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