How to carve wood
  • 1. What is the most important safety precaution when wood carving?
A) Working in a dimly lit area.
B) Carving with bare hands.
C) Using the sharpest knife possible.
D) Always cut away from yourself.
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally considered easiest for beginners?
A) Oak
B) Basswood
C) Maple
D) Rosewood
  • 3. What does 'grain direction' refer to?
A) The weight of the wood.
B) The color 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) Gouge
B) V-tool
C) Detail knife
D) Skew chisel
  • 5. What is a 'stop cut' used for?
A) To glue pieces together.
B) To prevent the wood from splitting beyond the desired cut.
C) To stain the wood.
D) To sharpen the knife.
  • 6. What type of finish is often applied to wood carvings?
A) Vinegar
B) Bleach
C) Wax
D) Motor oil
  • 7. Which grip provides the most control for detailed carving?
A) Hammer grip
B) Overhand grip
C) Thumb push grip
D) Palm grip
  • 8. What does 'honing' a knife refer to?
A) Removing metal to sharpen the edge.
B) Rusting the edge.
C) Dulling the edge.
D) Straightening the edge.
  • 9. What is the purpose of a carving mallet?
A) To hold the wood in place.
B) To measure the wood.
C) To provide additional force to a chisel or gouge.
D) To smooth the wood surface.
  • 10. What is 'chip carving'?
A) Carving large pieces of wood.
B) Removing small chips of wood to create a pattern.
C) Painting chips 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 hammer and nail
B) Using a strop and honing compound
C) Using sandpaper
D) Using a blunt rock
  • 13. What is the purpose of a bench hook?
A) To hang your tools on
B) To measure the wood
C) To clamp large pieces of wood
D) To provide a stable and safe surface for carving small pieces
  • 14. What safety equipment is recommended when carving wood?
A) Ear plugs
B) Welding mask
C) Steel toed boots
D) Thumb guards, cut resistant gloves and eye protection
  • 15. Which of these is a type of wood carving?
A) Relief carving
B) Plastic carving
C) Iron carving
D) Sand carving
  • 16. What does the term 'kerf' refer to?
A) The length of the wood
B) The width of the cut made by a saw or knife
C) The weight of the wood
D) The color of the wood
  • 17. What is the purpose of a spokeshave?
A) To cut straight lines
B) To drill holes
C) To shape and smooth curved surfaces
D) To glue pieces together
  • 18. What is a common use for wood carving?
A) Building bridges
B) Farming crops
C) Creating decorative objects
D) Mining for minerals
  • 19. What is the purpose of applying mineral oil to your blade?
A) To add color to the blade
B) To sharpen the blade
C) To prevent rust
D) To dull the blade
  • 20. How should you store your carving tools?
A) In a bucket of water
B) Separately and protected to avoid damage
C) Thrown haphazardly into a drawer
D) Buried in the ground
  • 21. What is 'whittling'?
A) Burning designs into wood.
B) Carving small pieces of wood with a knife.
C) Painting wood with watercolors.
D) Carving large pieces of wood with a chainsaw.
  • 22. Which of the following woods is considered a hardwood?
A) Pine
B) Cedar
C) Balsa
D) Cherry
  • 23. What is a 'rasping' tool used for?
A) Cutting wood into small pieces.
B) Shaping wood to a rough form, prior to sanding.
C) Polishing wood to a high shine.
D) Gluing wood together.
  • 24. When sharpening a knife, what angle should you generally hold the blade?
A) Parallel to the sharpening stone
B) 90 degrees
C) 15-20 degrees
D) 45 degrees
  • 25. What is a 'skew chisel' commonly used for?
A) Attaching pieces of wood together.
B) Creating clean edges and corners.
C) Roughing out large areas of wood.
D) Drilling holes.
  • 26. Which of these knots is most problematic for wood carving?
A) Pin knot
B) Tight knot
C) Burl
D) Loose knot
  • 27. What is the 'tang' of a carving knife?
A) The sharpest part of the blade.
B) The part of the blade that extends into the handle.
C) The wooden handle itself.
D) The decorative markings on the blade.
  • 28. What does 'seasoning' wood refer to?
A) Drying the wood to reduce moisture content.
B) Painting the wood a particular color.
C) Adding spices to the wood to improve its smell.
D) Soaking the wood in water.
  • 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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