Wood Shop

The Wood Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists of

both Level 2 and Level 3 equipment.

Wood Shop Area hand tools should be marked with green tape or paint.

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

Covid-19 notice

In case of emergency, call 911

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 11 fire extinguishers in the building.

First Aid

There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.

FIRST AID Kits are available throughout the Makerspace.

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in the Kitchen, CNC Room and Wood Shop Areas.

Personal Protective Equipment

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

PPM Fire Escape
Plan
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit
Eye Wash
Station
Personal Protective Equipment

Classes and Training

Area Leaders

Mike Kentta

Rodney Roy

Henry Doheny

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

PPM Band Saw
Safety and Operation
PPM Jointer
Safety and Operation
PPM Router
Safety and Operation
PPM Table Saw
Safety and Operation

Tips

Leave the space better than you found it.

Let the tool do the work. Don't force it.

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #wood-shop

The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.

• Introduction to Woodworking‏‎ (14:45, 15 November 2015)

• Table saw‏‎ (08:08, 25 November 2015)

• Woodworking terminology‏‎

Equipment Lists

POWERMATIC Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	planer, 15", 4" Dust Port		POWERMATIC 15HH	Single Phase, 230V, 60Hz, 15A	$4,000	Operating Instructions and Parts Manual (2017)	PPM	Up and Operational (01/08/22)
	lathe, 18" extension, swing away tail stock, ONEWAY bowl chuck		POWERMATIC 3520B	Single Phase, 220V, 60Hz	$7,000	yes, POWERMATIC whitepaper	PPM	Up and Operational
	14" bandsaw, rip and cross-cut fences, 5" riser		POWERMATIC PWBS‑14	Single Phase, 115V, 60Hz, 11A	$900	yes	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational New (1/4") blade 12/30/21
	table saw, 2 hp, 48" Beisemeyer fence		POWERMATIC PM66	3-phase	$1,500	no	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Sharpening and Sanding Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	8" bench grinder on pedestal, blue and white grinding stones, Wolverine and Veritas sharpening devices, buffing wheel and compounds	JET	JWBG‑8	$500		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	precision ground granite block, 2"x18"x3"			$200		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	variable speed buffer and buffing wheels		DeWALT DWP849	$200		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	3M sanding belts, disks and sheets			$100		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)
	3M glue gun, Hot Melt, 250 Watts		Scotch-Weld™ Applicator AE II	$100		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Do not store tools, or anything, on our granite block to avoid damage to its surface.

Wood Shop Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Oscillating Edge Belt / Spindle Sander	RIDGID	EB4424 0	$250	Manual	On loan from Wentworth Aggregates LLC	Working (12/28/21)
	12-1/2" Thickness Planer		DeWALT DW734	$400		Barry	Working
	12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw with dust hood		DeWAL DW708	$350		Les	Working (12/29/21)
	wood tool sharpener	WORK SHARP	WS3000	$200		John Norton
	8" Jointer	JET	JJ-8CS	$1,000		PPM	Under repair	installing new helical head
	6" Disk 4" Belt Sander	WEN	6502T	$120		PPM
	6" Disk 4" Belt Sander	Central Machinery	97181	$78		PPM
	1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander	Dremel		$75		PPM
	Free standing 6"x84" Horizontal Belt Sander	JET		$800		PPM
	Free standing dust collector & vacuum	Dust Deputy & Craftsmen		$150		PPM
	Dust Collector 1.5HP 6" inlet	DELTA		$550		PPM
	Floor drill press	PORTER-CABLE		$500		PPM
	Mobile Base, Adjustable Universal	HTC	HTC2000	$80	yes, and online	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)
	overarm tablesaw blade guard and dust collector	SOMMERVILLE DESIGN	EXCALIBUR	$150		PPM	not installed (01/01/22)
	cross-cut slide	EXAKTOR			no	PPM	For Sale
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

3520B POWERMATIC lathe
Lathe chuck
Lathe tools
Bench grinder
POWERMATIC bandsaw
POWERMATIC bandsaw
POWERMATIC
table saw
PM 66
Powermatic 66 Inspection tag
JET Jointer
nameplate
JET Jointer
Wood shop tool
sign
How it Started
sign

FESTOOL Equipment List -- Level 3 Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Track Saw		TS 55 EQ	$550		John Norton	Working
	Sander (Half Sheet)		RS 2-E-Plus	$350		John Norton	Working
	Sander (Orbital)		ETS 150/5 EQ-Plus	$350		John Norton	Working
	Dust Collector		CLEANTEC CT 22 E	$600		John Norton	Working
	Multifunction Table		1080	$760		John Norton	Working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

FESTOOL
Track Saw,
in Systainer
FESTOOL
Orbital Sander,
in Systainer
FESTOOL
Half Sheet Sander,
in Systainer

Power Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	185mm Circular Saw		Makita 5007NB			PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)		discontinued product
	Router		Makita 3601B			PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)
	RECIPROCATING SAW		DeWALT DW304P	$100		Greg C. (?)	?	discontinued product
	JIG SAW		DeWALT DW331	$150		John Norton	?
	Jig Saw	BOSCH	1590EVS			PPM	?
	AIR NAILER/ STAPLER	CENTRAL PNEUMATIC	64269	$30		PPM	New, (12/14/21)
	Biscuit Jointer	Craftsman		$130		PPM
	Circular Saw	Craftsman		$50		PPM
	Belt Sander (handheld)	Craftsman		$50		PPM
	Belt Sander (handheld)		RYOBI			???
	Orbital Sander	PORTER-CABLE	Quicksand			PPM
	Orbital Sander		RYOBI	$75		PPM
	Mouse Sander/ Polisher		BLACK&DECKER FMS50	$25		PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Clamps

Item	Manufacturer		Quantity	Price Each	Owner	Status	Problem Description
6" Wooden Handscrew Clamps	ROCKLER	Wooden Handscrew Clamps	2	$14	PPM
8" Quick Clamp	Irwin	Quick Grip	2	$10	PPM
12" Quick Clamp	Irwin	Quick Grip	2	$12	PPM
36" Quick Clamp	Irwin	Quick Grip	1	$36	Bill Epperson
30" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp	Bessey		4	$20	Bill Epperson
48" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp	Bessey		2	$20	Bill Epperson
60" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp	Bessey		2	$20	Bill Epperson
36" Quick Release Steel Bar Clamp	Jorgensen	CABINENT MASTER 8036	5	$50	PPM
6" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		2	$3	Bill Epperson
12" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
18" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
24" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		2	$6	PPM
30" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
36" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH	ITEM 60539	6	$9	PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)
60" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH	ITEM 60673	2	$18	PPM
50" CLAMP & CUT EDGE GUIDE	PITTSBURGH	ITEM 66581	1	$20	PPM
6" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		6	$4	PPM
24" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
Item	Manufacturer		Quantity	Price Each	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	4-in-1 LEVEL with Laser Trac (2?)	CRAFTSMAN	320.48247	?	yes	PPM	?
	HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR	EASYVIEW TECHNOLOGY	GC-101H	$20	no	PPM	Working
	Forstner bit set (16 bits)			?	no	PPM	Working
	coping saws and blades			?	no	PPM	Working
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Wood Shop Area hand tools should be marked with green tape or paint.

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Donations Received

Wish List

Policies

Equipment Reservations

Materials

Donate for "Sheet Goods" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Help Us Keep Stocked Up!

PPM Member Benefits

(walk in, show proof of membership)


Website	Benefit	Directions to
Woodcraft Colorado Springs	10% discount	4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
CO Lumber Specialties	10% discount	3636 Stone Avenue
GENERAL AIR	10% discount	3031 N Nevada Ave.
ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens	10% discount	1830 W Uintah Street

Scrap and Trash

Collect scrap plain paper, PLA and PETG plastics, and metals for recycling.

Empty recycling and trash into our dumpsters at the back (south side) of the building.

The key to the dumpsters is hanging just inside our back door.

Software

AUTODESK Fusion 360

AUTODESK TINKERCAD

Inkscape

VCarve

Showcase

Photo Gallery

Miniature wooden wheelbarrow
(by Mike Kentta)
Squirrel feeding
Squirrel Feeder
(by Mike Kentta)
Tea Candle Holders
(by Mike Kentta)

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

Other Fun Stuff

BodgedButWorks -- YouTube channel

Inkscape Tutorial, For Engineers And Shaper Origin Users

Vintage Machinery Photo Index -- POWERMATIC

PPM Wiki Main page | Shared Tools | Our Interactive "Mall Map"