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