Focus on Timber Based Materials is 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, produced in association with Mr Paul Woodward, is available as part of the Focus D&T Online Resource Pack. See below for sample screen and a list of topics.
Selection of Materials or Components:
● Functionality
● Aesthetics
● Availability
● Cost
● Social Factors
● Cultural and Ethical Factors
Forces and Stresses:
● Compression
● Tension
● Shear
● Torsion
● Bending
● Forces Acting on a Hammock
● Reinforcement
and Strengthening
Ecological and Social Footprint:
● Deforestation and Replantation
● Sustainable Design
● The Six Rs of Sustainability
● Repurposing and Upcycling
Sources and Origins of Timber
● Sources of Timber
● Distribution of Forests
Using and Working with Materials:
● The Structure of Wood
● Timber Conversion
● Timber Seasoning
● Timber Treatments
● Hardwoods
● Softwoods
● Manufactured Boards
● Hand Tools
● Machine Tools
Stock Forms, Types and Sizes:
● Stock Sizes
● Manufactured Boards
● Dowels and Mouldings
● Standard Components
Scales of Production:
● One-Off Production
● Batch Production
● Mass Production
● Continuous Production
Specialist Techniques and Processes:
● Wasting Processes
● Deforming Processes
● Reforming Processes
● Addition Processes
● Working to a Tolerance
● Commercial Processes
● Quality Management
Surface Treatments and Finishes:
● Why Finish Woods?
● Surface Preparation
● Dyes and Stains
● Oils and Paints
● Shellac / French Polishing
● Tanalising
● Varnish and Lacquer
● Wax
● Veneer
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