Woodworking Basics

All of the following should be considered when selecting wood for a project, except ____.

• whether it is hardwood or softwood

• the finish color

• the cost and availability

• whether engineered or natural wood should be used

Knots are caused by ____.

• the growth of a tree branch

• drying wood in a kiln

• cutting wood against the grain

• cutting too old of a tree

The difference between a crosscut and a rip cut saw is a rip cut ____.

• makes a rough cut and a crosscut makes a smooth cut

• cuts with the grain of the wood and a crosscut cuts across this grain

• cuts across the grain and a crosscut cuts with the grain

• makes a smooth cut and a crosscut makes a rougher cu

A miter saw is all of the following, except ____.

• stationary

• able to crosscut lumber

• able to cut boards at a variety of angles

• able to easily perform rip cuts

A push stick can be used to ____.

• push a saw through the wood

• guide lumber through a saw

• keep the blade still for cleaning

• keep saw guards out of the way

____ saws have fine teeth and are designed to make intricate, carved cuts.

• Keyhole

• Dovetail

• Band

• Coping

____ saws are often used to make internal cuts in sheet goods for electrical boxes.

• Coping

• Keyhole

• Dovetail

• Band

A ____ saw is valuable in demolition because it can cut through most materials.

• circular

• coping

• reciprocating

• Band

Cross cutting means to cut with the grain of the wood.

• True

• False

Dull saw blades cause kickbacks and rough cuts.

• True

• False