Woodworking Quiz

The Process of Making Objects from Wood

• Woodworking includes a variety of skills such as cabinet making, wood carving, joinery, carpentry, and woodturning.

• Early humans worked with wood, and the development of civilization was closely tied to the development of increasingly greater degrees of skill in working these materials.

• Woodworking was advanced in ancient Egypt, where woodworking is depicted in many extant ancient Egyptian drawings, and a considerable amount of ancient Egyptian furniture have been preserved.

• Ancient Romans used woodworking for material for buildings, transportation, tools, and household items. Vitruvius and Pliny preserved much of the contemporary knowledge of Roman woodworking.

• The progenitors of Chinese woodworking were Lu Ban and his wife Lady Yun, from the Spring and Autumn period. Despite this, the text was written some 1500 years after his death.

• Modern technology has changed woodworking, with Computer Numeric Controlled (CNC) Machines making it possible to mass-produce products faster, with less waste, and often with more complex design than ever before.

• Softwoods are typically found in regions with lower temperatures and are typically less durable, lighter in weight, and more vulnerable to pests and fungal attacks than hardwoods.

• Hardwoods are separated into two categories, temperate and tropical hardwoods, depending on their origin. Hardwoods flaunt a higher density and are typically heavier than softwoods but can also be more brittle.

• Common softwoods used for furniture include cedar, fir, and pine, while common hardwoods include ash, beech, birch, cherry, mahogany, oak, and maple.

• When choosing materials, workability, durability, and moisture resistance are important factors to consider.

• Woods with good working properties include agba, alder, basswood, obeah, pine, and western cedar, while very durable woods include teak, iron, jarrah, chestnut, oak, and cedar.

• Popular woods used for carving include aspen, basswood, butternut, black walnut, and oak.

• Traditional and modern furniture styles have changed throughout woodworking history.Woodworking: Tools and Woods

• Popular woods for carving include basswood, aspen, butternut, black walnut, and oak.

• Power tools and hand tools are both used for woodworking, and each area of woodworking requires a different variation of tools.

• Many modern woodworkers use power tools for added ease and to save time, while others still choose to use only hand tools.

• Hand tools are classified as tools that receive power only from the hands that are holding them and need to be sharpened using a sharpening jig and sharpening stone or sandpaper.

• Common modern hand tools include chisels, gouges, saws, planes, and knives.

• Power tools are tools that are powered by an external energy source and include drills, sanders, saws, planers, and routers.

• Notable woodworkers include Sam Maloof, James Krenov, and George Nakashima.

• Woodworking has a rich history and is a popular hobby and profession today.

• Many woodworking projects involve furniture making, cabinetry, carving, and woodturning.

• Safety is essential in woodworking, and woodworkers should wear protective gear and follow proper safety protocols.

• Resources for woodworking include books, magazines, online tutorials, and woodworking classes.

• Woodworking can be a rewarding and fulfilling hobby or profession for those with a passion for creating with their hands.