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, & fabricSlide19Slide20
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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