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How to use traditional tools
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is a drawknife primarily used for?
A) Cutting metal
B) Measuring distances
C) Sanding surfaces
D) Shaping wood by drawing the blade towards you
  • 2. Which of these is a common use for a hand plane?
A) Tightening screws
B) Driving nails
C) Drilling holes
D) Smoothing and flattening wood surfaces
  • 3. What is the primary function of a spokeshave?
A) Sawing logs
B) Polishing metal
C) Shaping curved wood surfaces
D) Sharpening knives
  • 4. A froe is used for what purpose?
A) Joining wood at angles
B) Splitting wood along the grain
C) Carving intricate details
D) Applying finishes
  • 5. What is the main advantage of using a handsaw over a power saw in some situations?
A) Greater control and precision
B) Less physical effort
C) Faster cutting speed
D) Ability to cut thicker materials
  • 6. What is the purpose of a chisel?
A) Measuring angles
B) Shaping and removing wood
C) Applying glue
D) Holding pieces together
  • 7. What safety precaution is most important when using a sharp tool?
A) Wearing thick gloves
B) Maintaining a firm grip and controlled movements
C) Rushing the task
D) Working in a poorly lit area
  • 8. What is a mortise and tenon joint?
A) A wood joinery technique involving a slot (mortise) and a projecting tongue (tenon)
B) A type of wood glue
C) A type of screw
D) A metal fastener
  • 9. What tool is used to bore holes in wood?
A) Pliers
B) Brace and bit
C) Screwdriver
D) Hammer
  • 10. What is a coping saw primarily used for?
A) Driving nails into wood
B) Sanding large surfaces
C) Cutting straight lines in thick lumber
D) Cutting curves and intricate shapes
  • 11. Why is sharpening tools important?
A) To increase the tool's weight
B) To improve cutting efficiency and safety
C) To prevent rust
D) To make the tool look nicer
  • 12. What is a mallet used for?
A) Measuring distances
B) Driving nails
C) Sawing wood
D) Striking chisels and other tools
  • 13. What type of wood is generally easier to carve?
A) Softwoods like basswood or pine
B) Pressure-treated wood
C) Hardwoods like oak or maple
D) Burls
  • 14. What is the purpose of a marking gauge?
A) To scribe a line parallel to an edge
B) To drive nails
C) To sharpen tools
D) To measure angles
  • 15. What is the benefit of using beeswax on wooden tools?
A) Changing the tool's color
B) Making the tool magnetic
C) Increasing the tool's weight
D) Protecting and lubricating the tool
  • 16. Which tool is used for tightening nuts and bolts?
A) Hammer
B) Screwdriver
C) Wrench
D) Pliers
  • 17. What is the correct way to swing an axe?
A) Swinging wildly and forcefully
B) Using a controlled and balanced swing
C) Closing your eyes
D) Keeping your arms completely straight
  • 18. What is a plumb bob used for?
A) Cutting wood
B) Establishing a vertical reference line
C) Measuring angles
D) Sanding surfaces
  • 19. What is the purpose of a level?
A) To cut wood
B) To drive screws
C) To measure length
D) To determine if a surface is horizontal or vertical
  • 20. What is the function of a rasp?
A) Measuring angles
B) Coarsely shaping wood or metal
C) Smoothing wood surfaces
D) Cutting wood
  • 21. Which of the following is used to hold wood in place while working?
A) A spokeshave
B) A vise
C) A plumb bob
D) A froe
  • 22. What does 'kerf' refer to in woodworking?
A) The type of wood grain
B) The angle of a chisel
C) The length of a nail
D) The width of the cut made by a saw
  • 23. What is shellac?
A) A wood filler
B) A type of glue
C) A tool lubricant
D) A wood finishing product
  • 24. What is a try square used for?
A) Cutting curves
B) Driving nails
C) Ensuring a corner is square (90 degrees)
D) Measuring angles other than 90 degrees
  • 25. What is a countersink bit used for?
A) Creating a conical recess for a screw head
B) Smoothing wood surfaces
C) Cutting metal
D) Drilling very deep holes
  • 26. What is a rip saw designed for?
A) Cutting curves
B) Cutting wood along the grain
C) Cutting wood against the grain
D) Cutting metal
  • 27. What is a crosscut saw designed for?
A) Ripping fabric
B) Cutting wood along the grain
C) Cutting metal
D) Cutting wood against the grain
  • 28. What is linseed oil used for in woodworking?
A) Removing rust
B) Finishing and protecting wood
C) Sharpening tools
D) Gluing wood together
  • 29. What is a bevel?
A) A straight edge
B) A wood joint
C) A type of nail
D) An angle that is not a right angle
  • 30. What does it mean to 'true' a tool?
A) To paint it a certain color
B) To break it in
C) To discard it
D) To make it perfectly aligned or square
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