How to use traditional tools
  • 1. What is a drawknife primarily used for?
A) Shaping wood by drawing the blade towards you
B) Measuring distances
C) Cutting metal
D) Sanding surfaces
  • 2. Which of these is a common use for a hand plane?
A) Drilling holes
B) Smoothing and flattening wood surfaces
C) Driving nails
D) Tightening screws
  • 3. What is the primary function of a spokeshave?
A) Polishing metal
B) Sharpening knives
C) Shaping curved wood surfaces
D) Sawing logs
  • 4. A froe is used for what purpose?
A) Splitting wood along the grain
B) Carving intricate details
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) Faster cutting speed
B) Greater control and precision
C) Less physical effort
D) Ability to cut thicker materials
  • 6. What is the purpose of a chisel?
A) Measuring angles
B) Applying glue
C) Holding pieces together
D) Shaping and removing wood
  • 7. What safety precaution is most important when using a sharp tool?
A) Rushing the task
B) Working in a poorly lit area
C) Wearing thick gloves
D) Maintaining a firm grip and controlled movements
  • 8. What is a mortise and tenon joint?
A) A type of wood glue
B) A metal fastener
C) A wood joinery technique involving a slot (mortise) and a projecting tongue (tenon)
D) A type of screw
  • 9. What tool is used to bore holes in wood?
A) Pliers
B) Brace and bit
C) Screwdriver
D) Hammer
  • 10. What is a coping saw primarily used for?
A) Cutting curves and intricate shapes
B) Sanding large surfaces
C) Driving nails into wood
D) Cutting straight lines in thick lumber
  • 11. Why is sharpening tools important?
A) To increase the tool's weight
B) To make the tool look nicer
C) To improve cutting efficiency and safety
D) To prevent rust
  • 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) Pressure-treated wood
B) Hardwoods like oak or maple
C) Softwoods like basswood or pine
D) Burls
  • 14. What is the purpose of a marking gauge?
A) To sharpen tools
B) To drive nails
C) To measure angles
D) To scribe a line parallel to an edge
  • 15. What is the benefit of using beeswax on wooden tools?
A) Protecting and lubricating the tool
B) Increasing the tool's weight
C) Changing the tool's color
D) Making the tool magnetic
  • 16. Which tool is used for tightening nuts and bolts?
A) Screwdriver
B) Wrench
C) Pliers
D) Hammer
  • 17. What is the correct way to swing an axe?
A) Closing your eyes
B) Keeping your arms completely straight
C) Using a controlled and balanced swing
D) Swinging wildly and forcefully
  • 18. What is a plumb bob used for?
A) Measuring angles
B) Cutting wood
C) Sanding surfaces
D) Establishing a vertical reference line
  • 19. What is the purpose of a level?
A) To cut wood
B) To drive screws
C) To determine if a surface is horizontal or vertical
D) To measure length
  • 20. What is the function of a rasp?
A) Cutting wood
B) Measuring angles
C) Smoothing wood surfaces
D) Coarsely shaping wood or metal
  • 21. Which of the following is used to hold wood in place while working?
A) A vise
B) A froe
C) A spokeshave
D) A plumb bob
  • 22. What does 'kerf' refer to in woodworking?
A) The type of wood grain
B) The width of the cut made by a saw
C) The angle of a chisel
D) The length of a nail
  • 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) Cutting curves
B) Ensuring a corner is square (90 degrees)
C) Driving nails
D) Measuring angles other than 90 degrees
  • 25. What is a countersink bit used for?
A) Creating a conical recess for a screw head
B) Cutting metal
C) Drilling very deep holes
D) Smoothing wood surfaces
  • 26. What is a rip saw designed for?
A) Cutting curves
B) Cutting wood along the grain
C) Cutting metal
D) Cutting wood against the grain
  • 27. What is a crosscut saw designed for?
A) Ripping fabric
B) Cutting metal
C) Cutting wood along the grain
D) Cutting wood against the grain
  • 28. What is linseed oil used for in woodworking?
A) Finishing and protecting wood
B) Sharpening tools
C) Gluing wood together
D) Removing rust
  • 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 paint it a certain color
B) To break it in
C) To discard it
D) To make it perfectly aligned or square
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