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What About A Wonderful Woodworking Quiz?

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Priyanka Wadhwani

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Sitting on a chair, sofa or a bed? Ever wondered how fun it would be to make them on your own? Woodworking is an activity carpenters do everyday. It might seem intimidating for beginners but it is fun!! Try these questions to know more about this art.
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Thinking of making a high quality furniture? Go with hardwood! Hardwood refers to wood from broad-leaved and deciduous trees such as oak, maple, ash or beech.
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Pre-drilling helps reduce cracking when you add a screw. Though wood might not crack without them, pilot holes are a good insurance policy for strong joints.
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The original wood that comes in workshop for furniture making is not smooth as in the furniture. There’s a lot to be done and smoothening is done on a large scale by the help of planes.
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A framing square is used to ensure angles are properly cut in woodworking projects. It is not actually a square, but an L-shaped tool that has measurements hashed out all around.
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Wooden mallets aren't strong enough to hammer nails for long, but they're ideal for tapping chisels to gain leverage, especially in a chop cut.
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Though pressure-treated wood can be painted, its primary purpose is to resist rot. It's for outdoor situations where wood is exposed to water.
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People into art and craft may know this, the higher the number, the finer the sandpaper. If you may not know, sandpapers are used to remove material from surfaces, to make them smoother.
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The rasp can be round, half-round, or rectangular, and it is used for shaping and smoothing wood. It is used in tandem with the rough cut of a saw and the smoothing of sandpaper.
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There are many types, sizes and grades available, but 4’ x 8’ is most commonly used. Plywood is also available with different glues, veneers and degrees of finish.
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Mostly impervious to bad weather, redwood does not warp or rot, and it is resistant to moisture and insects. It is easy to work with and an outdoor finish can be applied to help preserve the wood’s color.
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Woodworking, an art, skill and a hobby, dates back over 2,000 years, when it was all about using hands. With invention of computer operated machines, the work has become easier. We know you are all thrilled to try this, but before you go, check your scores..

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