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How to design and build furniture
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the first step in designing a piece of furniture?
A) Sketching a design
B) Choosing the wood type
C) Determining the furniture's function and user needs
D) Building a prototype
  • 2. Which of these is NOT a common wood joint?
A) Lap joint
B) Mortise and tenon joint
C) Dovetail joint
D) Brick joint
  • 3. What is 'kerf'?
A) A tool for measuring angles
B) A design style
C) A type of wood finish
D) The width of the cut made by a saw blade
  • 4. Which tool is best for cutting curves in wood?
A) Table saw
B) Bandsaw
C) Miter saw
D) Circular saw
  • 5. What is the purpose of wood filler?
A) To strengthen the wood
B) To protect the wood from moisture
C) To fill imperfections in the wood surface
D) To add color to the wood
  • 6. What is the main purpose of applying a finish to furniture?
A) To make the furniture easier to assemble
B) To change the wood type
C) To make the furniture heavier
D) To protect the wood and enhance its appearance
  • 7. Which of these is a softwood?
A) Oak
B) Walnut
C) Maple
D) Pine
  • 8. What is 'grain direction' in wood?
A) The alignment of wood fibers
B) The age of the tree
C) The hardness of the wood
D) The color of the wood
  • 9. What is a jig?
A) A small decorative piece
B) A tool that guides another tool for accuracy and repeatability
C) A specific type of wood
D) A type of wood finish
  • 10. What is the purpose of a wood conditioner?
A) To prepare the wood for staining by ensuring even absorption
B) To make the wood waterproof
C) To add a glossy shine to the wood
D) To strengthen the wood fibers
  • 11. Which type of saw is typically used for making accurate crosscuts?
A) Rip saw
B) Table saw
C) Miter saw
D) Bandsaw
  • 12. What is 'rabbet'?
A) A woodworking clamp
B) A recess cut along the edge of a piece of wood
C) A type of wood glue
D) A type of screw
  • 13. What is the best way to prevent wood from splitting when screwing near the edge?
A) Use a hammer instead of a screwdriver
B) Overtighten the screw
C) Use a larger screw
D) Predrill a pilot hole
  • 14. What is the purpose of sanding wood?
A) To change the color of the wood
B) To make the wood stronger
C) To remove knots
D) To smooth the surface and prepare it for finishing
  • 15. Which of these is a hardwood?
A) Cherry
B) Cedar
C) Spruce
D) Fir
  • 16. What is the purpose of a 'story stick'?
A) To transfer measurements accurately and avoid errors
B) To stir wood stain
C) To mark cut lines
D) To apply glue
  • 17. Which clamp is best for holding large, irregular shapes?
A) Bar clamp
B) Hand screw clamp
C) Spring clamp
D) C-clamp
  • 18. What is 'wood movement'?
A) The expansion and contraction of wood due to changes in humidity
B) The natural growth of trees
C) The process of applying finish
D) The process of drying wood
  • 19. What is 'shellac'?
A) A type of wood glue
B) A type of wood
C) A wood finish made from insect resin
D) A woodworking tool
  • 20. What is the purpose of applying multiple coats of finish?
A) To provide better protection and a smoother surface
B) To make the finish dry faster
C) To use less finish
D) To change the color of the finish
  • 21. Which type of drawing is best for showing the overall dimensions and appearance of a finished piece?
A) Exploded view
B) Orthographic projection
C) Assembly drawing
D) Sketch
  • 22. What is a 'chamfer'?
A) A beveled edge that removes a sharp corner
B) A type of wood joint
C) A woodworking tool
D) A type of wood grain
  • 23. What is the primary benefit of using engineered wood like plywood or MDF?
A) Increased stability and resistance to warping
B) Lower cost than solid wood
C) More attractive grain patterns
D) Easier to cut and shape
  • 24. When should you use a respirator mask in woodworking?
A) Only when using power tools
B) Only when working with hardwoods
C) When sanding, sawing, or applying finishes that produce dust or fumes
D) Never, as it restricts breathing
  • 25. What is 'woodworking layout'?
A) The process of accurately marking cut lines and joinery locations
B) Arranging wood pieces for aesthetic appeal
C) Selecting the best type of wood for a project
D) Applying wood finish
  • 26. What is 'cupping' in lumber?
A) A type of wood finish
B) A warp across the width of a board, making it concave
C) A knot in the wood
D) A woodworking technique
  • 27. What is the difference between a rip cut and a crosscut?
A) Rip cut is used for hardwoods, crosscut for softwoods.
B) Rip cut goes with the grain, crosscut goes across the grain.
C) Rip cut is done with a hand saw, crosscut with a power saw.
D) Rip cut is used for thin pieces, crosscut for thick pieces.
  • 28. What is a 'template' used for in woodworking?
A) To apply wood glue evenly
B) To create identical copies of a shape or design
C) To sharpen woodworking tools
D) To measure the moisture content of wood
  • 29. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of woodworking accidents?
A) Not using safety equipment
B) Using sharp tools
C) Lack of focus
D) Working when tired
  • 30. What is a 'mortise gauge' used for?
A) Measuring the depth of a hole
B) Measuring the moisture content of wood
C) Measuring angles
D) Marking parallel lines for mortise and tenon joints
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