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