metal support strips banded across them

Offers firm comfort at a lower priceSlide28

Cushions:

Need to be proper size

Fit snugly into furniture

Give body and support

Usually made of urethane foam or foam rubber. Down or feathers are not durable

Loose fill can also be used for pillows. Will lose shape

Can be molded into any size or shape. Slide29

Finishes

Include stains, sealers, waxes and paints that protect and improve the appearance of the wood surface

Water-based and oil-based stains bring out the natural beauty of woods

Sealers can be penetrating or on the surface of the woodSlide30

Finishes con’t

Plastic sealers resists moisture

Wax is used to preserve the wood and gives an attractive look

Paint is used to hide unattractive surfaces. Can also be used to enhance the look by being decorativeSlide31

Resources

Housing Decisions

pages 343-354

Housing and Interiors

, pages 600-614

www.pierone.com

www.target.com

www.plowandhearth.com

www.wickerparadise

.com

www.furniturebrains.com

www.dixieline.com/woodjoint/woodjoints.htm

www.orinda.k12.ca.us/OIS/IT/wood-joints.htm

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