The Second Forest of Bere Web Quiz Results.

There where 62 correct answers from close on 100 entries, this was about the same number as last time, I hope you all found it interesting and educational. Rick Smith, a member the Forest of Bere Woodturners was the winner. He won £25.00 worth of Chestnut products donated by Terry Smart from Chestnut, Thank you Terry and congratulations to Rick.

The answers where: -

Question 1 - Set by Terry of Chestnut Products

It is important to either keep cloths used to apply some oils (such as Lemon Oil and Finishing Oil in a screw capped glass jar or lay them flat to dry before disposal as they can spontaneously combust. This is because the oils give off heat as they dry; this reaction is called? The answer was Exothermic.

Question 2 - Set by Les Thorne

The bevel on a tool refers to what? The answer was The ground or honed part of the tool.

Question 3 - Set by Mark Hancock

What ratio is often used in design and is known as "The Golden Mean"? The answer was 1 - 1.618

Question 4 - Set by Boots

Which tool rest absorbs the vibration best? The answer was Cast Iron

Question 5 - Set by Boots

What is Patina? The answer was A sheen on any surface produced by age or use.

Question 6 Set by Boots - How can you sharpen a ring tool ?

The answer was Inside and outside.

Thank you all for taking part, the 3rd web quiz will start soon, this will require you to guess the Turner from the clue, being a picture of their recognised turning or something associated with them. I'm working on a prize.

Boots - August 2006