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