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How to carve wood
Contributed by: Sadler
  • 1. What is the most important safety precaution when wood carving?
A) Always cut away from yourself.
B) Carving with bare hands.
C) Using the sharpest knife possible.
D) Working in a dimly lit area.
  • 2. Which type of wood is generally considered easiest for beginners?
A) Rosewood
B) Oak
C) Maple
D) Basswood
  • 3. What does 'grain direction' refer to?
A) The direction of the wood fibers.
B) The weight of the wood.
C) The smell of the wood.
D) The color of the wood.
  • 4. Which tool is commonly used for roughing out large areas of wood?
A) Detail knife
B) Skew chisel
C) Gouge
D) V-tool
  • 5. What is a 'stop cut' used for?
A) To glue pieces together.
B) To stain the wood.
C) To sharpen the knife.
D) To prevent the wood from splitting beyond the desired cut.
  • 6. What type of finish is often applied to wood carvings?
A) Bleach
B) Vinegar
C) Motor oil
D) Wax
  • 7. Which grip provides the most control for detailed carving?
A) Overhand grip
B) Hammer grip
C) Thumb push grip
D) Palm grip
  • 8. What does 'honing' a knife refer to?
A) Dulling the edge.
B) Straightening the edge.
C) Rusting the edge.
D) Removing metal to sharpen the edge.
  • 9. What is the purpose of a carving mallet?
A) To provide additional force to a chisel or gouge.
B) To smooth the wood surface.
C) To measure the wood.
D) To hold the wood in place.
  • 10. What is 'chip carving'?
A) Burning patterns into wood.
B) Removing small chips of wood to create a pattern.
C) Carving large pieces of wood.
D) Painting chips of wood.
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a common wood carving tool?
A) Knife
B) Chisel
C) Gouge
D) Welding torch
  • 12. What is the best way to sharpen a carving knife?
A) Using a strop and honing compound
B) Using a blunt rock
C) Using sandpaper
D) Using a hammer and nail
  • 13. What is the purpose of a bench hook?
A) To hang your tools on
B) To provide a stable and safe surface for carving small pieces
C) To measure the wood
D) To clamp large pieces of wood
  • 14. What safety equipment is recommended when carving wood?
A) Ear plugs
B) Steel toed boots
C) Thumb guards, cut resistant gloves and eye protection
D) Welding mask
  • 15. Which of these is a type of wood carving?
A) Iron carving
B) Plastic carving
C) Relief carving
D) Sand carving
  • 16. What does the term 'kerf' refer to?
A) The color of the wood
B) The length of the wood
C) The weight of the wood
D) The width of the cut made by a saw or knife
  • 17. What is the purpose of a spokeshave?
A) To cut straight lines
B) To shape and smooth curved surfaces
C) To drill holes
D) To glue pieces together
  • 18. What is a common use for wood carving?
A) Building bridges
B) Mining for minerals
C) Creating decorative objects
D) Farming crops
  • 19. What is the purpose of applying mineral oil to your blade?
A) To prevent rust
B) To dull the blade
C) To add color to the blade
D) To sharpen the blade
  • 20. How should you store your carving tools?
A) In a bucket of water
B) Thrown haphazardly into a drawer
C) Separately and protected to avoid damage
D) Buried in the ground
  • 21. What is 'whittling'?
A) Carving small pieces of wood with a knife.
B) Burning designs into wood.
C) Painting wood with watercolors.
D) Carving large pieces of wood with a chainsaw.
  • 22. Which of the following woods is considered a hardwood?
A) Cedar
B) Balsa
C) Cherry
D) Pine
  • 23. What is a 'rasping' tool used for?
A) Gluing wood together.
B) Shaping wood to a rough form, prior to sanding.
C) Polishing wood to a high shine.
D) Cutting wood into small pieces.
  • 24. When sharpening a knife, what angle should you generally hold the blade?
A) 90 degrees
B) 15-20 degrees
C) 45 degrees
D) Parallel to the sharpening stone
  • 25. What is a 'skew chisel' commonly used for?
A) Creating clean edges and corners.
B) Attaching pieces of wood together.
C) Drilling holes.
D) Roughing out large areas of wood.
  • 26. Which of these knots is most problematic for wood carving?
A) Pin knot
B) Tight knot
C) Loose knot
D) Burl
  • 27. What is the 'tang' of a carving knife?
A) The sharpest part of the blade.
B) The decorative markings on the blade.
C) The wooden handle itself.
D) The part of the blade that extends into the handle.
  • 28. What does 'seasoning' wood refer to?
A) Drying the wood to reduce moisture content.
B) Adding spices to the wood to improve its smell.
C) Painting the wood a particular color.
D) Soaking the wood in water.
  • 29. Which type of saw is best for cutting curves in wood?
A) Coping saw
B) Hand saw
C) Rip saw
D) Crosscut saw
  • 30. Why is good lighting important for wood carving?
A) To attract insects.
B) To keep the wood warm.
C) To see the details clearly and prevent mistakes.
D) To make the wood smell better.
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