Wood Science and Technology

  1. Secondary Wood Processing
    1. Wood Machining
      1. Cutting Mechanics
        1. Cutting Forces
          1. Chip Formation
            1. Tool Geometry
              1. Cutting Angles
              2. Sawing Operations
                1. Rip Sawing
                  1. Cross Cutting
                    1. Curve Cutting
                      1. Blade Selection
                        1. Feed Rates
                        2. Planing Operations
                          1. Surface Planing
                            1. Thickness Planing
                              1. Knife Angles
                                1. Feed Speeds
                                  1. Surface Quality
                                  2. Shaping and Molding
                                    1. Profile Cutting
                                      1. Router Operations
                                        1. Spindle Molding
                                          1. Tool Selection
                                          2. Turning Operations
                                            1. Spindle Turning
                                              1. Faceplate Turning
                                                1. Tool Types
                                                  1. Cutting Speeds
                                                  2. Boring and Drilling
                                                    1. Hole Types
                                                      1. Drill Bit Selection
                                                        1. Feed Rates
                                                          1. Tear-out Prevention
                                                          2. Sanding Operations
                                                            1. Abrasive Types
                                                              1. Grit Selection
                                                                1. Sanding Patterns
                                                                  1. Dust Control
                                                                  2. Tool Maintenance
                                                                    1. Sharpening Techniques
                                                                      1. Tool Life
                                                                        1. Replacement Criteria
                                                                      2. Wood Joining
                                                                        1. Mechanical Fasteners
                                                                          1. Nails
                                                                            1. Nail Types
                                                                              1. Holding Power
                                                                                1. Withdrawal Resistance
                                                                                2. Screws
                                                                                  1. Screw Types
                                                                                    1. Thread Design
                                                                                      1. Pilot Holes
                                                                                      2. Bolts
                                                                                        1. Bolt Types
                                                                                          1. Washer Requirements
                                                                                            1. Torque Specifications
                                                                                            2. Dowels
                                                                                              1. Dowel Materials
                                                                                                1. Joint Design
                                                                                                  1. Alignment Methods
                                                                                                2. Traditional Joinery
                                                                                                  1. Mortise and Tenon
                                                                                                    1. Dovetail Joints
                                                                                                      1. Finger Joints
                                                                                                        1. Lap Joints
                                                                                                          1. Dado Joints
                                                                                                          2. Modern Joining Methods
                                                                                                            1. Biscuit Joints
                                                                                                              1. Pocket Screws
                                                                                                                1. Lamello Joints
                                                                                                                  1. Domino Joints
                                                                                                                2. Adhesive Bonding
                                                                                                                  1. Adhesion Theory
                                                                                                                    1. Mechanical Interlocking
                                                                                                                      1. Specific Adhesion
                                                                                                                        1. Chemical Bonding
                                                                                                                          1. Surface Energy
                                                                                                                          2. Wood Surface Preparation
                                                                                                                            1. Surface Smoothness
                                                                                                                              1. Moisture Content
                                                                                                                                1. Contamination Removal
                                                                                                                                  1. Activation Methods
                                                                                                                                  2. Adhesive Types
                                                                                                                                    1. Protein-Based Adhesives
                                                                                                                                      1. Animal Glues
                                                                                                                                        1. Casein Glues
                                                                                                                                          1. Soy-Based Glues
                                                                                                                                          2. Thermosetting Adhesives
                                                                                                                                            1. Urea-Formaldehyde
                                                                                                                                              1. Phenol-Formaldehyde
                                                                                                                                                1. Melamine-Formaldehyde
                                                                                                                                                  1. Resorcinol-Formaldehyde
                                                                                                                                                  2. Thermoplastic Adhesives
                                                                                                                                                    1. Polyvinyl Acetate
                                                                                                                                                      1. Hot Melt Adhesives
                                                                                                                                                        1. Contact Adhesives
                                                                                                                                                        2. Structural Adhesives
                                                                                                                                                          1. Epoxy Resins
                                                                                                                                                            1. Polyurethane Adhesives
                                                                                                                                                              1. Structural Acrylics
                                                                                                                                                            2. Bonding Process
                                                                                                                                                              1. Adhesive Application
                                                                                                                                                                1. Spread Rate
                                                                                                                                                                  1. Application Methods
                                                                                                                                                                    1. Open Time
                                                                                                                                                                      1. Assembly Time
                                                                                                                                                                      2. Pressure Application
                                                                                                                                                                        1. Clamping Systems
                                                                                                                                                                          1. Pressure Distribution
                                                                                                                                                                            1. Pressure Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                            2. Curing Conditions
                                                                                                                                                                              1. Temperature Control
                                                                                                                                                                                1. Time Requirements
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Humidity Effects
                                                                                                                                                                                2. Bond Quality Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Shear Strength Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Delamination Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Durability Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Non-Destructive Testing
                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Wood Finishing
                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Surface Preparation
                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Sanding Progression
                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Grain Raising
                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Cleaning Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Defect Repair
                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Staining and Coloring
                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Stain Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Water-Based Stains
                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Oil-Based Stains
                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Gel Stains
                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Chemical Stains
                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Dye Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Aniline Dyes
                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Metal Complex Dyes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Application Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Bleaching
                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Oxalic Acid
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Two-Part Bleaches
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Chlorine Bleaches
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    2. Filling and Sealing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Wood Fillers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Paste Fillers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Liquid Fillers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Application Techniques
                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Sealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Washcoat Sealers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Barrier Coats
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Compatibility Issues
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Finish Types
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Penetrating Finishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Oil Finishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Wax Finishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Oil-Wax Combinations
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        2. Surface Finishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Lacquers
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Nitrocellulose Lacquer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Acrylic Lacquer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Catalyzed Lacquer
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Varnishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Alkyd Varnishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Polyurethane Varnishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Phenolic Varnishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Shellac
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Types and Grades
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Application Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Repair Techniques
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Water-Based Finishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Acrylic Finishes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Polyurethane Dispersions
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Hybrid Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              2. Application Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Brush Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Brush Selection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Technique
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Flow and Leveling
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Spray Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Spray Equipment
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Spray Patterns
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Overspray Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            2. Wipe-On Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Cloth Selection
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Application Technique
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Build-Up Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2. Dip Application
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Tank Systems
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Viscosity Control
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Drainage Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      2. Finish Defects and Repair
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        1. Common Defects
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          1. Orange Peel
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            1. Fish Eyes
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              1. Blushing
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                1. Crawling
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                2. Repair Methods
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  1. Sanding and Recoating
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    1. Spot Repairs
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      1. Complete Refinishing

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