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