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Sand papers and Files

Total questions: 62

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is sandpaper similar to saw blades?

a)

The sharp edges that cut the wood the way a saw blade does.

b)

Because you use it while woodworking.

c)

You can use it like a saw.

d)

Because you can put it in a machine to use it.

2.

What are the two different types of sandpaper?

a)

Smooth and Rough.

b)

Yellow and Blue.

c)

Commercial and Industrial.

d)

Paper and fabric.

3.

Is 40 grit sandpaper fine or course?

a)

Fine

b)

Course

4.

What are the classifications of sandpaper?

a)

Coarse, Medium, fine, very fine

b)

Coarse, Medium and Super Fine

c)

Coarse, Medium, Fine, Very Fine, Extra Fine, Super Fine

d)

Coarse, Medium and Fine

5.

What are the 3 different uses for Coarse, Medium and fine. In that order.

a)

Heavy sanding, sanding between coats of paint, final sanding.

b)

Smoothing the surface, Stripping paint, removing dust spots.

c)

Heavy sanding and stripping, Smoothing of the surface, Final sanding before finishing.

d)

Heavy sanding, sanding between coats, Fine sanding of the finish.

6.

What are the 3 characteristics of commercial and industrial grade sandpaper?

a)

Grit, paper and size.

b)

Grit, fabric and uses

c)

The abrasive grit, the backing material and the bonding agents.

d)

Color, uses and wear.

7.

Why can sanding with 400-grit be a waste of time before 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.

8.

If you start sanding with 220-grit and then sand with 80-grit, would this be considered going through the grits?

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Why is open coat sandpaper preferred for woodworking?

a)

Because it clogs up slowly.

b)

Because it takes paint off.

c)

Because open spaces between the grits help prevent clogging by giving sawdust a place to go.

d)

Because it works faster.

10.

Why are aluminum oxide and garnet sandpaper preferred for woodworking?

a)

Because they smooth the wood better.

b)

Because they are both natural elements.

c)

Aluminum oxide exhibits friability and Garnet is excellent for final sanding.

d)

Because Aluminum oxide and Garnet both don't wear out.

11.

Which sandpaper is harder, Ceramic or Silicon Carbide?

a)

Ceramic

b)

Silicon Carbide

12.

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 with 180-220-grit sandpaper, in most cases.

d)

When your teacher tells you can.

13.

True or false, Industrial grade sandpapers use abrasive grit material that is stronger and less likely to bread down or wear out.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

True or False, Commercial grade sandpapers tend to use low-grade fabric and backing material.

a)

False

b)

True

15.

True or False, the bonding agent is what holds the layers of paper together.

a)

True

b)

False

16.

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

a)

Abrasives

b)

Salt

c)

Concrete

d)

Plastic

17.

Name two natural abrasives that are used in making sandpaper!

a)

Flint

b)

Garnet

c)

Copper

d)

Lead

18.

What color is garnet sandpaper?

a)

Black

b)

White

c)

Reddish Orange

d)

Green

19.

What color is flint sandpaper?

a)

Brown

b)

White/ Grey

c)

Orange

d)

Green

20.

Name two artificial abrasives that are used in making sandpaper

a)

Tungsten

b)

Aluminum Oxide

c)

Calcium

d)

Silicon Carbide

21.

What color is Aluminum Oxide paper?

a)

White

b)

Red

c)

Brown

d)

Green

22.

What color is silicon carbide paper?

a)

Black

b)

White

c)

Brown

d)

Green

23.

Of these four types of sandpaper, which is the softest and cheapest?

a)

Garnet

b)

Flint

c)

Aluminum Oxide

d)

Silicon Carbide

24.

Wat is another name for aluminum oxide paper?

a)

construction paper

b)

production paper

c)

cloth paper

d)

wax paper

25.

What type of abrasive is usually used on power sanding belts??

a)

Garnet

b)

Flint

c)

Aluminum Oxide

d)

Silicon Carbide

26.

50 Grit sand paper is

a)

Fine

b)

Coarse

c)

Very fine

d)

Medium

27.

80 grit sand paper is

a)

Fine

b)

Coarse

c)

Very fine

d)

Medium

28.

120 grit is

a)

Fine

b)

Coarse

c)

Very fine

d)

Medium

29.

220 grit is

a)

Fine

b)

Coarse

c)

Very fine

d)

Medium

30.

How many pieces is a full sheet of sand paper usually torn into?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

6

31.

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

a)

Across the grain

b)

With the grain

32.

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

a)

Sanding Block

b)

Fingers

c)

Mallet

d)

A Cat

33.

If you do not sand properly, what will show up after a project has been stained

a)

Ghost of Christmas past

b)

Scratches

c)

Machine Marks

d)

Stimulus Checks

34.

With what grit sandpaper should you usually start sanding your project?

a)

80 and then 120 Grit

b)

60 and then 80 grit

c)

100 and then 220 grit

d)

120 and then 220 grit

35.

Rough sanding should be done between which steps? (choose 2)

a)

After joints are made

b)

Once the project is glued together

c)

Before the project is glued together

d)

Before being cut to dimensions

36.

What does the number 80 on 80 grit sandpaper mean?

4 lines
37.

When sanding do you sand with or against the grain?

a)

with

b)

against

38.

If I am sanding something that is really rough what would be my best choice of sand paper to start with?

a)

220

b)

320

c)

150

d)

80

39.

If I want to finish sand my project ( the last step) what number of grit would be my best choice?

a)

30

b)

80

c)

220

d)

100

40.

What is the word we use to classify sandpaper?

a)

Grip

b)

Grit

c)

Grind

d)

Sandy

41.

What type of wood is your surfboard made from?

a)

Maple

b)

Oak

c)

Pine

d)

Cherry

42.

Should you remove all pencil marks from your final project?

a)

Yes

b)

No

43.

Sanding is the finishing of wood by rubbing it with

a)

a cloth

b)

an abrasive

c)

a piece of fabric

d)

an adhesive

44.

Which of the following is NOT a kind of abrasive material

a)

Quartz

b)

Garnet

c)

Silicon carbide

d)

saw dust

45.

You should always sand in the direction of the grain to avoid;

a)

cracking of the wood

b)

spliting of the wood

c)

scratching the wood

d)

staining the wood

46.

Which of the following grits of sandpaper would be used for first sanding?

a)

1000 grit

b)

500 grit

c)

100 grit

d)

220 grit

47.

Which of the following grits of sandpaper would be used for final sanding?

a)

120 grit

b)

220 grit

c)

320 grit

d)

400 grit

48.

The term "Abrasive" means:

a)

smooth

b)

shiny

c)

rough

d)

curved

49.

The term "adhesive" means the same as:

a)

strong

b)

rough

c)

glue

d)

grit

50.

The term "Coarse" means about the same as:

a)

shiny

b)

rough

c)

adhesive

d)

fabric

51.

Quartz is an abrasive used in making:

a)

paint

b)

adhesive

c)

sandpaper

d)

sanding block

52.

Which of the following is NOT a tip for sanding:

a)

Use even pressure

b)

Start with a low number of grit ,like 60

c)

Use a high number of grit to start, like 400

d)

Always use eye protection

53.

Three of these categories are:

a)

(1) Measuring and Marking Out Tool (2) Clamping Tools

(3) Filing Tools

b)

(1) Filing Tools

(2) Gauges

(3) Cutting Tools

c)

(1) Cutting Tools

(2) Impelling Tools

(3) Gauges

d)

(1) Clamping Tools

(2) Measuring and Marking out Tools

(3) Sawing Tools

54.

Files are made in sizes, shapes and ___________ to suit the work to be done.

a)

Style

b)

types of cut

c)

form

d)

methods of filing

55.

The cut of a file refers to

a)

how big or small the teeth are

b)

the method of filing

c)

the shape of the teeth

d)

how deep the teeth of the file can cut

56.

The part of the file which goes into the handle is called the

a)

top

b)

tang

c)

tooth

d)

tip

57.

The two methods of filing are:

a)

cross filing and draw filing

b)

draw filing and diagonal filing

c)

straight filing and cross filing

d)

straight filing and diagonal filing

58.

The work should be held:

a)

As low as possible in the vice

b)

As high as possible in the vice

c)

In the middle of the work and vice

d)

at the tip of the vice

59.

The purpose of hoilding the file this way is to:

a)

allow you to reach the work when filing

b)

allow you to file more work at one time

c)

reduce the vibration of the work when filing

d)

reduce the vibration of the file when using it

60.

One of the BEST ways to reduce pinning is to

a)

wash the file often

b)

tap the file on the desk

c)

put a little oil on the file before starting

d)

rub a little chalk on the file before starting

61.

Finish the sentence. A flat surface of the metal being filed must be tested by using:

(a)  

62.

How many categories of cutting tools are there?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

4

d)

5