How to carve a wooden spoon
  • 1. What type of wood is generally NOT recommended for spoon carving?
A) Cherry
B) Basswood
C) Birch
D) Pine
  • 2. Which tool is most commonly used for removing large amounts of wood?
A) Spoon knife
B) Chip carving knife
C) Axe
D) Hook knife
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of a hook knife?
A) Smoothing the exterior
B) Shaping the handle
C) Hollowing the bowl
D) Cutting the blank
  • 4. What is 'grain direction' in wood?
A) The direction of the wood fibers
B) The type of tree it came from
C) The color of the wood
D) The weight of the wood
  • 5. Why is understanding grain direction important?
A) To make the spoon lighter
B) To make the spoon stronger
C) To make the spoon shinier
D) To prevent splitting
  • 6. What safety equipment is crucial when carving?
A) Steel-toe boots
B) Welding mask
C) Thumb guards
D) Earplugs
  • 7. What type of cut is generally safer?
A) Push cut
B) Pull cut towards body
C) Chopping cut
D) Twisting cut
  • 8. How should you sharpen your carving tools?
A) Once a year
B) Never
C) Regularly
D) Only when they break
  • 9. What is a 'blank'?
A) A piece of wood ready for carving
B) A type of wood finish
C) A finished spoon
D) A broken tool
  • 10. What is the purpose of a stop cut?
A) To add texture to the spoon
B) To speed up the carving process
C) To prevent splitting beyond a desired point
D) To make the wood softer
  • 11. What should you do if you cut yourself?
A) Put glue on it
B) Apply super glue
C) Clean the wound and apply a bandage
D) Ignore it and keep carving
  • 12. What is a common wood finish for spoons?
A) Paint
B) Varnish
C) Lacquer
D) Food-safe oil
  • 13. Which oil is NOT recommended for finishing a wooden spoon?
A) Flaxseed Oil
B) Walnut Oil
C) Mineral Oil
D) Motor Oil
  • 14. What is the purpose of the 'kerchief' cut?
A) To round edges
B) To hollow the bowl
C) To create texture
D) To make a straight cut
  • 15. How often should you re-oil your wooden spoon?
A) As needed, when it appears dry
B) Every day
C) Never
D) Once a year
  • 16. What is the best way to dry a green wood spoon?
A) In a microwave
B) In direct sunlight
C) Slowly, away from direct heat
D) In a hot oven
  • 17. Why dry green wood slowly?
A) To make it lighter
B) To make it smell better
C) To prevent cracking
D) To make it stronger
  • 18. Which of these is a hardwood?
A) Pine
B) Fir
C) Spruce
D) Maple
  • 19. What angle should your knife be at when making a stop cut?
A) Parallel to the wood
B) Any angle
C) 45 degrees
D) Perpendicular to the wood
  • 20. What is the purpose of a draw knife?
A) Removing bark or shaping wood
B) Hollowing bowls
C) Sharpening tools
D) Fine detail carving
  • 21. What does 'seasoned' wood mean?
A) Wood that is very old
B) Wood that is green
C) Wood that has been dried
D) Wood that has been treated with chemicals
  • 22. What is the most important factor when choosing wood?
A) Smell
B) Grain and lack of defects
C) Price
D) Color
  • 23. What should you use to clean your wooden spoon?
A) Bleach
B) Mild soap and water
C) Dishwasher
D) Steel wool
  • 24. What is 'spoon butter' often made of?
A) Beeswax and oil
B) Just beeswax
C) Just oil
D) Just butter
  • 25. Why use spoon butter?
A) To condition and protect the wood
B) To attract insects
C) To add flavor
D) To make the spoon slippery
  • 26. What is a good way to secure your wood while carving?
A) Holding it in your lap
B) Bench hook or vise
C) Balancing it on your foot
D) Throwing it in the air
  • 27. What type of knife is best for detail work?
A) Spoon Knife
B) Draw knife
C) Axe
D) Chip carving knife
  • 28. Which grip is generally considered safest?
A) Thumb push grip
B) Ice pick grip
C) Holding the blade
D) Power grip
  • 29. What is the benefit of using green wood?
A) It is more resistant to cracking
B) It is easier to carve
C) It doesn't require finishing
D) It is stronger
  • 30. After oiling a wooden spoon, what should you do with the excess oil?
A) Rinse it off with water
B) Wipe it off with a clean cloth
C) Leave it to soak in
D) Apply more oil
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