Membership Requirements
- Valid SCW Recreation Card Your Recreation Card must be current. Payments are verified.
- Orientation Completion All members must successfully complete all three days of the New Member Orientation Class.
- Annual Dues Membership dues are paid annually and are due by January 31.
- Invoices will be emailed out on Jan 1 or shortly there after.
Member Responsibilities
- Give Back to the Club members are encouraged to volunteer through monitoring, shop support, and other opportunities.
- Maintain a Safe and Clean Shop practice safe, clean, and courteous work habits at all times.
- Respect Other Members treat fellow members with respect. Members are expected to follow the discipline process outlined in the club by-laws.
- Help Fellow Woodworkers the club thrives on cooperation—many members are happy to pause their own work to lend a hand.
- Share Resources share knowledge, plans, books, websites, and other woodworking resources to support the community.
Safety Requirements & Cautions
Safety is every member’s responsibility. The following requirements and cautions exist to protect you, other members, and the shop.
Emergency & First Aid
- First Aid and 911 procedures are in place—know where supplies and emergency information are located.
Eye, Face & Lathe Protection
- Safety glasses are required at all times in the machine room.
- Face shields are required when operating large lathes.
- Lathe safety cages are recommended; use is a personal safety decision.
Clothing & Personal Safety
- Footwear
- Closed-toe shoes are required.
- No open-toe shoes, sandals, flip-flops, or similar footwear.
- Clothing & Accessories
- No loose-fitting clothing, jewelry, or unsecured long hair.
- Gloves are not allowed, except with a specific exemption (e.g., wood allergies).
- Long sleeves are discouraged. If worn, sleeves must be tight from elbow to wrist to prevent entanglement in rotating machinery.
Alcohol, Drugs & Medications
- No alcohol or recreational drugs are permitted in the shop.
- Use caution when taking prescription or over-the-counter medications that may impair judgment, balance, or reaction time.
Personal Stability & Mobility
- Members must be able to operate machinery without canes, walkers, or similar supports.
- Table saws may not be operated while sitting.
Sitting places the face at blade level and limits safe reach past the blade. - Lathes may not be operated while sitting.
Lifting & Assistance
- Use proper lifting techniques.
- Ask for help when moving heavy or awkward materials to avoid injury.
Space Awareness
- Be aware of:
- Other people
- Moving wood
- Machines
- Power cords
- Carts and vacuum hoses
- Maintain clear walkways and safe working distances.
Table Saw Safety (SawStop)
- Activating a SawStop brake costs:
- $150.00 for standard saws
- $250.00 for the dado saw
- The fee is payable immediately.
- No exceptions. No excuses.
- Consider the alternative: injury, emergency room visit, medical costs, recovery time, and the saw being unavailable to all members until repaired.
Finishes, Chemicals & Spray Paint
- Use of finishes and chemicals is limited.
- Products with offensive odors must be:
- Applied and dried outside behind the shop, or
- Used at home
- Spray paint must be used outside behind the shop.
Be mindful of over-spray.
Lockers
- Lockers are available by waiting list:
- Under-bench locker: $50 per year
- Wall locker: $35 per year
Bench-Top Work Space
- Bench space is shared.
- No member owns or rents a bench.
- Be respectful of others’ space and time.
Broken, Damaged, or Dull Tools & Machines
- Report issues by filling out a repair slip located on the maintenance room door.
- Admit mistakes when they happen—this helps everyone learn and keeps the shop safe.