An in-depth examination of Design and Technology Timber Based Materials and the associated tools, machinery, processes and finishes.
This comprehensive study covers both in-school workshop situations and those found in commercial industry.
This title was produced in association with Mr Paul Woodward.
This online title is part of the Focus Design Technology online resource pack.
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Timber Based Materials: Selection of Materials or Components
- Functionality
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Aesthetics
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Availability
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Cost
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Social Factors
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Cultural and Ethical Factors
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Timber Based Materials: Forces and Stresses
- Compression
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Tension
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Shear
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Torsion
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Bending
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Forces Acting on a Hammock
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Reinforcement and Strengthening
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Timber Based Materials: Ecological and Social Footprint
- Deforestation and Replantation
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Sustainable Design
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The Six Rs of Sustainability
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Repurposing and Upcycling
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Timber Based Materials: Sources and Origins
- Sources of Timber
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Distribution of Forests
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Timber Based Materials: Using and Working With Materials
- The Structure of Wood
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Timber Conversion
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Timber Seasoning
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Timber Treatments
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Hardwoods
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Softwoods
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Manufactured Boards
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Hand Tools
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Machine Tools
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Timber Based Materials: Stock Forms, Types and Sizes
- Stock Sizes
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Manufactured Boards
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Dowels and Mouldings
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Standard Components
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Timber: Scales of Production
- One-Off Production
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Batch Production
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Mass Production
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Continuous Production
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Timber: Specialist Techniques and Processes
- Wasting Processes
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Deforming Processes
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Reforming Processes
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Addition Processes
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Working to a Tolerance
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Commercial Processes
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Quality Management
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Timber Based Materials: Surface Treatments and Finishes
- Why Finish Woods?
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Surface Preparation
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Dyes and Stains
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Oils and Paints
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Shellac / French Polishing
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Tanalising
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Varnish and Lacquer
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Wax
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Veneer
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