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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) Working in a dimly lit area.
B) Using the sharpest knife possible.
C) Always cut away from yourself.
D) Carving with bare hands.
  • 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 smell of the wood.
B) The direction of the wood fibers.
C) The weight of the wood.
D) The color of the wood.
  • 4. Which tool is commonly used for roughing out large areas of wood?
A) V-tool
B) Gouge
C) Skew chisel
D) Detail knife
  • 5. What is a 'stop cut' used for?
A) To stain the wood.
B) To glue pieces together.
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) Hammer grip
B) Overhand grip
C) Palm grip
D) Thumb push grip
  • 8. What does 'honing' a knife refer to?
A) Removing metal to sharpen the edge.
B) Rusting the edge.
C) Straightening the edge.
D) Dulling the edge.
  • 9. What is the purpose of a carving mallet?
A) To hold the wood in place.
B) To provide additional force to a chisel or gouge.
C) To measure the wood.
D) To smooth the wood surface.
  • 10. What is 'chip carving'?
A) Painting chips of wood.
B) Carving large pieces of wood.
C) Removing small chips of wood to create a pattern.
D) Burning patterns into wood.
  • 11. Which of these is NOT a common wood carving tool?
A) Chisel
B) Welding torch
C) Gouge
D) Knife
  • 12. What is the best way to sharpen a carving knife?
A) Using a blunt rock
B) Using sandpaper
C) Using a hammer and nail
D) Using a strop and honing compound
  • 13. What is the purpose of a bench hook?
A) To hang your tools on
B) To clamp large pieces of wood
C) To provide a stable and safe surface for carving small pieces
D) To measure the wood
  • 14. What safety equipment is recommended when carving wood?
A) Welding mask
B) Thumb guards, cut resistant gloves and eye protection
C) Steel toed boots
D) Ear plugs
  • 15. Which of these is a type of wood carving?
A) Relief carving
B) Sand carving
C) Plastic carving
D) Iron carving
  • 16. What does the term 'kerf' refer to?
A) The width of the cut made by a saw or knife
B) The color of the wood
C) The weight of the wood
D) The length of the wood
  • 17. What is the purpose of a spokeshave?
A) To cut straight lines
B) To glue pieces together
C) To shape and smooth curved surfaces
D) To drill holes
  • 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 add color to the blade
B) To dull the blade
C) To sharpen the blade
D) To prevent rust
  • 20. How should you store your carving tools?
A) Thrown haphazardly into a drawer
B) Buried in the ground
C) Separately and protected to avoid damage
D) In a bucket of water
  • 21. What is 'whittling'?
A) Burning designs into wood.
B) Carving small pieces of wood with a knife.
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) Balsa
B) Cedar
C) Pine
D) Cherry
  • 23. What is a 'rasping' tool used for?
A) Polishing wood to a high shine.
B) Shaping wood to a rough form, prior to sanding.
C) Cutting wood into small pieces.
D) Gluing wood together.
  • 24. When sharpening a knife, what angle should you generally hold the blade?
A) 15-20 degrees
B) 45 degrees
C) Parallel to the sharpening stone
D) 90 degrees
  • 25. What is a 'skew chisel' commonly used for?
A) Roughing out large areas of wood.
B) Attaching pieces of wood together.
C) Creating clean edges and corners.
D) Drilling holes.
  • 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 decorative markings on the blade.
B) The wooden handle itself.
C) The sharpest part of the blade.
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) Painting the wood a particular color.
C) Soaking the wood in water.
D) Adding spices to the wood to improve its smell.
  • 29. Which type of saw is best for cutting curves in wood?
A) Coping saw
B) Hand saw
C) Crosscut saw
D) Rip saw
  • 30. Why is good lighting important for wood carving?
A) To attract insects.
B) To make the wood smell better.
C) To keep the wood warm.
D) To see the details clearly and prevent mistakes.
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