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Finishing & Sandpaper

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Is 40 grit sandpaper fine or course?

a)

Fine

b)

Course

2.

Why can sanding with 400-grit be a waste of time on wood projects before applying finishes?

a)

Because the wood will show scratches.

b)

Because it would take too long.

c)

Because 400-grit will tend to seal off the wood grain and prevent finishes from penetrating.

d)

Because it won't look as nice.

3.

Proper sanding procedures consists of sanding with 220-grit and then sanding with 80-grit to finish.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

When sanding your project, how do you know when to stop sanding?

a)

When your wood feels smooth.

b)

When you get tired.

c)

When you finish 220 grit and do not see any scratches.

d)

When your teacher tells you can.

5.

The term "Coarse" means about the same as:

a)

shiny

b)

rough

c)

adhesive

d)

fabric

6.

What is the " sand " or rough particles on sandpaper?

a)

Abrasives

b)

Salt

c)

Concrete

d)

Plastic

7.

50 Grit sand paper is

a)

Fine

b)

Coarse

c)

Very fine

d)

Medium

8.

120 grit is finer than 80 grit sandpaper.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

220 grit is adequate for finish sanding on wood.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Should you sand the surface of a board across the grain or with the grain?

a)

Across the grain

b)

With the grain

11.

What must be used to help you sand a flat surface?

a)

Sanding Block

b)

Fingers

c)

Mallet

d)

A Cat

12.

If you do not sand properly, what will show up after a project has been stained and finished? (Check all that apply)

a)

Ink from manufacturer

b)

Scratches

c)

Machine Marks

d)

Pencil marks

13.

The higher the number on the back of the sand paper the...

a)

coarser it is.

b)

finer it is.

14.
What is being applied to wood  in the photo________?
a)
Stain
b)
Wax
c)
Sanding
d)
Wood Putty
15.
A stain is designed to enhance the wood  ______ and change the _____ of wood.
a)
grain + structure
b)
grain + color
c)
glue + color
d)
grain + knots
16.
The photo depicted has a series of test _______ of stained wood
a)
glue
b)
grit
c)
holes
d)
swatches
17.
A ___________ is applied to wood over a stain in order to protect the wood.
a)
veneer
b)
finish
c)
tack cloth
d)
600 grit sand paper
18.
What is being applied to wood  in the photo________?
a)
veneer
b)
wax
c)
stain
d)
finish
19.
___________ usually consists of several coats of wax, shellac, drying oil, lacquer, polyurethane, varnish, or paint applied to wood.
a)
Sanding
b)
Stain
c)
Finish
d)
Veneer
20.
In terms of sandpaper; 40 grit is very__________
a)
Rough
b)
Fine
c)
Wet
d)
Smooth
21.
A very fine sandpaper for woodworking is considered to be _____________
a)
40 Grit
b)
400 Grit
c)
60 Grit
d)
120 Grit
22.

Between applying coats of finish one should _____ between coats, but read the directions on the can to be sure.

a)

Stain

b)

Scrape

c)

Wax

d)

Sand

23.
Finish applied to wood typically is clear or ________ colored
a)
Amber
b)
Pink
c)
Red
d)
Blue
24.
When sanding wood one should sand _______   ______ wood grain
a)
across all
b)
against all
c)
with the
d)
with circles
25.

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.

26.

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

27.

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

28.

Which grit of sandpaper will give you the smoothest finish?

a)

180 grit

b)

120 grit

c)

80 grit

d)

100 grit

29.

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

a)

100 grit

b)

80 grit

c)

120 grit

d)

140 grit

30.

Good sanding is used to enhance what, on a piece of wood?

a)

scuffs and scrapes on the surface of the wood

b)

The natural beauty of the grain

c)

holes and imperfections

d)

instructions for making

31.

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

32.

What does applying finish on wood accomplish? Check all that apply.

a)

improves the aesthetics of the material

b)

waterproofs the wood

c)

prevents the wood from impact damage

d)

changes the color of the wood

33.

What is the purpose of sanding wood?

a)

Remove milling marks.

b)

Smooth the surface and gets rid of splinters.

c)

Prepare the surface for finishes.

d)

Eliminate gouges and scratches.

e)

All of the above.

34.

What type of tool is this?

a)

Belt Sander

b)

Random Orbit Sander

c)

Sanding Block

d)

Palm Sander

e)

Oscillating Sander

35.

What type of tool is this?

a)

Belt Sander

b)

Random Orbit Sander

c)

Sanding Block

d)

Palm Sander

e)

Oscillating Sander

36.

What type of tool is this?

a)

Belt Sander

b)

Random Orbit Sander

c)

Sanding Block

d)

Palm Sander

e)

Oscillating Sander

37.

What type of tool is this?

a)

Belt Sander

b)

Random Orbit Sander

c)

Sanding Block

d)

Palm Sander

e)

Oscillating Drum Sander

38.

Wearing safety glasses in the shop is

a)

optional

b)

recomended

c)

required

d)

a personal choice

39.

Having loose hair or clothing in the shop...

a)

is a hazard and can result in injury

b)

is a fashion statement

c)

is pretty

d)

is forbidden by law

40.

All tools used...

a)

are color coded and assigned to a team.

b)

will only be replaced by the last person to use it.

c)

will be returned to their proper storage area immediately after use.

d)

may be left out for the next class.

41.

DO NOT

a)

distract your teacher while he/she is supervising another student on a machine unless it is an emergency.

b)

work diligently and carefully.

c)

help others as needed

d)

follow all safety precautions

42.

Check all that apply.


Before starting an application of stain or finish, one should...

a)

make sure you have enough time

b)

read the can for directions

c)

understand how to clean up

d)

understand how to dispose of any waste

43.

When should you stir finish with a stir stick?

a)

Never- comes stirred up

b)

Initially and during use

c)

Only when teacher is watching

d)

Never- it is not supposed to be stirred

44.

Does the sanding belt on the portable belt sander have a specific direction?

a)

Yes, it can only go on one way

b)

No, it can go on either way

45.

What is used to remove ALL dust prior to applying stain or finish?

a)

tack cloth/ damp towel

b)

baby wipes

c)

dry paper towel

d)

sleeve of your shirt

46.

How should sandpaper be used?

a)

tore up into pieces as needed

b)

cut or folded specifically for the application

c)

cut into random sizes

d)

wadded into a ball

47.

What size of sandpaper does this sander use?

a)

1/4 sheet

b)

1/2 sheet

c)

3/4 sheet

d)

Full Sheet

e)

Oscillating Sander

48.

When hand sanding, fold sandpaper into thirds to provide support.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

Ripping up sandpaper, especially full sheets should be avoided at all times.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

Check all that Apply:

Applying stain on usable wood (stock) and other people's projects is OK.

a)

Never! This is uncool!

b)

not my materials so who cares

c)

use scraps or ask Mr. Stalter, but do not ruin materials

d)

Always use wood shop common sense!