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Wood Shop — Festool Tools
The Festool systems on loan to Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) are Level 3 tools in the Wood Shop Area.
Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
Our trainers are passionate about sharing their knowledge and ensuring a positive learning experience for all.
We are grateful for their commitment and dedication to our community.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Festool Orientation
How to Become Certified to use the Festool Tools
Contact the Owner of the tools directly on Slack.
Festool Equipment List — Level 3 Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Resources | Owner |
 |
Track Saw |
 |
FESTOOL
TS 55 EQ |
John Norton | |
 |
Sander (Half Sheet) |
|
FESTOOL
RS 2-E-Plus |
John Norton | |
 |
Sander (Orbital) |
|
FESTOOL
ETS 150/5 EQ-Plus |
John Norton | |
 |
Dust Collector |
|
FESTOOL
CLEANTEC CT 22 E |
John Norton | |
| Multifunction Table |
|
FESTOOL
1080 |
John Norton | ||
FESTOOL Track Saw,
in Systainer
FESTOOL Orbital Sander,
in Systainer
FESTOOL Half Sheet Sander,
in Systainer
Benefits
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of membership)
| Company | 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 |
- Map of stores that provide PPM member discounts
- Map of helpful local resources curated by our makers
- At home LightBurn subscriptions can be purchased at a discounted rate for being a PPM member.
- The discount code is saved as a Pinned Message in our 'laser-cutter' channel in Slack.
Policies
Materials
- Donate for "Sheet Goods" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Red Tags
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
Hand-Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- FESTOOL Owner's Manuals -- on festoolusa.com
- FESTOOL 3D Models — on Printables.com
- Stumpy Nubs Woodshop — on YouTube
- Old Woodworking Machines (OWWM)
- Colorado Woodworkers' Guild — learn and share information about woodworking
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #wood-shop
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.