The Coping Saw Quiz

What is the primary use of a coping saw?

• Cutting metal sheets

• Cutting unusual shapes or curves in wood

• Drilling holes in wood

• Sanding wood surfaces

What is the length of the blade used in a coping saw?

• 100mm

• 150mm

• 200mm

• 250mm

What must be done to fit a new blade into the coping saw?

• The frame must be heated

• The frame must be flexed

• The blade must be bent

• The handle must be removed

In which direction should the teeth of the blade point when fitting it to the coping saw?

• Downwards

• Upwards

• Away from the handle

• Towards the handle

What is a modern alternative to using a coping saw for cutting shapes?

• Machine fretsaws

• Circular saws

• Hand drills

• Electric sanders

How can internal shapes be cut using a coping saw?

• By cutting from the edge

• By removing the blade, passing it through a drilled hole, and refitting it

• By using a special internal cutting blade

• By using a different saw

What is the correct sawing motion when using a coping saw?

• Random motion

• Straight and forward direction

• Zigzag motion

• Circular motion

What determines the curve being cut when using a coping saw?

• The length of the blade

• The maneuvering of the wood by the supporting hand

• The angle of the blade

• The speed of sawing

What should be done to the material when using a coping saw to cut thin material?

• Clamp it to a wall

• Place it on the floor

• Support it on the surface of a bench and hold it down firmly

• Hold it loosely

What happens if the blade is fitted the opposite way in a coping saw?

• It will be very difficult, if not impossible, to use

• It will cut faster

• It will cut smoother

• It will not fit into the frame