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How to carve a wooden spoon
Contributed by: Black
  • 1. What type of wood is generally NOT recommended for spoon carving?
A) Cherry
B) Basswood
C) Pine
D) Birch
  • 2. Which tool is most commonly used for removing large amounts of wood?
A) Hook knife
B) Chip carving knife
C) Axe
D) Spoon knife
  • 3. What is the primary purpose of a hook knife?
A) Cutting the blank
B) Shaping the handle
C) Hollowing the bowl
D) Smoothing the exterior
  • 4. What is 'grain direction' in wood?
A) The weight of the wood
B) The direction of the wood fibers
C) The color of the wood
D) The type of tree it came from
  • 5. Why is understanding grain direction important?
A) To make the spoon stronger
B) To make the spoon shinier
C) To make the spoon lighter
D) To prevent splitting
  • 6. What safety equipment is crucial when carving?
A) Thumb guards
B) Earplugs
C) Welding mask
D) Steel-toe boots
  • 7. What type of cut is generally safer?
A) Chopping cut
B) Push cut
C) Pull cut towards body
D) Twisting cut
  • 8. How should you sharpen your carving tools?
A) Never
B) Regularly
C) Once a year
D) Only when they break
  • 9. What is a 'blank'?
A) A piece of wood ready for carving
B) A type of wood finish
C) A finished spoon
D) A broken tool
  • 10. What is the purpose of a stop cut?
A) To add texture to the spoon
B) To speed up the carving process
C) To prevent splitting beyond a desired point
D) To make the wood softer
  • 11. What should you do if you cut yourself?
A) Put glue on it
B) Ignore it and keep carving
C) Apply super glue
D) Clean the wound and apply a bandage
  • 12. What is a common wood finish for spoons?
A) Varnish
B) Lacquer
C) Food-safe oil
D) Paint
  • 13. Which oil is NOT recommended for finishing a wooden spoon?
A) Walnut Oil
B) Mineral Oil
C) Flaxseed Oil
D) Motor Oil
  • 14. What is the purpose of the 'kerchief' cut?
A) To hollow the bowl
B) To round edges
C) To make a straight cut
D) To create texture
  • 15. How often should you re-oil your wooden spoon?
A) Never
B) As needed, when it appears dry
C) Once a year
D) Every day
  • 16. What is the best way to dry a green wood spoon?
A) Slowly, away from direct heat
B) In a hot oven
C) In direct sunlight
D) In a microwave
  • 17. Why dry green wood slowly?
A) To make it stronger
B) To prevent cracking
C) To make it smell better
D) To make it lighter
  • 18. Which of these is a hardwood?
A) Maple
B) Fir
C) Pine
D) Spruce
  • 19. What angle should your knife be at when making a stop cut?
A) 45 degrees
B) Perpendicular to the wood
C) Parallel to the wood
D) Any angle
  • 20. What is the purpose of a draw knife?
A) Fine detail carving
B) Hollowing bowls
C) Sharpening tools
D) Removing bark or shaping wood
  • 21. What does 'seasoned' wood mean?
A) Wood that has been treated with chemicals
B) Wood that is very old
C) Wood that has been dried
D) Wood that is green
  • 22. What is the most important factor when choosing wood?
A) Grain and lack of defects
B) Price
C) Color
D) Smell
  • 23. What should you use to clean your wooden spoon?
A) Dishwasher
B) Steel wool
C) Mild soap and water
D) Bleach
  • 24. What is 'spoon butter' often made of?
A) Just oil
B) Beeswax and oil
C) Just butter
D) Just beeswax
  • 25. Why use spoon butter?
A) To make the spoon slippery
B) To add flavor
C) To attract insects
D) To condition and protect the wood
  • 26. What is a good way to secure your wood while carving?
A) Bench hook or vise
B) Balancing it on your foot
C) Holding it in your lap
D) Throwing it in the air
  • 27. What type of knife is best for detail work?
A) Draw knife
B) Axe
C) Spoon Knife
D) Chip carving knife
  • 28. Which grip is generally considered safest?
A) Ice pick grip
B) Holding the blade
C) Thumb push grip
D) Power grip
  • 29. What is the benefit of using green wood?
A) It is easier to carve
B) It is stronger
C) It is more resistant to cracking
D) It doesn't require finishing
  • 30. After oiling a wooden spoon, what should you do with the excess oil?
A) Leave it to soak in
B) Rinse it off with water
C) Apply more oil
D) Wipe it off with a clean cloth
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