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