How to carve useful tools from wood
  • 1. What is the most important factor when selecting wood for carving tools?
A) Color of the wood
B) Grain direction and density
C) Smell of the wood
D) Age of the tree
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally considered easiest to carve?
A) Walnut
B) Oak
C) Basswood
D) Maple
  • 3. What is the primary function of a drawknife?
A) Roughing out small pieces
B) Shaping long, straight edges
C) Drilling holes
D) Fine detail carving
  • 4. A gouge is best used for what type of cuts?
A) Cutting tenons
B) Cutting mortises
C) Straight, flat cuts
D) Curved or concave cuts
  • 5. What is the purpose of 'roughing out' a piece?
A) Adding fine details
B) Sanding the surface
C) Removing excess material
D) Applying finish
  • 6. What type of wood is best for making a mallet?
A) Cork wood
B) Softwood like pine
C) Balsa wood
D) Hardwood like maple or beech
  • 7. What is a 'tang' on a knife?
A) The sharpest part of the blade
B) The decorative markings on the blade
C) The sheath for the blade
D) The part of the blade that extends into the handle
  • 8. Which sharpening stone grit is best for initial sharpening of a dull tool?
A) Coarse grit
B) Medium grit
C) Fine grit
D) Honing steel
  • 9. What is 'honing'?
A) Polishing the cutting edge
B) Hardening the steel
C) Removing large amounts of material
D) Softening the steel
  • 10. What is the best way to prevent wood from splitting when carving?
A) Carve against the grain
B) Use blunt tools
C) Carve with the grain
D) Work very quickly
  • 11. What is the purpose of a push cut?
A) To hammer the blade through wood
B) To pull the blade towards you
C) To use the thumb to push the blade through the wood
D) To use the entire body to push
  • 12. Which safety precaution is most important when using carving tools?
A) Always cut away from yourself
B) Use dull tools for better control
C) Wear gloves without finger protection
D) Carve in a dimly lit area
  • 13. What is a 'spoon knife' typically used for?
A) Making intricate relief carvings
B) Hollowing out spoons and bowls
C) Splitting wood
D) Sharpening other knives
  • 14. What finish is food-safe for wooden utensils?
A) Lacquer
B) Polyurethane
C) Varnish
D) Mineral oil
  • 15. What does 'feather sticking' mean?
A) Gluing feathers to wood
B) Carving feather shapes
C) Creating thin shavings on a stick for fire starting.
D) Applying a feather design
  • 16. What is the best way to store carving tools?
A) In a damp environment to prevent rusting
B) Exposed to sunlight
C) Stacked on top of each other
D) In a tool roll or box to protect the edges
  • 17. What is the purpose of a strop?
A) To align the blade's microscopic teeth.
B) To apply oil to the blade
C) To remove rust
D) To test the blade's sharpness
  • 18. What is the benefit of using green wood for carving?
A) It requires no sharpening.
B) It's less likely to crack.
C) It's easier to carve than dry wood.
D) It's more durable.
  • 19. What is 'relief carving'?
A) Carving below the surface.
B) Carving a completely three-dimensional object.
C) Carving on a flat surface.
D) Carving a design that projects from the background.
  • 20. What is the meaning of 'seasoning' wood?
A) Allowing wood to dry slowly to reduce cracking.
B) Painting wood with a sealant.
C) Soaking wood in water.
D) Adding spices to wood for flavor.
  • 21. What is a crook knife used for?
A) To sharpen other knives.
B) To split wood.
C) To carve the inside curve of a spoon or bowl.
D) To carve straight lines.
  • 22. When should you sharpen your carving tools?
A) Frequently, before they become dull.
B) Only when they are completely blunt.
C) After every project.
D) Once a month.
  • 23. What is the best angle to hold a carving knife for a controlled cut?
A) Perpendicular to the wood.
B) A steep angle.
C) Any angle will work.
D) A shallow angle.
  • 24. What type of gloves are best for carving?
A) Cut-resistant gloves.
B) No gloves.
C) Latex gloves.
D) Thick leather gloves.
  • 25. Which is the best method to remove small splinters from a carving project?
A) Pulling them out with tweezers.
B) Sanding them down.
C) Leaving them in place.
D) Using a sharp knife to shave them away.
  • 26. What is the best wood for making a bow drill?
A) Flexible, springy wood such as hazel or willow
B) Balsa wood
C) Softwood like pine
D) Dense hardwood like oak
  • 27. What is the best way to stabilize a carving project while working?
A) Using tape.
B) Using clamps or a vise.
C) Holding it in your lap.
D) Using glue.
  • 28. What is 'whittling'?
A) Carving small shapes with a knife.
B) Turning wood on a lathe.
C) Carving elaborate designs.
D) Using a chisel to remove large amounts of wood.
  • 29. What should you do if you cut yourself while carving?
A) Apply glue to the wound.
B) Rub dirt on the wound.
C) Clean the wound and apply a bandage.
D) Ignore it and keep carving.
  • 30. What is the purpose of beeswax in woodworking?
A) To make the wood more flexible
B) To harden the wood
C) To stain the wood
D) To protect and polish the wood
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