Hazards in Wood Carving
Mitigation for wood splinters
What is: Remove splinters with tweezers and clean the area?
First Aid for minor cuts
What is:
1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Clean the cut gently with water and mild soap.
3. Apply an antibiotic ointment if available.
4. Cover with a sterile bandage.
5. Change the bandage daily, or when it becomes wet or dirty
Reason for sharpening tools
What is: sharp tools are safer, more efficient, require less force to cut with, and last longer than dull tools.
Reason for caring for tools and knowing their use
What is: safety, efficiency, and proper usage?
Importance of Knowing proper tool handling
What is: Every tool has a safe way to be held, used, and stored. It’s crucial to know how to grip carving tools correctly to prevent accidents and achieve precise cuts.
Preventing cuts from tools
What is: Carve away from yourself. Use sharp tools; dull ones require more force?
First Aid for minor cuts
What is:
1. Wash your hands with soap and water.
2. Clean the cut gently with water and mild soap.
3. Apply an antibiotic ointment if available.
4. Cover with a sterile bandage.
5. Change the bandage daily, or when it becomes wet or dirty.
True or False: Sharpening is a skill as vital as carving itself.
True
Proper care for a pocketknife
What is: Regularly clean its blades. Use honing oil occasionally and sharpen when it becomes dull. Store in a dry place and apply a bit of oil to the blades and joints for added protection?
Importance of protective gear
What is: Using safety goggles can prevent wood chips from entering the eyes, and gloves can offer a better grip and reduce the risk of cuts. It’s always better to be safe than sorry.
List 4/5 of the hazards in wood carving
What is: cuts from tools, wood splinters, dust inhalation, eye injuries, and repetitive strain?
First aid for splinters
What is:
1. Wash your hands and the affected area.
2. Use tweezers sterilized with rubbing alcohol to gently remove the splinter.
3. If splinter is under the skin, sterilize a needle with alcohol and gently tease the splinter out.
4. Wash the area again and cover with a bandage.
All sharpening devices should be ___ before stored.
Completely dry
List 3 types of tools
What is: Pocketknife, Straight Carving Knife, V-tool, Straight Gouge, and Wooden mallet?
Importance of having a safe/clean workspace
What is: Having a clean, well-lit, and clutter-free workspace ensures that you can focus on your carving without distractions or obstacles. It also reduces the chances of misplacing tools or causing unintentional injuries.
Anticipating dust inhalation
What is: Be aware of the wood type and how much dust it can produce?
Wild Card!
-200 points
Use and Care(cleaning) of a Sharpening stone
What is: Place the blade flat against the stone, tilting it slightly to match the blade’s angle. Move the blade back and forth across the stone’s surface in a controlled motion.
and Clean after each use to remove metal particles. If used with oil or water, ensure the stone is thoroughly dried after each session. Store in a cool, dry place.
Use of the v-tool
What is: texture and detail, allowing for sharp lines and intricate designs?
Wild Card!
+200 points
Anticipation, Prevention, AND Mitigation for any one of the 5 main hazards of wood carving
What is:
(refer to chart)
List 4/5 of the sharpening devices we talked about
What is: Sharpening stone, Arkansas stone, Japanese water stones, Ceramic stone, and Diamond stone
The Three blades of a Whittler's Knife
What is: Master, sheep-foot, and pen?
List 6/7 things on the safety checklist
What is: Proper Tool Handling, Workspace safety, protective gear, tool maintenance, respect the material, stay focused, and first aid knowledge?