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