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Finishes on Wood

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 7mins

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Class
Date
1.

If you use a paint or oil that has a transparent finish, what does it mean?

a)

You can see the natural grain of the wood.

b)

You can not see the natural grain of the wood.

c)

That the wood has a metallic finish.

d)

The wood is always water proof.

2.

Sanding is used to achieve what? Pick 2 answers.

a)

To create a smooth surface finish

b)

To shape edges or corners

c)

To cut a piece of wood in half

d)

To add colour to wood

3.

What direction should you go when sanding?

a)

With the grain

b)

Across the grain

c)

North

4.

A what stage would you sand your work?

a)

Before you saw your piece of wood

b)

Before you drill your piece of wood

c)

Just before you apply a finishing coat of paint or varnish

d)

After you have assembled and painted your wood product

5.

Which grit of sandpaper will give you the smoothest finish?

a)

180 grit

b)

120 grit

c)

80 grit

d)

100 grit

6.

which grit of sand paper will give you the roughest finish?

a)

100 grit

b)

80 grit

c)

120 grit

d)

140 grit

7.

Why should you wipe down the project with white spirits after sanding and before finishing?

a)

It will help the wood absorb the finish better

b)

It will clear away any dust

c)

It will remove pencil marks

d)

It protects the wood

8.

which one of these products would you use if you wanted to seal and protect wood?

a)

Varnish

b)

Oil

c)

Wax

d)

Paint

9.

which one of these would you use if you wanted to change the colour of the wood grain?

a)

Stain

b)

Oil

c)

Varnish

d)

Sand paper

10.

When using some oils and stains what is it important that you do? select 2 answers

a)

Pour it all over the wood and let it soak in

b)

Be careful as some oils and stains contain harmful compounds

c)

Apply it with a cloth and then dispose of the cloth carefully

d)

Smell it to check it is OK

11.

Steel wool should be used between coats because

a)

It lets the oil soak in better

b)

Makes it look nicer

c)

It gets rid of any excess oil that dried in

12.

What is used to clean the brush after applying varnish?

a)

Nothing

b)

Water

c)

Washing Up Liquid

d)

White Spirits

13.

What finish should you put on outdoor furniture?

a)

Danish Oil

b)

French Polish

c)

Varnish

d)

Beeswax

14.

How should you apply oil to a project with a cloth?

a)

Rub across the grain

b)

Rub with the grain

c)

Rub in a circular motion

d)

Rub in anyway you want