Note: These are NOT the official Woodshop Rules - see Woodshop Rules 09-18-2023 for actual rules.

Looks like this was a start at a rewrite of the rules.  These were never approved by the Woodshop Committee. This needs to be deleted or people will be confused.   



NOTICE: 

Materials BANNED from DMS: All pressure treated wood. It doesn’t matter what process or chemicals were used.

Materials BANNED from entering the Woodshop:

  1. All yellow soft wood.
  2. Yellow pine lumber, plywood, whatever,
  3. No used building materials, even without nails or screws.
  4. No used fencing material.
  5. No used concrete form lumber.
  6. No material with nails or screws, or other metal fasteners.

If you are caught breaking these rules, you could be asked to leave the shop for up to 60 days, and have your woodshop privileges revoked.  Once revoked, your privileges will not be reinstated until after you re-attend woodshop safety & orientation, along with all stationary equipment classes as made available, unless waived by the woodshop chair. 


  1. Always clean up your mess and put our tools away.
  2. You must be at least 18 years old to operate power tools and 16 to use hand tools.
  3. Safety is your responsibility.  Never do anything you feel is unsafe. If you see someone doing something unsafe – talk to them and help them find a safe way to do it.
  4. Never operate or use the woodshop equipment while impaired. This includes being too tired, on medication that causes drowsiness, or under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  5. Eye protection must be worn at all times – there are no exceptions. Regular eyeglasses are sufficient protection for the woodshop as long as they have polycarbonate lenses and cover your entire eye socket area. Spare safety glasses can be found outside the woodshop, but it is suggested to own your own pair (they can be cheaply purchased at Amazon).
  6. Clothing
    1. Shoes must be closed-toed and rubber-soled. Do not wear sandals, flip-flops, high-heels, or footwear with leather soles inside the Woodshop.
    2. Long sleeves must be rolled up and any coats or jackets should be removed. Loose clothing should be restrained.
    3. All jewelry should be removed from hands or wrists (including wedding rings and watches). Necklaces should be securely tucked in or removed.
    4. Dangly items [corded earbuds, hoody strings, even long hair] should be either removed, tucked in, or restrained to prevent entanglement.
    5. Gloves ARE NEVER allowed while using any machine with spinning parts in the woodshop.
  7. Hearing protection is not required in the Woodshop, but it is highly recommended. Foam earplugs can be purchased inexpensively – ones without cords are best.
  8. Respirators are not required, but their use is recommended. A respirator will help alleviate allergy issues – a P100 particulate with organic vapor relief filter cartridges will protect your lungs during every step of your woodworking project.
  9. Never use a broken or damaged piece of equipment. If you break or notice something broken, please report the issue on “Talk”. This will help ensure that the tool is repaired in a timely manner. With the amount of use our tools see, breakage is bound to happen.
  10. All yellow pine [including Southern Yellow Pine (SYP)] and any sappy wood are banned from use on all the free-standing tools [Jointer, Planer, Table Saws, Compound Miter Saw, Bandsaws, etc.]. Yellow pine and Southern Yellow Pine (SYP) can be used with the battery-operated hand tools [circular saws, drills, etc.].  SYP is typically found in dimensional lumber [2x4, 2x6, 2x8] – but not all dimensional lumber is SYP, so make sure to check prior to purchase.  The sap adheres to the blades and tables requiring them to be changed/cleaned at a great frequency and can impact other members.
  11. Cutting or working with Pressure Treated Lumber is banned inside DMS – if cuts need to be made, they must be made outside in the parking lot [make sure to return all tools to their proper locations after use].
  12. Aerosol cans [rattle cans, spray paint, and spray polyurethane] are not allowed at/near Dallas Makerspace. The city of Carrollton bans aerosol cans at industrial facilities, so you must do it at your house.
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