If John wanted to cut a 4x4, what tool would he use?

• A. Saw
• B. Hammer
• C. Chisel
• D. Plane

Answer: (A)

Cutting wood requires a tool that can remove material along a line. A saw is built for that purpose, with teeth that bite into the wood and create a clear path as you follow a marked line. For a sturdy piece like a 4x4, you want a clean crosscut or lengthwise cut, and a saw—whether a handsaw or a power saw—delivers that efficiently.

The hammer is for driving nails, not cutting. The chisel can remove wood and shape joints, but it’s slow and requires careful handling for a thick piece. The plane smooths or reduces thickness by shaving thin layers, not by making a single cut through a thick block. So the best choice for cutting a 4x4 is a saw.