Woodworking Tools And Equipment 2

Question 1

Which hand tool is best suited for cutting a board across the grain?

Accepted Answer

Crosscut saw

Answer

A crosscut saw has teeth angled and beveled to sever wood fibers across the grain cleanly.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a marking gauge in woodworking?

Accepted Answer

To scribe a line parallel to an edge

Answer

A marking gauge scribes a line a set distance from and parallel to a reference edge.

Question 3

Which chisel type is designed for chopping deep mortises?

Accepted Answer

Mortise chisel

Answer

A mortise chisel has a thick, sturdy blade to withstand mallet blows when chopping mortises.

Question 4

What does a jointer plane primarily do?

Accepted Answer

Flatten and straighten long edges

Answer

A jointer plane's long sole flattens and trues long edges for tight glue joints.

Question 5

Which tool measures whether a surface is perfectly level?

Accepted Answer

Spirit level

Answer

A spirit level uses a bubble in liquid to show when a surface is level or plumb.

Woodworking Practice Test