resistant materials y11 mocks
beech- hardwood
pink tint, close grain, tough, durable, smooth to finish, used for toys, laminate furniture, not resistant to mositure or outdoor use
mahogany- hardwood
dark red colour, very close grain, fine finish, high-quality, expensive, environmental issues (deforestation in rainforests), used for high-quality furniture, jewelry boxes
oak- hardwood
unique, attractive grain, tough, durable, used for high-quality furniture, building boats and houses, wine barrels, expensive and becoming rare as harder to work than some woods
balsa- hardwood
pale, wide grain, very soft, easy to form, too weak for most products, used for model making, primary school projects
jelutong- hardwood
close, even grain, easy to cut and shape, too soft for structural purposes, used for model making, vacuum forming moulds
birch- hardwood
even grain, easy to cut and shape, liable to rot and insect attacks, used for veneers in furniture
ash- hardwood
light coloured, smooth, straight-grained, finishes well, strong and flexible, liable to rot and insect attacks, used for ladders, walking sticks, sports equipment, oars