How to carve wood - Test
  • 1. What is the most important safety precaution when wood carving?
A) Carving with bare hands.
B) Using the sharpest knife possible.
C) Always cut away from yourself.
D) Working in a dimly lit area.
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally considered easiest for beginners?
A) Basswood
B) Rosewood
C) Oak
D) Maple
  • 3. What does 'grain direction' refer to?
A) The color of the wood.
B) The weight of the wood.
C) The direction of the wood fibers.
D) The smell of the wood.
  • 4. Which tool is commonly used for roughing out large areas of wood?
A) Detail knife
B) V-tool
C) Skew chisel
D) Gouge
  • 5. What is a 'stop cut' used for?
A) To sharpen the knife.
B) To prevent the wood from splitting beyond the desired cut.
C) To stain the wood.
D) To glue pieces together.
  • 6. What type of finish is often applied to wood carvings?
A) Vinegar
B) Motor oil
C) Wax
D) Bleach
  • 7. Which grip provides the most control for detailed carving?
A) Hammer grip
B) Overhand grip
C) Palm grip
D) Thumb push grip
  • 8. What does 'honing' a knife refer to?
A) Straightening the edge.
B) Rusting the edge.
C) Removing metal to sharpen the edge.
D) Dulling the edge.
  • 9. What is the purpose of a carving mallet?
A) To hold the wood in place.
B) To provide additional force to a chisel or gouge.
C) To smooth the wood surface.
D) To measure the wood.
  • 10. What is 'chip carving'?
A) Burning patterns into wood.
B) Painting chips of wood.
C) Removing small chips of wood to create a pattern.
D) Carving large pieces of wood.
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a common wood carving tool?
A) Knife
B) Chisel
C) Gouge
D) Welding torch
  • 12. What is the best way to sharpen a carving knife?
A) Using sandpaper
B) Using a blunt rock
C) Using a strop and honing compound
D) Using a hammer and nail
  • 13. What is the purpose of a bench hook?
A) To hang your tools on
B) To clamp large pieces of wood
C) To provide a stable and safe surface for carving small pieces
D) To measure the wood
  • 14. What safety equipment is recommended when carving wood?
A) Ear plugs
B) Steel toed boots
C) Welding mask
D) Thumb guards, cut resistant gloves and eye protection
  • 15. Which of these is a type of wood carving?
A) Iron carving
B) Sand carving
C) Relief carving
D) Plastic carving
  • 16. What does the term 'kerf' refer to?
A) The color of the wood
B) The length of the wood
C) The weight of the wood
D) The width of the cut made by a saw or knife
  • 17. What is the purpose of a spokeshave?
A) To glue pieces together
B) To cut straight lines
C) To drill holes
D) To shape and smooth curved surfaces
  • 18. What is a common use for wood carving?
A) Farming crops
B) Mining for minerals
C) Creating decorative objects
D) Building bridges
  • 19. What is the purpose of applying mineral oil to your blade?
A) To prevent rust
B) To dull the blade
C) To add color to the blade
D) To sharpen the blade
  • 20. How should you store your carving tools?
A) Buried in the ground
B) Thrown haphazardly into a drawer
C) In a bucket of water
D) Separately and protected to avoid damage
  • 21. What is 'whittling'?
A) Painting wood with watercolors.
B) Carving small pieces of wood with a knife.
C) Carving large pieces of wood with a chainsaw.
D) Burning designs into wood.
  • 22. Which of the following woods is considered a hardwood?
A) Pine
B) Balsa
C) Cedar
D) Cherry
  • 23. What is a 'rasping' tool used for?
A) Cutting wood into small pieces.
B) Polishing wood to a high shine.
C) Gluing wood together.
D) Shaping wood to a rough form, prior to sanding.
  • 24. When sharpening a knife, what angle should you generally hold the blade?
A) 45 degrees
B) 15-20 degrees
C) Parallel to the sharpening stone
D) 90 degrees
  • 25. What is a 'skew chisel' commonly used for?
A) Drilling holes.
B) Attaching pieces of wood together.
C) Creating clean edges and corners.
D) Roughing out large areas of wood.
  • 26. Which of these knots is most problematic for wood carving?
A) Tight knot
B) Pin knot
C) Loose knot
D) Burl
  • 27. What is the 'tang' of a carving knife?
A) The sharpest part of the blade.
B) The decorative markings on the blade.
C) The part of the blade that extends into the handle.
D) The wooden handle itself.
  • 28. What does 'seasoning' wood refer to?
A) Soaking the wood in water.
B) Painting the wood a particular color.
C) Adding spices to the wood to improve its smell.
D) Drying the wood to reduce moisture content.
  • 29. Which type of saw is best for cutting curves in wood?
A) Crosscut saw
B) Rip saw
C) Coping saw
D) Hand saw
  • 30. Why is good lighting important for wood carving?
A) To see the details clearly and prevent mistakes.
B) To attract insects.
C) To keep the wood warm.
D) To make the wood smell better.
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