If you use a paint or oil that has a transparent finish, what does it mean?

• You can see the natural grain of the wood.

• You can not see the natural grain of the wood.

• That the wood has a metallic finish.

• The wood is always water proof.

Sanding is used to achieve what? Pick 2 answers.

• To create a smooth surface finish

• To shape edges or corners

• To cut a piece of wood in half

• To add colour to wood

What direction should you go when sanding?

• With the grain

• Across the grain

• North

A what stage would you sand your work?

• Before you saw your piece of wood

• Before you drill your piece of wood

• Just before you apply a finishing coat of paint or varnish

• After you have assembled and painted your wood product

Which grit of sandpaper will give you the smoothest finish?

• 180 grit

• 120 grit

• 80 grit

• 100 grit

which grit of sand paper will give you the roughest finish?

• 100 grit

• 80 grit

• 120 grit

• 140 grit

Why should you wipe down the project with white spirits after sanding and before finishing?

• It will help the wood absorb the finish better

• It will clear away any dust

• It will remove pencil marks

• It protects the wood

which one of these products would you use if you wanted to seal and protect wood?

• Varnish

• Oil

• Wax

• Paint

which one of these would you use if you wanted to change the colour of the wood grain?

• Stain

• Oil

• Varnish

• Sand paper

When using some oils and stains what is it important that you do? select 2 answers

• Pour it all over the wood and let it soak in

• Be careful as some oils and stains contain harmful compounds

• Apply it with a cloth and then dispose of the cloth carefully

• Smell it to check it is OK