Metal Shop

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 or powder coating.

Metal Shop Area

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

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  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.

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  PPM Emergency
  Evacuation Plan.pdf

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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf

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  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.

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  FIRST AID
  Supply Cabinet

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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 and Training

Area Captain Duties

To help out in the Metal Shop, contact the Area Captain on Slack.

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Learn to weld for $50 at General Air

Tips

Before using air tools add 1 drop of air tool oil

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop

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

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  Intro to Welding.pdf

Equipment Lists

Welding Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Welder, MIG, TIG and stick	Esab	multimaster 260			PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing)	Working
	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
	Titanium 45A plasma cutter			$929.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Metal Shop Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	drill press	ROCKWELL	DG08	$500	no	PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing)	Working
	metal band saw	DOALL	M602	$500	no	PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing)	Working
	parts washer				no	PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing)	?	not yet installed (02/21/22)
	evolution Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade	evolution POWER TOOLS	evoSAW		yes	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)
	TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON	JANESVILLE	ILP-500	$386.00	ON LINE	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

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  DG08
  Rockwell
  drill press nameplate

Lathe Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	3 in 1 combination machine (Mill/Drill/Lathe)		Grizzly G0516		online	Bill Epperson
	tool cabinet	U.S. General				Bill Epperson
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

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  Grizzly G0516 Mill/Drill/Lathe
  WARNING

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	vise grips					PPM
	Drill Bit Set, 29 pieces, Titanium	Milwaukee	48-89-4632			PPM	New (12/16/21)
	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.

Policies

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.

Member Showcase

Photo Gallery

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  Images needed

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

Other Fun Stuff

Adam Savage's Guide to Drill Bits!

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