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