Title: Identify the benefits of the major woods and wood products used in cabinetmaking.
Course: Cabinetmaking I (17007-I) > Section: Performing Basic Cabinetmaking Skills

Identification should include the benefits of each of the following:

- Hardwood
- Softwood
- Plywood
- medium density fiberboard (MDF)
- Melamine

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the differences between a conifer and a deciduous tree?
- When is hardwood a better choice than melamine?
- When is plywood a better choice than solid wood?
- Why is panel stock undersized?
- What is the difference between red oak and white oak?
- What are the differences in wood gradings?