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Is wood a metal?
No
What does not get dry in sunlight?
Metal do not dry in sunlight
Why do semi trailers have wooden floors and not metal?
Couple of reasons. One, wood is cheaper and easier to replace. Two, wood is more resilient than metal, and if it bends, it won't necessarily be permanently bent that way. Three, wood is lighter than metal. Four, if dunnage needs to be nailed into the floor (for example, to keep freight stationary), it can be done with a wooden floor.
What is stronger wood or metal?
no wood is not stronger than steel. yes becasue steel is stronger than wood.
What was developed for scientific exploration of chemicals was it wood metal or plastic?
metal
Does paint dry faster on wood or metal?
Most paint dries faster on wood.
Do gum dry on wood faster or on metal faster?
obviously on wood dumb,it absorbs the liquid in it.
What material is lighter wood or metal?
a tone of bricks You should be specific on this question, dry wood, wet wood, also what kind of wood? It does matter, this goes for the metal too. { vgtalotta } [at] { hotmail } [dot] { com }
What is Wood's metal?
It would help if you were more specific other than a metal and wood combination, but Ironwood is the strongest wood out there, if that helps you.
What is wood plus metal?
It would help if you were more specific other than a metal and wood combination, but Ironwood is the strongest wood out there, if that helps you.
Is a wooden computer work station or a metal computer work station more durable?
Metal is more durable then wood and will last longer. Metal can handle marks or spills better then wood. If you spill liquid on wood it can rot easily
Is metal heavier than wood?
it is more dense
What metal is made of wood's metal?
Wood is wood. It is not metal, it is a living thing.
What is the holding power of a dry wall screw into metal stud?
They hold very well, better than into wood.
Does dry wood expand?
No wood does not expand when its dry
What is the best glue to glue wood to metal?
Try this web site, there are more just do a google search http://www.best-deal.com/search/landing/query/wood+to+metal+adhesive/s/google/koid/4172337202/?query=wood+to+metal+adhesive&gclid=CKvLy8rS0LcCFWlp7AodWnQAMA
is a metal or wood office desk better?
This is really a matter of preferance whether a metal desk or a wood office desk is better. Metal might dent a little more eaisly than wood dseks, but it is a personal prefernace.
