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