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