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It's All in the Wood Trivia Quiz

Woodworking is a hobby in which you can learn new skills whether you are 9 or 90. From the beginner's birdhouse or birdfeeder to whatever you can imagine being made of wood, woodworking brings out the pride of achievement.

A multiple-choice quiz by ncterp. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
ncterp

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
420,540

Updated
Aug 07 25

# Qns
10

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Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. Hardwoods come from deciduous trees and softwoods come from coniferous trees.

True

False

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Question 2 of 10

2. For your next project you plan to build a cedar chest. You only have a small shop, what category of cedar should you be looking for? Hint

S2S

3A Common

S4S

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Question 3 of 10

3. What kind of exotic wood would you use to make a pool cue? Hint

purpleheart

teak

rosewood

wenge

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the difference between rip cutting and crosscutting? Hint

rip cutting is cutting the length of a board and crosscutting is cutting the width of a board

cutting at an angle perpendicular to the board

crosscutting is cutting the length and rip cutting is cutting the width

making a non-perpendicular cut

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Question 5 of 10

5. In woodworking, what does "TPI" stand for"? Hint

test pattern focus

teeth per file

total paste formula

teeth per inch

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the main difference between the Japanese saw and the Western saw? Hint

Japanese saws have less tpi

Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, Western saw cut on the push stroke

Japanese saws cannot be used to crosscut

Western saws are made with finer steel

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Question 7 of 10

7. When buying sandpaper the higher the grit number the coarser the grit.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. The following are all examples of what very important aspect of woodworking: dado & rabbet, tongue & groove, dovetail, mortise & tenon? Hint

wood joinery

wood drills

wood clamps

wood finishes

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of woodworking tool is used to make the edges of a decorative picture frame? Hint

chisel

router

plane

jigs

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Question 10 of 10

10. A Forstner bit is a type of drill bit.

True

False

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Hardwoods come from deciduous trees and softwoods come from coniferous trees.

Answer: True

True. Hardwoods like maple, cherry, and walnut lose their leaves in winter. Coniferous trees like pines, cypress and cedar maintain their leaves (needles) year around.

2. For your next project you plan to build a cedar chest. You only have a small shop, what category of cedar should you be looking for?

Answer: S4S

If you only have a small shop, then you probably don't own a planer. So, you should shop for cedar categorized as "S4S" (Surfaced Four Sides) These will be a bit more expensive than S2S or roughhewn boards.

3. What kind of exotic wood would you use to make a pool cue?

Answer: purpleheart

Purpleheart comes from Central and South America. It has a very straight grain. It's also used to make indoor and outdoor furniture, as well as pool cues.

4. What is the difference between rip cutting and crosscutting?

Answer: rip cutting is cutting the length of a board and crosscutting is cutting the width of a board

Rip cutting is cutting the length of the board with the grain. Crosscutting is cutting the width of the board against the grain. Both require different types of saws.

5. In woodworking, what does "TPI" stand for"?

Answer: teeth per inch

"TPI" stands for teeth per inch on a saw blade. The more "tpi" the finer the cut. A rip saw may have only 7 to 9 "tpi", whereas a coping saw may have more than 20 "tpi".

6. What is the main difference between the Japanese saw and the Western saw?

Answer: Japanese saws cut on the pull stroke, Western saw cut on the push stroke

Japanese saws, such as dozuki, kataba, kugihiki, and ryoba cut on the pull stroke. Western saws, like the panel, tenon, dovetail, and coping cut on the push stroke. Japanese saws are good for crosscutting because they have a higher tpi. For example, a dozuki has 22tpi. Japanese saws have a straight handle as opposed to the grip used in western saws.

7. When buying sandpaper the higher the grit number the coarser the grit.

Answer: False

False. The grit is the coarseness of the paper. The higher the grit number the finer the paper. For example, 220 grit sandpaper is finer than 80 grit sandpaper.

8. The following are all examples of what very important aspect of woodworking: dado & rabbet, tongue & groove, dovetail, mortise & tenon?

Answer: wood joinery

The joining of two pieces of wood can be accomplished in many ways, from the simple butt joint, where 2 pieces of wood are butted against each other and nailed, glued or screwed together to the more complex dovetail joint used in furniture making.

9. What type of woodworking tool is used to make the edges of a decorative picture frame?

Answer: router

A router is an essential part of any woodworking shop. There are three kinds of routers: hand-held, table, and plunge. All use various kinds of bits. There are two types of bits: edge and groove forming. Both come in many different sizes and shapes. The picture frame edge is made with one of many edge router bits.

10. A Forstner bit is a type of drill bit.

Answer: True

A Forstner bit is a type of drill bit that should only be used with a drill press. A Forstner bit is used to cut circles with flat bottoms. This type of bit is often used for fine woodworking with hardwoods.

Source: Author ncterp

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