WorksheetsWOODWORKING: TYPES OF WOOD
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which of the following is not a softwood?
pine
maple
cedar
fir
Hardwood trees are:
broadleaf
cone-bearing
needle-like
none of these
All softwoods are softer than all hardwoods
true
false
An advantage in using pine is that it:
is nice and hard
is easy to cut
looks great
none of these
A less expensive wood that can "mimic" other , more expensive woods when stained is:
cherry
pine
maple
spruce
A benefit of using walnut in a project is that it:
stains well
is soft and pliable
does not require staining
none of these
A downside to oak is that it:
is softer
isn't very strong
cant really be stained
may look "old fashioned"
The best choice for framing lumber would be:
pine
maple
cedar
walnut
Cedar is good for exterior applications because of its:
color
softness
hardness
weather resistance
Which of these is the hardest?
walnut
cherry
maple
Robert's head (jk)
A disadvantage to using oak is that it:
is hard to sand
has an uninviting grain pattern
can splinter while cut due to its hardness
always has a reddish color
If you want a "rustic" or knotty look you should use:
walnut
poplar
maple
pine
Douglas fir (a fir) rivals some hardwoods when it comes to strength
true
false
A disadvantage to using fir is that it:
has a bland grain pattern
scratches easily
doesn't take stain well
none of these
Mischael Gula will most likely some day end up:
in jail
in the gutter
getting beaten up
on the comedy circuit
