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