Wood Shop

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

both Level 2 and Level 3 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 3 equipment.

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

Wood Shop Area (03/15/22)

Safety First

Members must know the following information:

In case of emergency, call 911

Our physical location is:

735 East Pikes Peak Avenue

Colorado Springs, CO 80903

use this when ordering pizza or an ambulance

IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign

PPM Fire Escape Plan

Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.

There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map. Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.

PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf
PPM Fire Escape
Plan

First Aid

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

FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.

FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet
FIRST AID
Kit

Eye Wash Stations

Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.

Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station

Personal Protective Equipment

Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.

Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.

Personal Protective Equipment

Hazardous Chemicals

All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the vented room.

Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.

SDS information is available via the QR code on the hazardous chemical storage cabinet or this link.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the vented room.

Please DO NOT paint indoors.

Flammables Cabinet

Covid-19 notice

Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Captains -- Volunteers needed

Dust Deputy -- Vincent Flowers

Woodshop Configuration Captain -- Vincent Flowers

Lathe Captain -- Lucas Weismann

Table Saw Captain -- Bri Pomerantz

Sanding Station Captain -- Volunteers needed

Bandsaw Captain -- Jeff Rossmanith

View all PPM Area Captains

Area Captain Duties

To help out in the Wood Shop Area, contact any of the Area Leaders on Slack.

Classes

Wood Shop Orientation held every Saturday 9-10 AM.

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

Training

Check-in/ Check-out REQUIRED (use the QR Code)

PPM Jointer
Safety and Operation
(JET)
PPM Band Saw
Safety and Operation
(POWERMATIC)
PPM Table Saw
Safety and Operation
(POWERMATIC)
PPM Router
Safety and Operation

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

For Additional Help

Use the 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)

• Woodworking terminology‏‎

Equipment Lists

POWERMATIC Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Training Video Link	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	POWERMATIC whitepaper	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational (03/27/22)
	14" bandsaw, rip and cross-cut fences, 5" riser		POWERMATIC PWBS‑14	Single Phase, 115V, 60Hz, 11A	$900	Operating Instructions and Parts Manual	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational (06/20/22)
	table saw, 2 hp, 48" Beisemeyer fence		POWERMATIC PM66	3-phase	$1,500	no	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)
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
	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.)
	precision ground granite block, 12"x18"x3"	?	?	$200		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)
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	Power Requirements	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM with remote	BAILEIGH	AFS-2400	single phase, 110 Volts, 14 Amps, 60HZ	($1,853 new)	OPERATOR'S MANUAL	PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)	Installed 04/07/22
	8" Jointer with Shelix cutting head installed	JET	JJ-8CS	single phase, 110 Volts, 15 Amps, 60HZ	$1,000		PPM	Up and Operational (02/28/22)
	Oscillating Edge Belt / Spindle Sander	RIDGID	EB4424 0	single phase, 110 Volts, 6 Amps, 60HZ	$250	Manual	On loan from Wentworth Aggregates LLC	Working (12/28/21)
	12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw, dust hood & RIGID vacuum		DeWALT DW708	single phase, 110 Volts, 13 Amps, 60HZ	$350		Les	Working (12/29/21)
	wood tool sharpener	WORK SHARP	WS3000	single phase, 110 Volts, 2 Amps, 60HZ	$200		John Norton
	Router and Shaper with bits on rolling carts	DELTA	?	single phase, 110 Volts, 9 Amps, 60HZ	?		PPM	Working (02/23/22)
	24" 2-speed fan in rolling frame	UTILITECH PRO	?		?		PPM	Working, Repaired by Eman (04/27/22)
	Box fan, 20", 3-speed	LASKO	N/A		$30		PPM
	6" Disk 4" Belt Sander	WEN	6502T	single phase, 110 Volts, 4.3 Amps, 60HZ	$120		PPM
	1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander	Dremel	?	single phase, 110 Volts, 3 Amps, 60HZ	$75		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	?	single phase, 110 Volts, 8 Amps, 60HZ	$500		PPM
	Mobile Base, Adjustable Universal	HTC	HTC2000	N/A	$80	yes, and online	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)
	overarm table saw blade guard and dust collector	SOMMERVILLE DESIGN	EXCALIBUR	N/A	$150	no	PPM	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Cable Management
by Nick Hopkins
(11/06/22)
Sanding station
with RIGID vacuum
(04/26/22)
Table Saw
tall fence jig
front
Table saw
tall fence jig
back with clamps
Table Saw
Emergency Stop
switch cover
AFS-2400
nameplate
3520B POWERMATIC lathe
Lathe chuck
Lathe tools
Bench grinder
POWERMATIC
bandsaw
POWERMATIC
bandsaw
POWERMATIC
table saw
PM 66
nameplate
Powermatic 66 Inspection tag
JET Jointer
nameplate

FESTOOL Equipment List -- Level 3 Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	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	Owner	Status	Problem Description

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

Power Tools

'A Tool Is Just An Opportunity With A Handle' ~Kevin Kelly

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 Joiner	Craftsman		$130		PPM (donated by John Norton)
	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
	HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR	EASYVIEW TECHNOLOGY	GC-101H	$20	no	PPM	Working
	Forstner bit set (16 bits)			?	no	PPM (donated by Mike Mike)	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 or powder coating.

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

Donations Received

Wish List

A SawStop table saw is on our Wish List!

A 10 Million Dollar Stick to make dangerous cuts safer. The ergonomic design and rubberized traction foot gives a safer and more precise cut.

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

PPM Member Benefits

(walk in, show proof of membership)


Website	Benefit	Directions to
Woodcraft of 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