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1. Hardwoods

Linear chain molecules with strong primary bonds between adjacent polymer chains. Becomes irreversibly cured when heated.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.

2. Fibre optic

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperLinear chain molecules with strong primary bonds between adjacent polymer chains. Becomes irreversibly cured when heated.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.

3. Flat pack furniture

Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Linear chain molecules with strong primary bonds between adjacent polymer chains. Becomes irreversibly cured when heated.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.

4. Thermoset

Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperLinear chain molecules with strong primary bonds between adjacent polymer chains. Becomes irreversibly cured when heated.

5. Frame structure

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.A type of structure in which a skeleton of materials supports the weight of the other parts. E.g a bikeWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.

6. Glass reinforced plastic

Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Composite material from glass fibre. Boats are made from grpFurniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaper

7. Evaluation

Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.To consider or study something carefully and decide how good or bad it is.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.

8. Alloy

Mixture of metalsCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaper

9. Lever

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.A simple machine that consists of a rigid bar that pivots about a fixed point.

10. Softwoods

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Wood from coniferous trees that are generally evergreen. In lumber - relatively uninteresting grain structure. Often used for building framing. Examples - cedar - pine.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.

11. Monocoque

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperFrench word meaning single shell. it depends on the covering or skin to provide the required strength to resist the stresses of flightCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.

12. Shape

Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.The two-dimensional contour that characterizes an object or area - in contrast to three-dimensional form.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaper

13. Thermoplastics

When heated become soft - so they can be bent. This process can be repeated. They are reusable - recycledFurniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.

14. Risk assessment

Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.The process of measuring riskFurniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaper

15. Design specification

Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.The precise requirements of a design developed from the brief including a full list of the criteria against which the design can be evaluated.I. can be bullet pointed but must be justified

16. Medium density fiberboard

More commonly called mdf - this sheet good is made by breaking down hardwood or softwood residual into fibers - it is combined with a wax and resin binder and then formed into panels by applying high temperature and pressure.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaper

17. Laser cutter

Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperCut - etch and shape a range of materials with great precision.

18. Function

Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.PurposeFurniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaper

19. Urea formaldehyde

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.This is a type of thermosetting plastic which uses compression moulding to make electrical components such as plugs and fuses.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.

20. Anthropometric

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperRelating to measurement of the physical characteristics of the body - such as height and weightWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.

21. Social issues

Issues (flag burning - gun control - abortion - obscenity - prayer in school - capital punishment - hay rights - and evolution) that reflect personal values more than economic issuesWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaper

22. Ultralow blanching

Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperA process used in the food industry to increase the firmness of canned vegetables and maintain their shelf lifeWood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.

23. Output

24. Justify

Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperCable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Explain or prove your thinking

25. Pine

Wood from broad leafed deciduous trees that loose their leaves. Complex in structure with larger percentage of rays and two longitudinal cells - small diameter (fibers) and large diameter (vessels - pores). Both of which transport the sap of the tree. In lumber - shows beautiful patters of rays and vessels. Often used for fine furniture and interior finish details. Examples - cherry - mahogany - oak. Balsa wood is a hardwood although it isn't hard to work with.Cable made from strands of glass that carry data as light. They make transmitting data faster.Furniture that you build yourself that saves on storage and transportation costs so end product is cheaperSoftwood used for furniture and building materials. Relatively cheap

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