Sharpening Hand Tools Quiz

Which of the following is recommended for the trainee when freehand grinding chisels and plane blades?

• Using gloves

• Using goggles

• Using a mask

• Using ear protection

What types of stones are recommended for sharpening chisels and plane blades?

• Only natural stones

• Only manufactured stones

• Both natural and manufactured stones

• Neither natural nor manufactured stones

What types of chisels should the trainee grind and sharpen?

• Only bevelled chisels

• Only firmer chisels

• Both bevelled and firmer chisels

• Only plane blades

What additional resource is recommended for the trainee to use for this project?

• Workshop lesson notes

• Online tutorials

• Instructional videos

• Textbooks

What knowledge will trainees gain through this project?

• Correct sharpening angles, method of sharpening, use of lubricants for oilstones, and names and parts of each tool

• How to build a workshop

• How to use power tools

• How to design new tools

What is the correct angle for sharpening a chisel?

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 60 degrees

• 90 degrees

Which of the following is NOT a step in sharpening a plane blade?

• Ground at the correct angle without burning

• Sharpened at the correct angle

• Correct lubricant used for oilstone

• Heated to a high temperature

What should be done after sharpening a plane blade?

• It should be painted

• It should be assembled correctly

• It should be heated

• It should be cooled in water

Which of the following is an associated task when sharpening basic hand tools?

• Using a hammer

• Following safe working practices

• Measuring with a ruler

• Painting the tools

What is used as a lubricant when sharpening chisels and plane blades?

• Water

• Oilstone

• Grease

• Sand