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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED]]
'''The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment'''.
 
  
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
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'''The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.'''
  
==Safety First==
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Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
  
===[[Covid-19 notice]]===
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'''Metal Shop Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape, paint, or powder&nbsp;coating.<br>
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<br>
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<br>
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{{Template:Contact Us}}
  
=== In case of emergency, call 911 ===
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#EB4F9C; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
Our location is 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO  80903
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<br>
===Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)===
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{{Template:Safety}}
Eye and ear protection area
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<br>
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#EB4F9C; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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==Classes==
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: Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe 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 Metal Shop Area contact us on Slack.
  
==Classes and Training==
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==Training==
 
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'''Links to external sites:'''
===Area Captain(s)===
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYbaZbrTe0UJozQzrO3bbg '''Evolution Power Tools'''] — on YouTube
===Classes===
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:'''[[wikipedia:G-code|G-code]]''' — on Wikipedia
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its  [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
 
===For Help===
 
Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
 
  
 
==Equipment Lists==
 
==Equipment Lists==
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
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=== Metal Shop Equipment===
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{| class="wikitable"
Powder Coating
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#EB4F9C; color:#ffffff;"
!Picture
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
!'''Item'''
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|Item
!'''Manufacturer'''
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|Manufacturer
!'''Model'''
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|Model<br>Number
'''Number'''
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|Power<br>Requirements
!'''Estimated Value'''
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|Resources
!'''Manual'''
 
!'''Serial'''
 
'''Number'''
 
!'''Owner'''
 
!'''Status'''
 
!'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[File:DELTA bandsaw side.jpg|alt=DELTA bandsaw side photo|center|frameless|160x160px]]
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|'''17"'''<br>
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'''Laser Drill Press'''
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
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|DELTA
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|17-959L
 
|
 
|
|'''huge powder coating oven'''
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|[https://pdf.lowes.com/useandcareguides/028877553641_use.pdf Instruction Manual (pdf)]
|Trevor
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|-
 
|
 
|
|?
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|'''20 TON'''<br>
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'''SHOP PRESS'''
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
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|CENTRAL MACHINERY
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|32879
 
|
 
|
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|[https://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-shop-press-32879.html website]
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[https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/32000-32999/32879.pdf Owner's Manual]
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|-
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|[[File:Evolution Metal Chop Saw.jpg|alt=Evolution Metal Chop&nbsp;Saw|center|frameless|160x160px]]
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|'''Metal Cutting Chop&nbsp;Saw'''<br>
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'''14" blade'''
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
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|evolution POWER&nbsp;TOOLS
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|evoSAW
 
|
 
|
|PPM
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|[https://store.evolutionpowertools.com/ website]
|Under construction
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[File:Metal band saw.jpg|alt=Metal band saw|center|frameless|200x200px]]
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|'''metal'''
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'''band&nbsp;saw'''
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'''(vertical)'''<br>
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|55x55px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
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| DoALL
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|S-F-P
 
|
 
|
|'''media blaster'''
 
|Harbor Freight
 
 
|
 
|
|(gloves $30)
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|-
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|[[File:5in Bench Grinder.jpg|alt=5in Bench Grinder|center|frameless|160x160px]]
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|'''5 in.'''
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'''Bench Grinder'''
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 +
'''on&nbsp;stand'''
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|CRAFTSMAN
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|PPM
 
|new gloves installed
 
 
(10/27/21)
 
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[File:6in Bench Grinder.jpg|alt=6in Bench Grinder|center|frameless|160x160px|6in Bench Grinder]]
 +
|'''6 in.'''
 +
'''Bench Grinder'''
 +
 +
'''on&nbsp;stand'''
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|CRAFTSMAN
 
|
 
|
|'''gloves for media blaster'''
 
|Harbor Freight
 
 
|
 
|
|$32
 
 
|
 
|
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|-
 
|
 
|
|PPM
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|'''BENDING BRAKE'''
|additional pair of gloves
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'''30 inch'''
(unopened) 11/27/21
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|CENTRAL MACHINERY
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|61791
 
|
 
|
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|[https://manuals.harborfreight.com/manuals/61000-61999/61791.pdf Owner's Manual]
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''powder coating'''
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|'''TOOL PRESS'''  
'''paint booth'''
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'''1/2&nbsp;TON'''
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|JANESVILLE
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|ILP-500
 
|
 
|
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|[https://www.janesvilletool.com/P/2/model-ilp-500-precision-assembly-press Literature + Downloads]
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|-
 
|
 
|
|?
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|'''METAL'''
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'''BAND SAW'''
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'''(horizontal)'''
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|WELLS
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|Wellsaw 58B
 
|
 
|
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|[https://shoptoolreviews.com/metalworking/metal-bandsaws-cutoff/wellsaw-58b-metal-cutting-bandsaw/19798/ Review]
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|-
 
|
 
|
|PPM
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
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|-
 
|
 
|
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|'''vacuum'''
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'''former'''
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|PLAST-O-CRAFT
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT'''
 
|FIREPOWER
 
|OXYFUEL 350
 
|$399.99
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
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|}
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==Lathe Equipment==
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{| class="wikitable"
 +
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#EB4F9C; color:#ffffff;"
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
 +
|Item
 +
|Manufacturer
 +
|Model<br>Number
 +
|Power<br>Requirements
 +
|Resources
 +
|Owner
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[File:Grizzly Lathe.jpg|alt=Grizzly Lathe|center|frameless|120x120px]]
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|'''combination machine<br>(Mill and Lathe)'''<br>
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|41x41px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
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|[[File:Grizzly logo.png|alt=Grizzly logo|left|frameless|120x120px]]
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|Grizzly
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G0516
 
|
 
|
|'''TORCH CART'''
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|[https://www.grizzly.com/products/grizzly-combo-lathe-w-milling-attachment/g0516 G0516]
|N/A
+
 
|N/A
+
 
|$129.99
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[https://cdn0.grizzly.com/partslists/g0516_pl.pdf online]
|N/A
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|'''Bill Epperson'''
| N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
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|[[File:Tool cabinet.jpg|center|frameless|160x160px]]
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|'''tool cabinet'''<br>
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge|left|frameless|41x41px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_3_badge.png]]
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|U.S. General
 
|
 
|
|'''ACETYLENE CYLINDER'''
 
|N/A
 
|10 CF
 
| $149.99
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''OXYGEN CYLINDER'''
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|'''Bill Epperson'''
|N/A
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
|20 CF
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
|$199.99
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON'''
 
|JANESVILLE
 
|ILP-500
 
| $386.00
 
|ON LINE
 
|11377
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''Titanium 45A plasma cutter'''
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|$929.99
 
|N/A
 
|
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
|
 
|-
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''Item'''
 
|'''Manufacturer'''
 
|'''Model'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Estimated Value'''
 
|'''Manual'''
 
|'''Serial'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Owner'''
 
|'''Status'''
 
|'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Grizzly G0516 WARNING panel.jpg|alt=Grizzly G0516 WARNING|'''Grizzly G0516 Mill/Drill/Lathe<br>WARNING'''
MOTOMINDED
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</gallery>
!Picture
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!'''Item'''
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==Hand Tools==
!'''Manufacturer'''
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{| class="wikitable"
!'''Model'''
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#EB4F9C; color:#ffffff;"
'''Number'''
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
!'''Estimated Value'''
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|Item
!'''Manual'''
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|Manufacturer
!'''Serial'''
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|Model<br>Number
'''Number'''
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|Resources
!'''Owner'''
 
!'''Status'''
 
!'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''MILLER MATIC 180 AUTO SET WELDER'''
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|'''magnetic'''
|MILLER
 
|907312
 
|$1,085.95
 
|ONLINE
 
|LK170645N
 
|'''MOTO MINDED'''
 
|out for repair
 
  
(11/26/21)
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'''sweeper'''
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|
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|
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
|
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|[[File:Angle grinder Milwaukee.jpg|alt=Angle grinder Milwaukee corded|center|frameless|160x160px]]
|'''MIG/TIG/Arc/Plasma - Welding Cart'''
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|'''4-1/2" Small'''
|MILLER
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'''Angle Grinder'''
|WC194776MC
+
 
|$195.00
+
'''with Lock-On Paddle Switch'''
|N/A
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|Milwaukee
|N/A
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|'''6142-30'''
|'''MOTO MINDED'''
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|[https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Metalworking/Grinders/6142-30 '''product page''']
 +
|-
 +
|[[File:Angle Grinder PPM.jpg|alt=Angle Grinder PPM|center|frameless|160x160px]]
 +
|'''Angle Grinder'''
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|Milwaukee
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
|'''WELDING GAS BOTTLE'''
 
|N/A
 
|40 CF
 
|$229.99
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|'''MOTO MINDED'''
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''Item'''
 
|'''Manufacturer'''
 
|'''Model'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Estimated Value'''
 
|'''Manual'''
 
|'''Serial'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Owner'''
 
|'''Status'''
 
|'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
|}
 
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
 
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Tools
 
!Picture
 
!'''Item'''
 
!'''Manufacturer'''
 
!'''Model'''
 
'''Number'''
 
!'''Estimated Value'''
 
!'''Manual'''
 
!'''Serial'''
 
'''Number'''
 
!'''Owner'''
 
!'''Status'''
 
!'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''ADJUSTABLE WRENCH'''
 
|FULLER
 
|416-0010
 
|$17.99
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
|'''Picture'''
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|[[File:Drill bit set Milwaukee.jpg|alt=Drill bit set Milwaukee|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''Item'''
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|'''Drill Bit Set,'''  
|'''Manufacturer'''
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'''29 pieces,'''
|'''Model'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Estimated Value'''
 
|'''Manual'''
 
|'''Serial'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Owner'''
 
|'''Status'''
 
|'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
|}
 
 
 
===[[Wish List]]===
 
===[[Donations Received]]===
 
 
 
==Hand Tools==
 
Hand tools that belong in the Metal Shop Area 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.
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'''Titanium'''
{| class="wikitable sortable mw-collapsible"
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|Milwaukee
|+
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|'''48-89-4632'''
!Picture
+
|[https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Accessories/Metal-Drilling/Twist-Drill-Bits/48-89-4632 '''product page''']
!'''Item'''
 
!'''Manufacturer'''
 
!'''Model'''
 
'''Number'''
 
!'''Estimated Value'''
 
!'''Manual'''
 
!'''Serial'''
 
'''Number'''
 
!'''Owner'''
 
!'''Status'''
 
!'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
|
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|[[File:Punch set.jpg|alt=Punch set in plastic case|center|frameless|133x133px]]
|'''BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP'''
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|'''Punch Set in plastic case'''
|BESSEY
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|Wheeler
| WSM-9
+
|'''951900'''
|$228.99
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|[https://www.wheelertools.com/gunsmithing-tools/hammer-and-punch/hammer-and-punch-set-plastic-case/951900.html '''product page''']
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
 +
|[[File:Vise grips powdercoated.jpg|alt=Vise grips powdercoated|center|frameless|160x160px]]
 +
|'''vise grips'''
 
|
 
|
|'''WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS'''
 
|HOBART
 
|770115
 
|$9.39
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
|
 
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''LOCKING C CLAMP'''
 
|IRWIN
 
|9SP
 
|$14.99
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
|-
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
 +
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
 
|
 
|
|'''WELDING HELPER PLIERS'''
 
|EASTWOOD
 
|081806A
 
|$18.99
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
 
|
 
|
|'''LOCKER'''
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|$750.00
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|
 
|'''ACE LOCK'''
 
|ACE HARDWARE
 
|N/A
 
|$18.99
 
|ON LINE
 
|CODE 1551
 
|PPM
 
|FULLY FUNCTIONING
 
|
 
|-
 
|'''Picture'''
 
|'''Item'''
 
|'''Manufacturer'''
 
|'''Model'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Estimated Value'''
 
|'''Manual'''
 
|'''Serial'''
 
'''Number'''
 
|'''Owner'''
 
|'''Status'''
 
|'''Problem'''
 
'''Description'''
 
 
|}
 
|}
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:'''Metal Shop Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder&nbsp;coating.
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:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
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 +
==Benefits==
 +
{{Member Benefits}}
  
 
==Policies==
 
==Policies==
===Materials===
+
'''Materials'''
'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
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:'''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.'''''
 +
:'''<br />Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
 +
::'''[https://8020.net/ 80/20]''' — BUILD YOUR IDEA
 +
::'''[https://www.unistrut.us/resources UNISTRUT]''' — Metal Framing System
 +
{{Red Tags}}
  
'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
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== Related 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>]]
 +
:[[Sandblasting_Cabinet|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 +
:[[Powder_Coating_Area|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Powder Coating'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
 +
:[[Welding_Area|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Welding Area'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
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:[[Wood_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#3DA942">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Wood Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
[[File:SAFETY BOARD.jpg|alt=SAFETY BOARD|thumb|'''SAFETY BOARD''']]
 
  
===PPE===
+
:[[Vented_Room|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#0F99D7">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vented Room'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]] - '''[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve make a reservation]'''
Eye and ear protection area
 
  
===Scrap and Trash===
+
:[[Shed|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#766FAF">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Shed'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
==Software==
 
Fusion 360
 
  
==Showcase==
+
:'''[[Autodesk Fusion Tips]]'''
  
===Photo Gallery===
+
==Hand-Curated Links==
<gallery>
+
'''Links to member-recommended external sites:'''
File:PPM logo large.jpg|alt=PPM logo large|PPM logo large
+
:'''[https://www.machsupport.com/software/mach3/ Mach3]''' — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code
</gallery>
+
:'''[https://littlemachineshop.com/info/business_resources.php?ID=1343147249&CAT=1 Little Machine Shop]''' — Resource Information
==Other Fun Stuff==
+
 
===PPM YouTube Channel===
+
== For Additional Help==
'''[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/featured "featured" videos],''' (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
+
:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
 +
:[[How To Slack#PPM 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&nbsp;community.
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{{Template:Footer}}
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{{Template:Ideas into reality}}
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em;  background:#EB4F9C; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
  
[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
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<!--Bandsaw Metalshop Woodshop-->
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Latest revision as of 11:44, 21 November 2024

Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Metal Shop 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.

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

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

Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe Classes.
PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
To help out in the Metal Shop Area contact us on Slack.

Training

Links to external sites:

Evolution Power Tools — on YouTube
G-code — on Wikipedia

Equipment Lists

Metal Shop Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Power
Requirements
Resources
DELTA bandsaw side photo
17"

Laser Drill Press

Level 3 badge
DELTA 17-959L Instruction Manual (pdf)
20 TON

SHOP PRESS

Level 3 badge
CENTRAL MACHINERY 32879 website

Owner's Manual

Evolution Metal Chop Saw
Metal Cutting Chop Saw

14" blade

Level 3 badge
evolution POWER TOOLS evoSAW website
Metal band saw
metal

band saw

(vertical)

Level 3 badge
DoALL S-F-P
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

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
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.

Related Pages

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

Hand-Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

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

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.