These are the publishing standards for Workshop Dust Guide. Each guide should answer a specific workshop dust collection question and make the limits of its information clear.
Sources and technical claims
Use current manufacturer manuals, technical specifications, and relevant primary sources for factual claims. Link to the documents that support important measurements, compatibility statements, and safety information. If a specification cannot be verified, leave it out or explain the uncertainty.
Compatibility needs context
Identify the equipment model and the type of connection being discussed. Do not treat a nominal hose size or a similar-looking fitting as proof of compatibility. Separate confirmed specifications from suggestions that still need checking.
Research and hands-on testing
Label documentation-based coverage as research. Describe a product as tested only when an actual test has been carried out and its method and limitations can be explained. Do not invent measurements, photographs, user stories, or workshop experience.
Use of AI tools
AI tools may assist with outlines, drafting, and editing. Their output is not evidence. Technical claims must be checked against supporting sources before publication, and the site owner must approve content before it goes live.
Corrections and updates
Correct identified factual errors and review affected conclusions. Update dates should reflect meaningful changes to the content, rather than a date change alone. When a product or specification changes, explain which version the guide covers.
Commercial relationships
Clearly disclose affiliate links, sponsorships, or supplied products when they apply. Do not present a commercial relationship as evidence that a product is suitable, safe, or compatible.
Safety and scope
Do not promise that a setup eliminates dust exposure or meets a safety standard without appropriate evidence. General guides cannot replace the instructions for a specific tool, extraction system, or workplace.