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'''At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) we share tools to make, or take apart, your metal projects.'''
  
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'''The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.'''
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We have welders, lathes, saws, grinders, and powder coating equipment so that members can turn their ideas into reality!
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|90x90px|PPM TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED]]
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Our Metal Shop Area consists mostly of Level&nbsp;3&nbsp;equipment
  
 
Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;3 equipment.
 
Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level&nbsp;3 equipment.
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==Classes==
 
==Classes==
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: PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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: PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events/ '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
: (Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe Classes.)
 
: (Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe Classes.)
 
: To help out in the Metal Shop Area contact us on Slack.
 
: To help out in the Metal Shop Area contact us on Slack.
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==Training==
 
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'''Links to external sites:'''
 
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYbaZbrTe0UJozQzrO3bbg '''Evolution Power Tools'''] — on YouTube
 
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:'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' — on Wikipedia
 
  
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
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=== Metal Shop Equipment===
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=== '''Metal Shop Equipment'''===
 
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|'''20 TON'''<br>
 
|'''20 TON'''<br>
 
'''SHOP PRESS'''
 
'''SHOP PRESS'''
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
 
|CENTRAL MACHINERY
 
|CENTRAL MACHINERY
 
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|'''17"'''<br>
 
|'''17"'''<br>
 
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|DELTA
 
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|'''Metal Cutting Chop&nbsp;Saw'''<br>
 
|'''Metal Cutting Chop&nbsp;Saw'''<br>
 
'''14" blade'''
 
'''14" blade'''
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
  
 
|evolution POWER&nbsp;TOOLS
 
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|[[File:5in Bench Grinder.jpg|alt=5in Bench Grinder|center|frameless|160x160px]]
 
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|[[File:Grizzly Lathe.jpg|alt=Grizzly Lathe|center|frameless|120x120px]]
 
|[[File:Grizzly Lathe.jpg|alt=Grizzly Lathe|center|frameless|120x120px]]
 
|'''combination machine<br>(Mill and Lathe)'''<br>
 
|'''combination machine<br>(Mill and Lathe)'''<br>
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|45x45px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
 
|[[File:Grizzly logo.png|alt=Grizzly logo|left|frameless|120x120px]]
 
|[[File:Grizzly logo.png|alt=Grizzly logo|left|frameless|120x120px]]
 
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[https://cdn0.grizzly.com/partslists/g0516_pl.pdf online]
 
[https://cdn0.grizzly.com/partslists/g0516_pl.pdf online]
 
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|Milwaukee
 
|Milwaukee
 
6142-30
 
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|Milwaukee
 
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|'''Punch Set in plastic case'''
 
|'''Punch Set in plastic case'''
 
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951900
 
|[https://www.wheelertools.com/gunsmithing-tools/hammer-and-punch/hammer-and-punch-set-plastic-case/951900.html '''product page''']
 
|[https://www.wheelertools.com/gunsmithing-tools/hammer-and-punch/hammer-and-punch-set-plastic-case/951900.html '''product page''']
 
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:☐ Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
  
 
==Benefits==
 
==Benefits==
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
{{Member Benefits}}
  
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==Policies==
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== Policies==
 
'''Materials'''
 
'''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]'''
 
:'''''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''''
 
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::'''[https://8020.net/ 80/20]''' — BUILD YOUR IDEA
 
::'''[https://8020.net/ 80/20]''' — BUILD YOUR IDEA
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::'''[https://www.unistrut.us/resources UNISTRUT]''' — Metal Framing System
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{{Red Tags}}
 
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'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 
:'''[https://www.machsupport.com/software/mach3/ Mach3]''' — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code
 
:'''[https://www.machsupport.com/software/mach3/ Mach3]''' — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code
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:'''[https://littlemachineshop.com/info/business_resources.php?ID=1343147249&CAT=1 Little Machine Shop]''' — Resource Information
 
:'''[https://littlemachineshop.com/info/business_resources.php?ID=1343147249&CAT=1 Little Machine Shop]''' — Resource Information
  
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'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
'''Links to related PPM Wiki pages:'''
 
:[[Metal_Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 
:[[Metal_Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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Latest revision as of 10:33, 30 March 2025

At Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) we share tools to make, or take apart, your metal projects.

We have welders, lathes, saws, grinders, and powder coating equipment so that members can turn their ideas into reality!

Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

Our Metal Shop Area consists mostly of Level 3 equipment

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

Metal Shop 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
(Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe Classes.)
To help out in the Metal Shop Area contact us on Slack.

Equipment Lists

Metal Shop Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model Number Power
Requirements 		Resources
20 TON

SHOP PRESS

Level 3 badge
 CENTRAL MACHINERY 32879 website

Owner's Manual

DELTA bandsaw side photo
 17"

Laser Drill Press

Level 3 badge
 DELTA 17-959L Instruction Manual (pdf)
Evolution Metal Chop Saw
 Metal Cutting Chop Saw

14" blade

Level 3 badge
 evolution POWER TOOLS evoSAW website
5in Bench Grinder
 5-in.

Bench Grinder

(on stand)

CRAFTSMAN
6in Bench Grinder
 6-in.

Bench Grinder

(on stand)

CRAFTSMAN
BENDING BRAKE

30 inch

CENTRAL MACHINERY 61791 Owner's Manual
TOOL PRESS

1/2 TON

JANESVILLE ILP-500 Literature + Downloads
METAL

BAND SAW

(horizontal)

WELLS Wellsaw 58B Review
vacuum

former

PLAST-O-CRAFT

Lathe Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number 		Power
Requirements 		Resources Owner
Grizzly Lathe
 combination machine
(Mill and Lathe)
Level 3 badge
Grizzly logo
 Grizzly

G0516

G0516


online

Bill Epperson
Tool cabinet.jpg
 tool cabinet
Level 3 badge
 U.S. General Bill Epperson
  • Grizzly G0516 WARNING

    Grizzly
    G0516 Lathe/Mill
    WARNING

Hand Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer /

Model Number

Resources
magnetic

sweeper

Angle grinder Milwaukee corded
 4-1/2" Small

Angle Grinder

with Lock-On Paddle Switch

Milwaukee

6142-30

product page
Angle Grinder PPM
 Angle Grinder Milwaukee

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Drill bit set Milwaukee
 Drill Bit Set,

29 pieces,

Titanium

Milwaukee

48-89-4632

product page
Punch set in plastic case
 Punch Set in plastic case Wheeler

951900

product page
Vise grips powdercoated
 vise grips
☐ Metal Shop 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.
Links to member-recommended external sites:
80/20 — BUILD YOUR IDEA
UNISTRUT — Metal Framing System

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.

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Mach3 — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code
Little Machine Shop — Resource Information

Additional Help

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER  
  Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet  
  Metal Shop — Powder Coating  
  Metal Shop — Welding Area  
  Wood Shop  
  Vented Room   - make a reservation
  Shed  
Autodesk Fusion Tips

Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop

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.

 


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