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*Put away all holding stands and materials after the final coat | *Put away all holding stands and materials after the final coat | ||
*Absolutely no paint or finishing materials left out, ever | *Absolutely no paint or finishing materials left out, ever | ||
| − | * Remove workpiece as soon as dry | + | *Remove workpiece as soon as dry |
*Items left more than 12 hours will be removed | *Items left more than 12 hours will be removed | ||
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*Take frequent fresh air breaks while painting | *Take frequent fresh air breaks while painting | ||
*Leave painted areas if you experience eye watering, headaches, dizziness, or breathing problems | *Leave painted areas if you experience eye watering, headaches, dizziness, or breathing problems | ||
| − | * Turn on the timer and leave the door closed while in use | + | *Turn on the timer and leave the door closed while in use |
*When done, leave timer on to continue ventilating the room properly | *When done, leave timer on to continue ventilating the room properly | ||
*Use the correct PPE when you’re painting. Items such as a spray painting mask, and gloves are vital | *Use the correct PPE when you’re painting. Items such as a spray painting mask, and gloves are vital | ||
| − | *Before you start to use your spray cans, make sure that you store them away from heat and fire. The aerosols are highly combustible, and will cause a lot of damage and potentially a lot of harm | + | *Before you start to use your spray cans, make sure that you store them away from heat and fire. The aerosols are highly combustible, and will cause a lot of damage and potentially a lot of harm |
*Clean your entire area after your job is complete; including, but not limited to, tables, walls, floors, cabinets, all materials put away | *Clean your entire area after your job is complete; including, but not limited to, tables, walls, floors, cabinets, all materials put away | ||
*Do not leave anything out long term | *Do not leave anything out long term | ||
==For Additional Help== | ==For Additional Help== | ||
| − | : Use the PPM Slack channel #general | + | :Use the PPM Slack channel #general |
:[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']] | :[[How To Slack#Channel Names and Descriptions|'''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. | :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. | ||
Revision as of 20:15, 1 July 2023
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
We provide a vented, well-lit room for painting and staining, and so forth. It is roughly 14 x 6.5 sq. ft. (730 cu. ft.)
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 (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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 spreadsheet.
- 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
in the Vented Room
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
==Cl
Classes and Training
New Member Orientation
Classes
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Use the Sign In Sheet
Step-By-Step Process for Using the Vented Room
- Set fan and timer
- Sign in with QR code
- Setup paper
- Wear PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Put away all holding stands and materials after the final coat
- Absolutely no paint or finishing materials left out, ever
- Remove workpiece as soon as dry
- Items left more than 12 hours will be removed
Rules for the Vented Room
- All hazardous chemicals, including spray paint, stains, and other approved items 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
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace
- Must be continuously ventilated during occupied hours
- Take frequent fresh air breaks while painting
- Leave painted areas if you experience eye watering, headaches, dizziness, or breathing problems
- Turn on the timer and leave the door closed while in use
- When done, leave timer on to continue ventilating the room properly
- Use the correct PPE when you’re painting. Items such as a spray painting mask, and gloves are vital
- Before you start to use your spray cans, make sure that you store them away from heat and fire. The aerosols are highly combustible, and will cause a lot of damage and potentially a lot of harm
- Clean your entire area after your job is complete; including, but not limited to, tables, walls, floors, cabinets, all materials put away
- Do not leave anything out long term
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #general
- 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.
Equipment List
Vented Room Equipment
| Picture | Item | Description | Manufacturer |
Exhaust fan |
with 4-hour timer | ||
 |
Flammable material storage cabinet |
43" wide
18" deep 65" tall |
A&A SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC.,
model number A245 |
storage cabinet |
metal (grey) | ||
storage cabinet |
metal, with key (tan) | ||
| DESIGN STATION ONE | 68"x 34" table, adjustable height, |
PPM
(Mathew Palfenier) | |
| DESIGN STATION TWO | 73"x 34" table, adjustable height, |
PPM
(Mathew Palfenier) | |
Flammables cabinet label
Hand Tools
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
- 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 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.
Equipment Reservations
- Reservation of Vented Room is REQUIRED.
- Use of the Vented Room REQUIRES a reservation.
- Must reserve the Vented Room at least 2 hours in advance.
- You may NOT leave projects in the room more than 12 hours
- Any projects left more than 12 hours will be subject to removal.
- If at all possible, limit your use of the vented room to ONE table.
- Use this form to sign in (No more paper)
Materials
Safety Data Sheets
- Review SDS information of unknown products before use. SDS available here and via QR code in hazardous chemical storage.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the space.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the flammables cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Do not paint indoors.
Spill Clean-up Kit
Red Tags
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is MONDAY
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty recycling and trash into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Other Fun Stuff
Links to external sites:
- Bill Making Stuff -- "Scratch Builder" on YouTube
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.