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How to do basic woodworking
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the primary purpose of a try square?
A) To drive nails
B) To cut curves
C) To check for squareness
D) To measure angles
  • 2. Which type of saw is best for cutting curves?
A) Jigsaw
B) Rip saw
C) Circular saw
D) Hand saw
  • 3. What is the best way to prevent tear-out when crosscutting?
A) Use a backing board
B) Sharpen the blade less
C) Apply more pressure
D) Cut faster
  • 4. Which of these is NOT a common type of wood joinery?
A) Butt Joint
B) Mortise and Tenon Joint
C) Dovetail Joint
D) Spiral Joint
  • 5. What grit sandpaper is typically used for final sanding before finishing?
A) 60
B) 120
C) 80
D) 220
  • 6. Which safety gear is essential when using power tools?
A) Flip-flops
B) Safety Glasses
C) Necklace
D) Short sleeves
  • 7. What does 'ripping' a board mean?
A) Cutting along the grain
B) Cutting across the grain
C) Sanding a board
D) Gluing boards together
  • 8. What is the purpose of wood glue?
A) To protect from insects
B) To bond wood pieces together
C) To stain the wood
D) To seal the wood
  • 9. What is a countersink bit used for?
A) Driving screws
B) Creating a recess for screw heads
C) Removing nails
D) Drilling large holes
  • 10. Which is a hard wood?
A) Cedar
B) Pine
C) Oak
D) Fir
  • 11. What is a wood plane used for?
A) Smoothing wood surfaces
B) Measuring angles
C) Drilling holes
D) Cutting wood
  • 12. What is the purpose of a wood finish?
A) To protect and enhance the wood
B) To make the wood harder to cut
C) To attract insects
D) To make the wood weaker
  • 13. What type of wood is commonly used for outdoor projects?
A) Basswood
B) Cedar
C) Poplar
D) Pine
  • 14. Which of these is a type of wood veneer?
A) Burled
B) Knotty
C) Bookmatched
D) Spalted
  • 15. What is wood filler used for?
A) Sanding wood
B) Filling holes and imperfections
C) Gluing wood together
D) Cutting wood
  • 16. What is the purpose of a clamp?
A) To cut wood
B) To hold pieces together while gluing
C) To measure wood
D) To sand wood
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a type of wood stain?
A) Lacquer
B) Gel
C) Oil-based
D) Water-based
  • 18. What does 'kerf' refer to?
A) The angle of the cut
B) The length of the board
C) The width of the saw cut
D) The type of wood
  • 19. What is the purpose of a rasp?
A) Shaping wood
B) Finishing wood
C) Measuring wood
D) Cutting wood
  • 20. What is the benefit of pre-drilling a screw hole?
A) Makes the screw more visible
B) Makes the screw easier to remove
C) Makes the screw rust faster
D) Prevents the wood from splitting
  • 21. What type of finish provides a durable, glossy surface?
A) Oil
B) Polyurethane
C) Shellac
D) Wax
  • 22. What is the purpose of a countersink?
A) For marking measurements
B) Allows the screw head to sit flush with the surface.
C) Cuts a dado joint
D) Helps to remove splinters
  • 23. What is the benefit of using a wood conditioner?
A) Helps to ensure the stain is absorbed evenly.
B) Makes it easier to glue
C) Protects the wood from water damage.
D) Increases the wood's hardness.
  • 24. Which is a softwood?
A) Pine
B) Walnut
C) Maple
D) Cherry
  • 25. What is used to precisely mark and transfer angles?
A) Speed Square
B) Combination Square
C) Framing Square
D) Sliding Bevel
  • 26. What is used to make a rabbet?
A) Router
B) Clamp
C) Block Plane
D) Mallet
  • 27. Which of these power tools is best for making precise and repeatable cuts?
A) Belt Sander
B) Orbital Sander
C) Miter Saw
D) Angle Grinder
  • 28. Which of these is generally not considered a good woodworking practice?
A) Regularly sharpening tools
B) Planning out each step of a project
C) Forcing a tool to perform a task beyond its capacity
D) Checking for squareness before gluing
  • 29. What is the primary purpose of applying a sealer before staining?
A) To add color to the wood
B) To protect the wood from scratches
C) To control the stain absorption rate
D) To make the wood waterproof
  • 30. What is the first step when sanding a wood project?
A) Start with a high grit sandpaper
B) Sand in a circular motion
C) Apply finish before sanding
D) Start with a lower grit sandpaper
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