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[[File:Level_3_badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|100x100px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]'''The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.'''
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Additional training and certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment..  
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'''The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists''' mostly of Level 3 equipment.
  
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Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
  
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<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;Welding Area&nbsp;</span> [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Metal_Shop#Hand_Tools hand tools] should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder&nbsp;coating.
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'''Welding Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape, paint, or powder&nbsp;coating.<br>
 
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==Classes==
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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To help out in the Welding Area contact us on Slack.
  
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==Classes and Training==
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==Training ==
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==='''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/New_Member_Orientation New Member Orientation]'''===
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'''Links to external sites:'''
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===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks===
 
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:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
 
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===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Area_Captain_Duties#Metal_Shop Area Captain Duties]===
 
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:To help out in the Welding Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
 
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===Classes===
 
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
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===Training===
 
 
:[https://store.generalair.com/courses/colorado-springs/ '''Learn to weld for $50 at General Air''']
 
:[https://store.generalair.com/courses/colorado-springs/ '''Learn to weld for $50 at General Air''']
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:[https://www.esabna.com/us/en/education/index.cfm '''ESAB Knowledge Center''']
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:'''[https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/welding-for-woodworkers-1 Welding for Woodworkers]''' — woodcraft.com
  
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===For Additional Help===
 
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
 
 
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File:Intro to Welding PDF.pdf|alt=Intro to Welding|<center>Intro to Welding.pdf</center>
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File:Intro to Welding PDF.pdf|alt=Intro to Welding PDF|'''Intro to Welding PDF (5 pages)'''
 
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==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
===Welding Equipment===
 
===Welding Equipment===
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|Resources
 
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|[[File:Welder Multimaster 260.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Welder_Multimaster_260.jpg]]
 
|[[File:Welder Multimaster 260.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Welder_Multimaster_260.jpg]]
 
|'''Welder,'''
 
|'''Welder,'''
 
'''MIG, TIG and stick'''
 
'''MIG, TIG and stick'''
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|Esab
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|ESAB
 
|multimaster 260
 
|multimaster 260
 
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|'''[https://esab.com/us/nam_en/ ESAB]'''
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[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received#2022_Donations (donated by Qualtek&nbsp;Manufacturing)]
 
 
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|'''metal table,'''
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|'''Titanium 45A'''
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'''2' x 8’'''
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'''plasma&nbsp;cutter'''
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|'''[https://www.harborfreight.com/45-amp-plasma-cutter-56255.html Harbor Freight online store]'''
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|PPM
 
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[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received#2022_Donations (donated by Bristol)]
 
 
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|FIREPOWER
 
|FIREPOWER
 
|OXYFUEL 350
 
|OXYFUEL 350
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$399.99</p>
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|'''[https://firepoweronline.com/ FIREPOWER]'''
 
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|'''TORCH CART'''
 
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|'''ACETYLENE CYLINDER'''
 
|'''ACETYLENE CYLINDER'''
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|10 CF
 
|10 CF
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$149.99</p>
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|'''OXYGEN CYLINDER'''
 
|'''OXYGEN CYLINDER'''
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|20 CF
 
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'''2' x 8’''', '''40” tall'''
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|'''welding curtain'''
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===Welding Area Hand Tools===
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File:Welding curtain 1.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|<center>Welding curtain<br>Metal Shop side</center>
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File:Welding curtain 2.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|<center>Welding curtain<br>Wood Shop side</center>
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|BESSEY
 
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|'''WELDING HELPER PLIERS'''
 
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|081806A
 
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|'''ACE LOCK'''
 
|'''ACE LOCK'''
 
|ACE HARDWARE
 
|ACE HARDWARE
 
|CODE&nbsp;1551
 
|CODE&nbsp;1551
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|'''ADJUSTABLE WRENCH'''
 
|'''ADJUSTABLE WRENCH'''
 
|FULLER
 
|FULLER
 
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:'''Welding Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder&nbsp;coating.
 
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
 
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
  
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===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received Donations Received]===
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== Benefits ==
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===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wish_List#Metal_Shop Wish List]===
 
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
 
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==Benefits and Policies==
 
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
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===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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===Materials===
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'''Materials'''
 
:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
 
:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
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{{Red Tags}}
  
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== Related Pages ==
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:[[Metal_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Metal_Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Sandblasting_Cabinet|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Powder_Coating_Area|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Powder Coating'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
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==Software==
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:[[Wood_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#3DA942">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Wood Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips|'''Fusion 360''']]
 
  
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:[[Vented_Room|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#0F99D7">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vented Room'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
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== Curated Links==
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:[[Shed|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#766FAF">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Shed'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[https://www.esabna.com/us/en/education/index.cfm '''ESAB Knowledge Center''']
 
  
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:'''[https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/welding-for-woodworkers-1 Welding for Woodworkers]'''
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1jeViV4l8 Jamie Hyneman On Welding in His Workshop]'''
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Latest revision as of 11:46, 21 November 2024

Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.

Welding Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape, paint, or powder coating.


Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

 


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
  • Emergency sign

    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 040721

    PPM Emergency
    Evacuation Plan.pdf

  • PPM Fire Prevention Plan 0407022

    PPM Fire
    Prevention Plan.pdf

  • PPM Fire Escape Plan

    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
    Supply Cabinet

  • FIRST AID kit

    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

    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.
  • SAFETY GOGGLES

    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

    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.


 

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

To help out in the Welding Area contact us on Slack.

Training

Links to external sites:

Learn to weld for $50 at General Air
ESAB Knowledge Center
Welding for Woodworkers — woodcraft.com


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

  • Intro to Welding PDF

    Intro to Welding PDF (5 pages)

Equipment Lists

Welding Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Power
Requirements 		Resources
Welder Multimaster 260.jpg
 Welder,

MIG, TIG and stick

ESAB multimaster 260 ESAB
Titanium 45A

plasma cutter

Harbor Freight online store
HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT FIREPOWER OXYFUEL 350 FIREPOWER
TORCH CART
ACETYLENE CYLINDER 10 CF
OXYGEN CYLINDER 20 CF
metal table,

2' x 8’, 40” tall

welding curtain

Welding Area Hand Tools

Item Manufacturer Model Number
CORNER METAL CLAMP BESSEY WSM-9
WELDING HELPER PLIERS EASTWOOD 081806A
ACE LOCK ACE HARDWARE CODE 1551
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH FULLER
LOCKING C CLAMP IRWIN 9SP
WELDING CLAMP / PLIERS HOBART 770115
Welding Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint or powder coating.
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Benefits

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(bring proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
 Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
 CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
 GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
 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 "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Red Tags

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Metal Shop  
  Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER  
  Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet  
  Metal Shop — Powder Coating  
  Wood Shop  
  Vented Room   - make a reservation
  Shed  

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-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.

 

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