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