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Furniture Construction and Selection
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1. Qualities of Hardwoods
Greater dimensional stability
Less pitch
More durability
Harder
Holds nails and screws better
Less likely to dent
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2. Hardwoods commonly used
Maple
Cherry
Pecan
Oak
Walnut
Birch
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3. Qualities of SoftwoodsDevelops checks and cracks
Not as strong as hardwood
Less expensive than hardwood
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4. Softwoods commonly used
Cedar
Pine
Redwood
Cypress
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Wood
Wood Grain: pattern formed as tree grows.
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5. Bonded Wood
Plywood: 3-5 layer of less expensive wood glued together
Particle Board: wood shavings, scraps, and sawdust mixed and pressed under heat.
Wafer Board: Wood chips/pieces bonded with glue and heat.
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6. VeneersDefinition
Thin slices of wood
7. Advantages of using veneers
Solid wood is too expensive
Solid wood is too heavy
Greater strength
Less cost
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8. Wood Grain
Texture produced by the fibers in wood
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9. Wood FinishesStain: adds color and allows the grain of wood to show through, variety of tones
Varnish: covers stain with a durable finish, shine, matte
Paint: covers the grain, solid coverage, endless color choices
Polyurethane: Plastic like finish that protects surface of wood, clear but in a glossy or matte.
Lacquer: High gloss finish, plastic like
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10. Furniture Joints
Important because they affect the life of the furniture, it’s durability, and it’s strength.
11. Types:
Dovetail Dowel
Mortise and Tenon Butt
Tounge n Groove Corner Block
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12. Parts of Upholstered Furniture
FrameShould be kiln dried hardwood (birch is common )Joints should be strengthened
Cushioning materialsSprings in seat basesThick cushioning applied over springs and frame.Foam, fiberfill, and down are used.
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Support Springs in MattressesBox springs
Coils attached to a base covered with padding
14. Coil springs:
Same as box, but not covered or padded
Strongest support
Flat springs:
Frame with flat springs
Less Support
13. Number of coils?
Good quality has 300 or more
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15. Metals in Furniture Construction
Aluminum
Iron
Steel
16. Used for:Lawn chairs
Outdoor furniture
Modern furniture
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17. Advantages and Disadvantages of Using Metal Furnishings
Advantages:Light or heavy
Inexpensive
Strong
Disadvantages:Bends
Dents
Brittle
Rusts and tarnishes
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18. Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker
Natural wood frames with woven stems and branches.
19. Advantages:Light weight
Durable
Inexpensive
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20. Plastic furniture
Advantages:Imitates other materials
Light weight
Durable
Inexpensive
Easy to clean
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21. Buying Case GoodsCase Goods: various types of storage cabinetry…wood is the primary construction material
Check for:Surface finish, back/inside finish
Solid construction
Sturdy base
Working parts
Drawers open smoothly
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22. Buying Upholstered Furniture
Check for:Fabric Quality: patterns match, durable
Construction: frame sturdy, quality craftsmanship
Underlining
Zippers
Spring quality
Comfort
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23. Shopping for Furniture
Information and materials you should take with you when you shop for furniture:
Measurements: what size are door openings, room size, furniture piece
Colors: Carpet, wallpaper, paint, fabric to match
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Identifying Wood Joints
Fill out with information sheets
Work on “Create Your Own Furniture” Project
HW- Furniture Store Scavenger Hunt