Fundamentals of Woodworking

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 avilability
• whether engineered or natural wood should be used

Common lumber is usually ____.

• structural wood
• veneer-grade lumber
• less than 2" thick
• blemish free

Nominal dimensions for lumber are the measurements taken ____.

• after plaing or milling
• after kiln drying
• before kiln drying
• after dressing

A piece of lumber with the nominal dimensions of 2  4 is actually ____.

• 1 1/4" x 3 1/4"
• 2" x 4"
• 2 1/4" x 4"
• 1 1/2" x 3 1/2"

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 cut

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

____ is used in applications where strength and stability are important.

• Appearance lumber
• Utility lumber
• Stress graded lumber
• Hardwood lumber

____ is stress graded wood used for rough framing and may have distinct warping or twisting.

• Utility lumber
• Softwood lumber
• Hardwood lumber
• Appearance lumber