How to use traditional tools
  • 1. What is a drawknife primarily used for?
A) Cutting metal
B) Sanding surfaces
C) Measuring distances
D) Shaping wood by drawing the blade towards you
  • 2. Which of these is a common use for a hand plane?
A) Drilling holes
B) Driving nails
C) Smoothing and flattening wood surfaces
D) Tightening screws
  • 3. What is the primary function of a spokeshave?
A) Shaping curved wood surfaces
B) Polishing metal
C) Sharpening knives
D) Sawing logs
  • 4. A froe is used for what purpose?
A) Splitting wood along the grain
B) Applying finishes
C) Joining wood at angles
D) Carving intricate details
  • 5. What is the main advantage of using a handsaw over a power saw in some situations?
A) Greater control and precision
B) Less physical effort
C) Ability to cut thicker materials
D) Faster cutting speed
  • 6. What is the purpose of a chisel?
A) Shaping and removing wood
B) Applying glue
C) Measuring angles
D) Holding pieces together
  • 7. What safety precaution is most important when using a sharp tool?
A) Maintaining a firm grip and controlled movements
B) Working in a poorly lit area
C) Rushing the task
D) Wearing thick gloves
  • 8. What is a mortise and tenon joint?
A) A metal fastener
B) A type of wood glue
C) A type of screw
D) A wood joinery technique involving a slot (mortise) and a projecting tongue (tenon)
  • 9. What tool is used to bore holes in wood?
A) Screwdriver
B) Pliers
C) Brace and bit
D) Hammer
  • 10. What is a coping saw primarily used for?
A) Cutting curves and intricate shapes
B) Driving nails into wood
C) Sanding large surfaces
D) Cutting straight lines in thick lumber
  • 11. Why is sharpening tools important?
A) To increase the tool's weight
B) To prevent rust
C) To improve cutting efficiency and safety
D) To make the tool look nicer
  • 12. What is a mallet used for?
A) Sawing wood
B) Driving nails
C) Striking chisels and other tools
D) Measuring distances
  • 13. What type of wood is generally easier to carve?
A) Hardwoods like oak or maple
B) Softwoods like basswood or pine
C) Burls
D) Pressure-treated wood
  • 14. What is the purpose of a marking gauge?
A) To drive nails
B) To scribe a line parallel to an edge
C) To measure angles
D) To sharpen tools
  • 15. What is the benefit of using beeswax on wooden tools?
A) Making the tool magnetic
B) Protecting and lubricating the tool
C) Changing the tool's color
D) Increasing the tool's weight
  • 16. Which tool is used for tightening nuts and bolts?
A) Hammer
B) Wrench
C) Screwdriver
D) Pliers
  • 17. What is the correct way to swing an axe?
A) Swinging wildly and forcefully
B) Closing your eyes
C) Keeping your arms completely straight
D) Using a controlled and balanced swing
  • 18. What is a plumb bob used for?
A) Establishing a vertical reference line
B) Measuring angles
C) Sanding surfaces
D) Cutting wood
  • 19. What is the purpose of a level?
A) To determine if a surface is horizontal or vertical
B) To cut wood
C) To measure length
D) To drive screws
  • 20. What is the function of a rasp?
A) Smoothing wood surfaces
B) Measuring angles
C) Cutting wood
D) Coarsely shaping wood or metal
  • 21. Which of the following is used to hold wood in place while working?
A) A froe
B) A vise
C) A spokeshave
D) A plumb bob
  • 22. What does 'kerf' refer to in woodworking?
A) The length of a nail
B) The width of the cut made by a saw
C) The angle of a chisel
D) The type of wood grain
  • 23. What is shellac?
A) A tool lubricant
B) A wood finishing product
C) A type of glue
D) A wood filler
  • 24. What is a try square used for?
A) Measuring angles other than 90 degrees
B) Driving nails
C) Cutting curves
D) Ensuring a corner is square (90 degrees)
  • 25. What is a countersink bit used for?
A) Creating a conical recess for a screw head
B) Smoothing wood surfaces
C) Drilling very deep holes
D) Cutting metal
  • 26. What is a rip saw designed for?
A) Cutting curves
B) Cutting metal
C) Cutting wood against the grain
D) Cutting wood along the grain
  • 27. What is a crosscut saw designed for?
A) Cutting metal
B) Ripping fabric
C) Cutting wood against the grain
D) Cutting wood along the grain
  • 28. What is linseed oil used for in woodworking?
A) Finishing and protecting wood
B) Removing rust
C) Sharpening tools
D) Gluing wood together
  • 29. What is a bevel?
A) A type of nail
B) A wood joint
C) A straight edge
D) An angle that is not a right angle
  • 30. What does it mean to 'true' a tool?
A) To break it in
B) To make it perfectly aligned or square
C) To paint it a certain color
D) To discard it
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