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WorksheetsFinishes on Wood
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 7mins
If you use a paint or oil that has a transparent finish, what does it mean?
You can see the natural grain of the wood.
You can not see the natural grain of the wood.
That the wood has a metallic finish.
The wood is always water proof.
Sanding is used to achieve what? Pick 2 answers.
To create a smooth surface finish
To shape edges or corners
To cut a piece of wood in half
To add colour to wood
What direction should you go when sanding?
With the grain
Across the grain
North
A what stage would you sand your work?
Before you saw your piece of wood
Before you drill your piece of wood
Just before you apply a finishing coat of paint or varnish
After you have assembled and painted your wood product
Which grit of sandpaper will give you the smoothest finish?
180 grit
120 grit
80 grit
100 grit
which grit of sand paper will give you the roughest finish?
100 grit
80 grit
120 grit
140 grit
Why should you wipe down the project with white spirits after sanding and before finishing?
It will help the wood absorb the finish better
It will clear away any dust
It will remove pencil marks
It protects the wood
which one of these products would you use if you wanted to seal and protect wood?
Varnish
Oil
Wax
Paint
which one of these would you use if you wanted to change the colour of the wood grain?
Stain
Oil
Varnish
Sand paper
When using some oils and stains what is it important that you do? select 2 answers
Pour it all over the wood and let it soak in
Be careful as some oils and stains contain harmful compounds
Apply it with a cloth and then dispose of the cloth carefully
Smell it to check it is OK
Steel wool should be used between coats because
It lets the oil soak in better
Makes it look nicer
It gets rid of any excess oil that dried in
What is used to clean the brush after applying varnish?
Nothing
Water
Washing Up Liquid
White Spirits
What finish should you put on outdoor furniture?
Danish Oil
French Polish
Varnish
Beeswax
How should you apply oil to a project with a cloth?
Rub across the grain
Rub with the grain
Rub in a circular motion
Rub in anyway you want
