•24 hour access except for classes and shop maintenance
•DMS is run by volunteers—since you are using the shop, you are a volunteer!
Project postings on the bulletin board
Do-ocracy:
•Emphasize cleaning up
•Report breakage & repairs—own it!
Expectations of DMS
•Clean up & put tools away
•18 to use power tools, 16 to use hand tools
•End grain cutting boards
•Live edge
•No spray painting at DMS
•Don’t bring laser cut material to the saw stop
Safety:
…is your responsibility
•Eye & ear protection, respirators
•Closed-toe shoes, no sandals, flip-flops,
•high heels, leather soles
•No loose clothing
•Jewelry
•No gloves
•Be present in your project. Never operate
the equipment while impaired.
This is not a school. Your education is up to you.
All woodworking injuries I’ve seen happened to seasoned, experienced woodworkers
Call 911
Starting your project
The flow:
Up the ramp and into the shop
Allowed material
•Wood & plastics
•Plywood & MDF is not allowed on some tools
•Pressure treated lumber is NEVER allowed
•Metal is cut in the machine shop
Point out the sign by the Laguna band saw
•Know the condition of your wood
•Proper tool for the job
•Safety guards, push blocks & feather boards
•Note the working area around you
•Maintain blade & bit sharpness
•Anticipate kickback
•Blast gates, switches & cleanup
•Changing bits & blades: Lock out the machine & verify
•Shop equipment and safety manuals
•Most tools require training
•SawStop—don’t bring your wood over from laser
