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Revision as of 22:50, 7 February 2022
The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.
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
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.
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.
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
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.
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 and Training
Area Captain -- Trevor Banks
Area Captain Duties
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Tips
- Before using air tools add 1 drop of air tool oil
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
Equipment Lists
Welding Equipment
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
evolution
Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade |
evolution POWER TOOLS | evoSAW | yes | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | |||
HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT | FIREPOWER | OXYFUEL 350 | $399.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
TORCH CART | N/A | N/A | $129.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
ACETYLENE CYLINDER | N/A | 10 CF | $149.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
OXYGEN CYLINDER | N/A | 20 CF | $199.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON | JANESVILLE | ILP-500 | $386.00 |
ON LINE | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
Titanium 45A
plasma cutter |
$929.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||||
5 in. Bench Grinder on stand | CRAFTSMAN | PPM | ||||||
6 in. Bench Grinder on stand | CRAFTSMAN | PPM | 2 new grinding wheels, (12/13/21) | |||||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Lathe Equipment
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
3 in 1
combination machine (Mill/Drill/Lathe) |
Grizzly | online | Bill Epperson | |||||
tool cabinet | U.S. General | Bill Epperson | ||||||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Drill Bit Set,
29 pieces, Titanium |
Milwaukee | 48-89-4632 | PPM | New
(12/16/21) |
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Punch Set in plastic case | Wheeler | link | $30 |
N/A | PPM | |||
BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP | BESSEY | WSM-9 | $228.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS | HOBART | 770115 | $9.39 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
LOCKING C CLAMP | IRWIN | 9SP | $14.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
WELDING HELPER PLIERS | EASTWOOD | 081806A | $18.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
LOCKER | N/A | N/A | $750 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
ACE LOCK | ACE HARDWARE | CODE 1551 | $18.99 |
ON LINE | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH | FULLER | $17.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | |||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
- Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
Materials
- Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
- 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.
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.
Software
Fusion 360
Member Showcase
Photo Gallery
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
See Also
Sandblasting Cabinet
Powder Coating
Powder Coating Area
Other Fun Stuff
Adam Savage's Guide to Drill Bits!
Adam Savage's Favorite Things of 2021!
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