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