Crafting Woodworking and Mixed Media 3

Question 1

What is 'kerf' in relation to a saw?

Accepted Answer

The width of material removed by the blade

Answer

Kerf is the slot width the blade cuts, which must be accounted for in precise measurements.

Question 2

Which tool is best suited for cutting curved shapes in thin plywood?

Accepted Answer

Jigsaw or scroll saw

Answer

A jigsaw or scroll saw uses a narrow blade that can follow curves easily.

Question 3

In mixed media, what is 'gesso' commonly used for?

Accepted Answer

Priming a surface to improve paint adhesion

Answer

Gesso seals and primes the substrate so paints and media bond well.

Question 4

Why should you drill a pilot hole before driving a screw into hardwood?

Accepted Answer

To prevent the wood from splitting

Answer

A pilot hole relieves pressure so the dense wood doesn't crack when the screw is driven.

Question 5

What does 'grit' refer to on sandpaper?

Accepted Answer

The coarseness of the abrasive particles

Answer

Grit numbers indicate particle size; lower numbers are coarser and higher numbers are finer.

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