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How to carve useful tools from wood
Contributed by: Roe
  • 1. What is the most important factor when selecting wood for carving tools?
A) Age of the tree
B) Grain direction and density
C) Smell of the wood
D) Color of the wood
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally considered easiest to carve?
A) Maple
B) Basswood
C) Oak
D) Walnut
  • 3. What is the primary function of a drawknife?
A) Fine detail carving
B) Shaping long, straight edges
C) Roughing out small pieces
D) Drilling holes
  • 4. A gouge is best used for what type of cuts?
A) Curved or concave cuts
B) Cutting mortises
C) Straight, flat cuts
D) Cutting tenons
  • 5. What is the purpose of 'roughing out' a piece?
A) Sanding the surface
B) Adding fine details
C) Applying finish
D) Removing excess material
  • 6. What type of wood is best for making a mallet?
A) Softwood like pine
B) Hardwood like maple or beech
C) Balsa wood
D) Cork wood
  • 7. What is a 'tang' on a knife?
A) The part of the blade that extends into the handle
B) The sheath for the blade
C) The decorative markings on the blade
D) The sharpest part of the blade
  • 8. Which sharpening stone grit is best for initial sharpening of a dull tool?
A) Honing steel
B) Medium grit
C) Fine grit
D) Coarse grit
  • 9. What is 'honing'?
A) Polishing the cutting edge
B) Removing large amounts of material
C) Softening the steel
D) Hardening the steel
  • 10. What is the best way to prevent wood from splitting when carving?
A) Use blunt tools
B) Carve with the grain
C) Work very quickly
D) Carve against the grain
  • 11. What is the purpose of a push cut?
A) To hammer the blade through wood
B) To use the thumb to push the blade through the wood
C) To pull the blade towards you
D) To use the entire body to push
  • 12. Which safety precaution is most important when using carving tools?
A) Wear gloves without finger protection
B) Always cut away from yourself
C) Carve in a dimly lit area
D) Use dull tools for better control
  • 13. What is a 'spoon knife' typically used for?
A) Hollowing out spoons and bowls
B) Sharpening other knives
C) Making intricate relief carvings
D) Splitting wood
  • 14. What finish is food-safe for wooden utensils?
A) Mineral oil
B) Varnish
C) Lacquer
D) Polyurethane
  • 15. What does 'feather sticking' mean?
A) Gluing feathers to wood
B) Creating thin shavings on a stick for fire starting.
C) Applying a feather design
D) Carving feather shapes
  • 16. What is the best way to store carving tools?
A) In a tool roll or box to protect the edges
B) In a damp environment to prevent rusting
C) Stacked on top of each other
D) Exposed to sunlight
  • 17. What is the purpose of a strop?
A) To apply oil to the blade
B) To align the blade's microscopic teeth.
C) To remove rust
D) To test the blade's sharpness
  • 18. What is the benefit of using green wood for carving?
A) It requires no sharpening.
B) It's less likely to crack.
C) It's easier to carve than dry wood.
D) It's more durable.
  • 19. What is 'relief carving'?
A) Carving below the surface.
B) Carving on a flat surface.
C) Carving a completely three-dimensional object.
D) Carving a design that projects from the background.
  • 20. What is the meaning of 'seasoning' wood?
A) Adding spices to wood for flavor.
B) Allowing wood to dry slowly to reduce cracking.
C) Painting wood with a sealant.
D) Soaking wood in water.
  • 21. What is a crook knife used for?
A) To carve straight lines.
B) To split wood.
C) To carve the inside curve of a spoon or bowl.
D) To sharpen other knives.
  • 22. When should you sharpen your carving tools?
A) Only when they are completely blunt.
B) Once a month.
C) After every project.
D) Frequently, before they become dull.
  • 23. What is the best angle to hold a carving knife for a controlled cut?
A) Perpendicular to the wood.
B) A shallow angle.
C) A steep angle.
D) Any angle will work.
  • 24. What type of gloves are best for carving?
A) Latex gloves.
B) Thick leather gloves.
C) No gloves.
D) Cut-resistant gloves.
  • 25. Which is the best method to remove small splinters from a carving project?
A) Leaving them in place.
B) Sanding them down.
C) Pulling them out with tweezers.
D) Using a sharp knife to shave them away.
  • 26. What is the best wood for making a bow drill?
A) Softwood like pine
B) Balsa wood
C) Dense hardwood like oak
D) Flexible, springy wood such as hazel or willow
  • 27. What is the best way to stabilize a carving project while working?
A) Holding it in your lap.
B) Using clamps or a vise.
C) Using glue.
D) Using tape.
  • 28. What is 'whittling'?
A) Using a chisel to remove large amounts of wood.
B) Carving small shapes with a knife.
C) Carving elaborate designs.
D) Turning wood on a lathe.
  • 29. What should you do if you cut yourself while carving?
A) Apply glue to the wound.
B) Rub dirt on the wound.
C) Clean the wound and apply a bandage.
D) Ignore it and keep carving.
  • 30. What is the purpose of beeswax in woodworking?
A) To make the wood more flexible
B) To harden the wood
C) To protect and polish the wood
D) To stain the wood
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