Woodworking planes Quiz

What is the range of cutting angles for block planes?

What does the cutting angle of block planes enable them to do?

• Cut through metal

• Cut end grain

• Cut plastic

• Cut softwood

What is the smallest of the hand planes?

• Jack plane

• Smoothing plane

• Block plane

• Jointer plane

How should the smoothing plane be used to achieve a clean smooth finish with no plane marks showing?

• By using one hand only

• By using both hands

• By using it at an angle

• By using it with a rough surface

What is the length range of a jack plane?

• 250mm to 300mm

• 350mm to 380mm

• 400mm to 450mm

• 500mm to 550mm

What is the primary use of a jack plane?

• Cutting wood into small pieces

• Smoothing rough surfaces

• Removing waste from doors prior to hanging

• Drilling holes in wood

How does the blade width of a jack plane compare to a smoothing plane?

• It is narrower

• It is wider

• It is the same

• It is adjustable

What is the length range of the try plane?

• 300mm to 450mm

• 450mm to 600mm

• 600mm to 750mm

• 750mm to 900mm

What is the primary use of the try plane?

• Cutting wood into small pieces

• Drilling holes in wood

• Smoothing long edges of timber

• Painting wood surfaces

What is the general blade width of the try plane?

• 30mm

• 45mm

• 60mm

• 75mm