How to carve wooden tools and utensils
  • 1. Which wood is generally NOT recommended for carving utensils due to potential toxicity?
A) Birch
B) Maple
C) Cherry
D) Yew
  • 2. What is the primary purpose of a drawknife?
A) Sharpening other tools
B) Removing large amounts of wood quickly
C) Smoothing surfaces
D) Fine detail carving
  • 3. Which grip is generally considered safest when using a sloyd knife?
A) Chest lever grip
B) Hammer grip
C) Thumb grip
D) Power grip
  • 4. What type of cut is often used to begin shaping a spoon bowl?
A) Stop cut
B) Push cut
C) Pull cut
D) Slicing cut
  • 5. What is 'green wood'?
A) Wood that is naturally green in color
B) Freshly cut wood with high moisture content
C) Wood that has been stained green
D) Wood that has been treated with preservatives
  • 6. Which tool is best for hollowing out a spoon bowl?
A) Crook knife
B) Drawknife
C) Sloyd knife
D) Axe
  • 7. What is the benefit of using green wood?
A) More resistant to insects
B) Less likely to split
C) Easier to carve
D) Requires less sharpening
  • 8. What is a common method for preventing wood from splitting during carving?
A) Working with the grain
B) Carving against the grain
C) Using dull tools
D) Applying excessive force
  • 9. Which sharpening tool is best for maintaining the curved blade of a crook knife?
A) Bench grinder
B) Diamond stone
C) Whetstone
D) Leather strop
  • 10. What does 'spoon blank' refer to?
A) A piece of wood prepared for carving into a spoon
B) The discarded wood from spoon carving
C) A specific type of spoon design
D) A finished spoon that is unpainted
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a typical wood carving hand tool?
A) Gouge
B) Plane
C) Knife
D) Chisel
  • 12. What is the purpose of oiling wooden utensils after carving?
A) To make the wood easier to carve
B) To make the wood waterproof
C) To change the color of the wood
D) To protect the wood and prevent cracking
  • 13. Which oil is generally considered food-safe for finishing wooden utensils?
A) Petroleum oil
B) Mineral oil
C) Motor oil
D) Linseed oil
  • 14. What is the most important safety precaution when carving?
A) Carving quickly
B) Ignoring nicks and cuts
C) Keeping your hands behind the blade
D) Using excessive force
  • 15. Which tool is best for creating a flat surface on a piece of wood?
A) Chip Carving Knife
B) Sloyd Knife
C) Axe
D) Crook Knife
  • 16. What is the first step in carving a wooden tool or utensil?
A) Applying finish
B) Starting to carve without a plan
C) Sharpening your tools
D) Selecting the right wood
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a dull knife?
A) Cuts smoothly and effortlessly
B) Tears the wood fibers
C) Requires more force to cut
D) Slips easily
  • 18. What type of wood is Beech?
A) Bamboo
B) Softwood
C) Resinous Wood
D) Hardwood
  • 19. What is the best way to remove wood fibers from the spoon or tool before finishing?
A) Axe
B) Belt Sander
C) Drawknife
D) Sandpaper
  • 20. How many coats of finish should you generally apply to your tool or utensil?
A) One
B) Ten
C) None
D) Two or more
  • 21. What is a common use for a wooden spatula?
A) Painting
B) Construction
C) Cooking
D) Gardening
  • 22. Which of the following woods is considered a softwood?
A) Oak
B) Pine
C) Walnut
D) Maple
  • 23. What is a froe used for?
A) Smoothing surfaces
B) Fine detail carving
C) Hollowing bowls
D) Splitting wood along the grain
  • 24. Which of the following is a good way to protect your workbench while carving?
A) Carve directly on the bench
B) Ignore the workbench
C) Use a carving mat
D) Use your lap
  • 25. What is the 'grain' of wood?
A) The hardness of the wood
B) The direction of the wood fibers
C) The smell of the wood
D) The color of the wood
  • 26. Which type of tool is best for removing bark from a log?
A) Chisel
B) Sloyd Knife
C) Drawknife
D) Gouge
  • 27. What is the recommended grit of sandpaper for final smoothing?
A) 220 or higher
B) 80
C) 60
D) 120
  • 28. What is a 'tang' on a knife?
A) The part of the blade that extends into the handle
B) The sharpest part of the blade
C) The decorative etching on the blade
D) The curve of the blade
  • 29. How should you store green wood blanks?
A) Store in a dry, warm place
B) Leave in direct sunlight
C) Expose to high heat
D) Wrap in plastic or submerge in water
  • 30. What is the best way to learn wood carving?
A) Read books without practicing
B) Buy the most expensive tools
C) Watch videos without doing
D) Practice and take classes
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