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How to carve wooden tools and utensils
Contributed by: Kay
  • 1. Which wood is generally NOT recommended for carving utensils due to potential toxicity?
A) Yew
B) Cherry
C) Birch
D) Maple
  • 2. What is the primary purpose of a drawknife?
A) Sharpening other tools
B) Removing large amounts of wood quickly
C) Fine detail carving
D) Smoothing surfaces
  • 3. Which grip is generally considered safest when using a sloyd knife?
A) Power grip
B) Hammer grip
C) Thumb grip
D) Chest lever grip
  • 4. What type of cut is often used to begin shaping a spoon bowl?
A) Push cut
B) Stop cut
C) Pull cut
D) Slicing cut
  • 5. What is 'green wood'?
A) Wood that has been treated with preservatives
B) Wood that has been stained green
C) Freshly cut wood with high moisture content
D) Wood that is naturally green in color
  • 6. Which tool is best for hollowing out a spoon bowl?
A) Crook knife
B) Sloyd knife
C) Drawknife
D) Axe
  • 7. What is the benefit of using green wood?
A) Easier to carve
B) Less likely to split
C) Requires less sharpening
D) More resistant to insects
  • 8. What is a common method for preventing wood from splitting during carving?
A) Using dull tools
B) Working with the grain
C) Applying excessive force
D) Carving against the grain
  • 9. Which sharpening tool is best for maintaining the curved blade of a crook knife?
A) Leather strop
B) Diamond stone
C) Whetstone
D) Bench grinder
  • 10. What does 'spoon blank' refer to?
A) A piece of wood prepared for carving into a spoon
B) A specific type of spoon design
C) A finished spoon that is unpainted
D) The discarded wood from spoon carving
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a typical wood carving hand tool?
A) Gouge
B) Chisel
C) Knife
D) Plane
  • 12. What is the purpose of oiling wooden utensils after carving?
A) To change the color of the wood
B) To make the wood easier to carve
C) To protect the wood and prevent cracking
D) To make the wood waterproof
  • 13. Which oil is generally considered food-safe for finishing wooden utensils?
A) Motor oil
B) Linseed oil
C) Mineral oil
D) Petroleum oil
  • 14. What is the most important safety precaution when carving?
A) Ignoring nicks and cuts
B) Using excessive force
C) Keeping your hands behind the blade
D) Carving quickly
  • 15. Which tool is best for creating a flat surface on a piece of wood?
A) Crook Knife
B) Sloyd Knife
C) Axe
D) Chip Carving Knife
  • 16. What is the first step in carving a wooden tool or utensil?
A) Applying finish
B) Starting to carve without a plan
C) Selecting the right wood
D) Sharpening your tools
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a dull knife?
A) Slips easily
B) Tears the wood fibers
C) Requires more force to cut
D) Cuts smoothly and effortlessly
  • 18. What type of wood is Beech?
A) Resinous Wood
B) Hardwood
C) Softwood
D) Bamboo
  • 19. What is the best way to remove wood fibers from the spoon or tool before finishing?
A) Sandpaper
B) Belt Sander
C) Drawknife
D) Axe
  • 20. How many coats of finish should you generally apply to your tool or utensil?
A) None
B) Ten
C) Two or more
D) One
  • 21. What is a common use for a wooden spatula?
A) Gardening
B) Cooking
C) Painting
D) Construction
  • 22. Which of the following woods is considered a softwood?
A) Walnut
B) Oak
C) Maple
D) Pine
  • 23. What is a froe used for?
A) Hollowing bowls
B) Splitting wood along the grain
C) Smoothing surfaces
D) Fine detail carving
  • 24. Which of the following is a good way to protect your workbench while carving?
A) Use your lap
B) Ignore the workbench
C) Carve directly on the bench
D) Use a carving mat
  • 25. What is the 'grain' of wood?
A) The smell of the wood
B) The direction of the wood fibers
C) The hardness of the wood
D) The color of the wood
  • 26. Which type of tool is best for removing bark from a log?
A) Drawknife
B) Gouge
C) Chisel
D) Sloyd Knife
  • 27. What is the recommended grit of sandpaper for final smoothing?
A) 120
B) 80
C) 60
D) 220 or higher
  • 28. What is a 'tang' on a knife?
A) The sharpest part of the blade
B) The decorative etching on the blade
C) The part of the blade that extends into the handle
D) The curve of the blade
  • 29. How should you store green wood blanks?
A) Expose to high heat
B) Leave in direct sunlight
C) Wrap in plastic or submerge in water
D) Store in a dry, warm place
  • 30. What is the best way to learn wood carving?
A) Practice and take classes
B) Buy the most expensive tools
C) Watch videos without doing
D) Read books without practicing
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