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