Question

Which of the following tools is used for wood carving?

• A. Claw
• B. Gouges
• C. Bush
• D. Hammer

Hint:

The main cutting tools in woodcarving are chisels (for flat cuts) and gouges (for curved cuts). The variety of gouge sweeps (curves) and widths is what allows for detailed sculptural work.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Differentiate between general and specific tools. A hammer is a general tool used to strike other tools. A claw or bush hammer are specific to stone or masonry.
Step 2: Identify the specific wood carving tool. Gouges are the quintessential wood carving tools. They are chisels with a curved cutting edge, available in a vast array of shapes and curvatures, used for scooping out wood and creating curved forms. While a carver uses a mallet (a type of hammer), the tool that does the cutting is the gouge or chisel.