Timber and Adhesives

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Across
  1. 4. — Clue: Board made from compressed wood chips
  2. 5. — Clue: Strong hardwood used in furniture
  3. 7. — Clue: Thin decorative sheet of wood
  4. 9. — Clue: Common pale softwood used in building
  5. 13. — Clue: Common white woodworking glue
  6. 14. — Clue: Alternating grain direction for strength
  7. 16. — Clue: Dense board with a smooth face
  8. 17. Cement — Clue: Bonds instantly when surfaces touch
Down
  1. 1. — Clue: Natural pattern seen in wood fibres
  2. 2. — Clue: Material made by bonding layers together
  3. 3. — Clue: Smooth fibreboard made with resin
  4. 6. — Clue: Process of drying timber to remove moisture
  5. 8. — Clue: Weather‑resistant hardwood with natural oils
  6. 10. — Clue: Strong two‑part adhesive
  7. 11. — Clue: Reddish‑brown hardwood prized for quality
  8. 12. — Clue: Circular marks where branches once grew
  9. 14. — Clue: Aromatic softwood that resists decay
  10. 15. — Clue: Light softwood often used for framing