Wood Technology

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  1. 5. A manufactured board made from fine wood fibres compressed with resin (3)
  2. 8. A tree that keeps its leaves all year round (9)
  3. 10. A fine-toothed saw with a stiffening rib, used for accurate joint cutting (6)
  4. 12. A tool used to smooth and flatten wood surfaces (5)
  5. 13. A softwood often used for building frames and decking (5)
  6. 14. The ability of wood to resist being scratched or dented (8)
  7. 17. The common name for wood that comes from coniferous, cone-bearing trees (8)
  8. 18. A strong, rectangular joint used in frame construction (7)
  9. 20. A joint where a piece fits into a cut-out in another (5)
  10. 23. A common softwood that is cheap and readily available (4)
  11. 26. The measure of moisture content in wood (4)
  12. 27. A woodworking tool used for cutting a circular hole (7)
  13. 28. A type of permanent joint often secured with adhesive (5)
  14. 30. The common name for wood that comes from deciduous, broad-leaved trees (8)
  15. 31. The dark central part of a tree trunk, usually denser and more durable (8)
  16. 35. The chemical in wood that gives it its rigidity (6)
  17. 36. A thin layer of natural wood (4)
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  1. 1. A long, thin, wooden fastener used to reinforce joints (4)
  2. 2. A protective coating or finish that provides a clear, tough, high-gloss surface (7)
  3. 3. The outer layer of a tree trunk, which protects the wood (4)
  4. 4. A small, sharp-pointed tool used to mark cutting lines on wood (6)
  5. 5. A method of joining timber at an angle where the ends are cut at 45∘ (5)
  6. 6. The process of sanding wood to achieve a smooth finish (8)
  7. 7. The process of sticking together pieces of wood, often with adhesive (6)
  8. 9. The main component of wood fibre (8)
  9. 11. A tough, durable hardwood often used for high-quality furniture (3)
  10. 13. A cutting tool used to shape wood by shaving off thin layers (5)
  11. 15. The decorative appearance of the wood's fibres (5)
  12. 16. The state of a material when it is resistant to rot and decay (8)
  13. 19. A metal connector driven with a hammer (4)
  14. 21. A type of manufactured board made by gluing together thin layers of veneer (8)
  15. 22. A thin sheet of decorative wood glued onto a manufactured board surface (6)
  16. 24. A saw that cuts on the pull stroke (9)
  17. 25. A joint where two pieces meet at a 90-degree corner, forming an 'L' shape (7)
  18. 26. A tool used to strike a chisel (5)
  19. 29. A type of hardwood known for its deep red colour and use in luxury furniture (8)
  20. 32. The growth rings visible in a cross-section of a tree (5)
  21. 33. Twisting, bending, or cupping in wood caused by moisture change (7)
  22. 34. A tool used to hold two pieces of wood tightly together while the adhesive dries (5)