How to do basic woodworking
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a try square?
A) To measure angles
B) To drive nails
C) To check for squareness
D) To cut curves
  • 2. Which type of saw is best for cutting curves?
A) Rip saw
B) Circular saw
C) Jigsaw
D) Hand saw
  • 3. What is the best way to prevent tear-out when crosscutting?
A) Cut faster
B) Sharpen the blade less
C) Apply more pressure
D) Use a backing board
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common type of wood joinery?
A) Butt Joint
B) Spiral Joint
C) Dovetail Joint
D) Mortise and Tenon Joint
  • 5. What grit sandpaper is typically used for final sanding before finishing?
A) 60
B) 120
C) 80
D) 220
  • 6. Which safety gear is essential when using power tools?
A) Necklace
B) Short sleeves
C) Flip-flops
D) Safety Glasses
  • 7. What does 'ripping' a board mean?
A) Cutting across the grain
B) Sanding a board
C) Cutting along the grain
D) Gluing boards together
  • 8. What is the purpose of wood glue?
A) To bond wood pieces together
B) To protect from insects
C) To stain the wood
D) To seal the wood
  • 9. What is a countersink bit used for?
A) Driving screws
B) Drilling large holes
C) Removing nails
D) Creating a recess for screw heads
  • 10. Which is a hard wood?
A) Pine
B) Cedar
C) Oak
D) Fir
  • 11. What is a wood plane used for?
A) Drilling holes
B) Smoothing wood surfaces
C) Cutting wood
D) Measuring angles
  • 12. What is the purpose of a wood finish?
A) To attract insects
B) To protect and enhance the wood
C) To make the wood harder to cut
D) To make the wood weaker
  • 13. What type of wood is commonly used for outdoor projects?
A) Poplar
B) Cedar
C) Basswood
D) Pine
  • 14. Which of these is a type of wood veneer?
A) Bookmatched
B) Spalted
C) Burled
D) Knotty
  • 15. What is wood filler used for?
A) Sanding wood
B) Gluing wood together
C) Cutting wood
D) Filling holes and imperfections
  • 16. What is the purpose of a clamp?
A) To cut wood
B) To measure wood
C) To sand wood
D) To hold pieces together while gluing
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a type of wood stain?
A) Gel
B) Oil-based
C) Lacquer
D) Water-based
  • 18. What does 'kerf' refer to?
A) The length of the board
B) The type of wood
C) The angle of the cut
D) The width of the saw cut
  • 19. What is the purpose of a rasp?
A) Finishing wood
B) Shaping wood
C) Cutting wood
D) Measuring wood
  • 20. What is the benefit of pre-drilling a screw hole?
A) Makes the screw more visible
B) Makes the screw easier to remove
C) Makes the screw rust faster
D) Prevents the wood from splitting
  • 21. What type of finish provides a durable, glossy surface?
A) Polyurethane
B) Oil
C) Wax
D) Shellac
  • 22. What is the purpose of a countersink?
A) Allows the screw head to sit flush with the surface.
B) Cuts a dado joint
C) Helps to remove splinters
D) For marking measurements
  • 23. What is the benefit of using a wood conditioner?
A) Helps to ensure the stain is absorbed evenly.
B) Makes it easier to glue
C) Increases the wood's hardness.
D) Protects the wood from water damage.
  • 24. Which is a softwood?
A) Maple
B) Pine
C) Walnut
D) Cherry
  • 25. What is used to precisely mark and transfer angles?
A) Combination Square
B) Framing Square
C) Sliding Bevel
D) Speed Square
  • 26. What is used to make a rabbet?
A) Clamp
B) Block Plane
C) Mallet
D) Router
  • 27. Which of these power tools is best for making precise and repeatable cuts?
A) Belt Sander
B) Angle Grinder
C) Orbital Sander
D) Miter Saw
  • 28. Which of these is generally not considered a good woodworking practice?
A) Checking for squareness before gluing
B) Forcing a tool to perform a task beyond its capacity
C) Regularly sharpening tools
D) Planning out each step of a project
  • 29. What is the primary purpose of applying a sealer before staining?
A) To make the wood waterproof
B) To control the stain absorption rate
C) To add color to the wood
D) To protect the wood from scratches
  • 30. What is the first step when sanding a wood project?
A) Start with a high grit sandpaper
B) Sand in a circular motion
C) Apply finish before sanding
D) Start with a lower grit sandpaper
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