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