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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) Maple
B) Yew
C) Cherry
D) Birch
  • 2. What is the primary purpose of a drawknife?
A) Removing large amounts of wood quickly
B) Smoothing surfaces
C) Fine detail carving
D) Sharpening other tools
  • 3. Which grip is generally considered safest when using a sloyd knife?
A) Hammer grip
B) Chest lever grip
C) Thumb grip
D) Power grip
  • 4. What type of cut is often used to begin shaping a spoon bowl?
A) Pull cut
B) Push cut
C) Stop cut
D) Slicing cut
  • 5. What is 'green wood'?
A) Wood that has been stained green
B) Wood that is naturally green in color
C) Wood that has been treated with preservatives
D) Freshly cut wood with high moisture content
  • 6. Which tool is best for hollowing out a spoon bowl?
A) Drawknife
B) Axe
C) Crook knife
D) Sloyd knife
  • 7. What is the benefit of using green wood?
A) More resistant to insects
B) Easier to carve
C) Requires less sharpening
D) Less likely to split
  • 8. What is a common method for preventing wood from splitting during carving?
A) Applying excessive force
B) Working with the grain
C) Using dull tools
D) Carving against the grain
  • 9. Which sharpening tool is best for maintaining the curved blade of a crook knife?
A) Bench grinder
B) Whetstone
C) Leather strop
D) Diamond stone
  • 10. What does 'spoon blank' refer to?
A) A specific type of spoon design
B) The discarded wood from spoon carving
C) A finished spoon that is unpainted
D) A piece of wood prepared for carving into a spoon
  • 11. Which of the following is NOT a typical wood carving hand tool?
A) Knife
B) Chisel
C) Plane
D) Gouge
  • 12. What is the purpose of oiling wooden utensils after carving?
A) To protect the wood and prevent cracking
B) To make the wood easier to carve
C) To change the color of the wood
D) To make the wood waterproof
  • 13. Which oil is generally considered food-safe for finishing wooden utensils?
A) Petroleum oil
B) Mineral oil
C) Motor oil
D) Linseed oil
  • 14. What is the most important safety precaution when carving?
A) Carving quickly
B) Using excessive force
C) Keeping your hands behind the blade
D) Ignoring nicks and cuts
  • 15. Which tool is best for creating a flat surface on a piece of wood?
A) Chip Carving Knife
B) Sloyd Knife
C) Crook Knife
D) Axe
  • 16. What is the first step in carving a wooden tool or utensil?
A) Sharpening your tools
B) Starting to carve without a plan
C) Selecting the right wood
D) Applying finish
  • 17. Which of the following is NOT a sign of a dull knife?
A) Cuts smoothly and effortlessly
B) Slips easily
C) Tears the wood fibers
D) Requires more force to cut
  • 18. What type of wood is Beech?
A) Bamboo
B) Resinous Wood
C) Hardwood
D) Softwood
  • 19. What is the best way to remove wood fibers from the spoon or tool before finishing?
A) Drawknife
B) Axe
C) Belt Sander
D) Sandpaper
  • 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) Construction
B) Cooking
C) Painting
D) Gardening
  • 22. Which of the following woods is considered a softwood?
A) Walnut
B) Pine
C) Oak
D) Maple
  • 23. What is a froe used for?
A) Splitting wood along the grain
B) Hollowing bowls
C) Fine detail carving
D) Smoothing surfaces
  • 24. Which of the following is a good way to protect your workbench while carving?
A) Carve directly on the bench
B) Ignore the workbench
C) Use your lap
D) Use a carving mat
  • 25. What is the 'grain' of wood?
A) The hardness of the wood
B) The smell of the wood
C) The direction of the wood fibers
D) The color of the wood
  • 26. Which type of tool is best for removing bark from a log?
A) Sloyd Knife
B) Drawknife
C) Gouge
D) Chisel
  • 27. What is the recommended grit of sandpaper for final smoothing?
A) 60
B) 220 or higher
C) 80
D) 120
  • 28. What is a 'tang' on a knife?
A) The decorative etching on the blade
B) The sharpest part of the blade
C) The curve of the blade
D) The part of the blade that extends into the handle
  • 29. How should you store green wood blanks?
A) Expose to high heat
B) Wrap in plastic or submerge in water
C) Leave in direct sunlight
D) Store in a dry, warm place
  • 30. What is the best way to learn wood carving?
A) Buy the most expensive tools
B) Practice and take classes
C) Watch videos without doing
D) Read books without practicing
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