Metal Shop

Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, software, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.

The Metal Shop Area at PPM consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

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

Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint or powder coating.

 

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

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  IN CASE OF
  EMERGENCY
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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.

Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.

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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 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

Other Hazards

Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.

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 Leader — Josh Harlow

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

Classes

Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe Classes.

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

Training

Links to external sites:

Evolution Power Tools — on YouTube

G-code — Wikipedia entry

Tips

• Let the tool do the work. Don't force it.
• Before using air tools add 1 drop of air tool oil

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.

Equipment Lists

Metal Shop Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Training Materials
	Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade	evolution POWER TOOLS	evoSAW	yes
	metal band saw	DoALL	M602	no
	5 in. Bench Grinder on stand	CRAFTSMAN
6in Bench Grinder	6 in. Bench Grinder on stand	CRAFTSMAN
	shopmaster eldorado bridge mill	shopmaster		yes
	BENDING BRAKE 30 inch	CENTRAL MACHINERY	61791	Owner's Manual
	vacuum former	PLAST-O-CRAFT
	TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON	JANESVILLE	ILP-500	ON LINE
	METAL BAND SAW (horizontal)	WELLS	Wellsaw 58B	Review
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Training Materials

Lathe Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Training Materials
Grizzly Lathe	combination machine (Mill and Lathe)	Grizzly logo	Grizzly G0516	online
File:Tool cabinet.jpg	tool cabinet	U.S. General
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Training Materials

• Grizzly G0516 WARNING
  Grizzly G0516 Mill/Drill/Lathe
  WARNING

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number
	4-1/2" Small Angle Grinder with Lock-On Paddle Switch	Milwaukee Logo	Milwaukee 6142-30
	Angle Grinder	Milwaukee Logo	?
	Drill Bit Set, 29 pieces, Titanium	Milwaukee Logo	Milwaukee 48-89-4632
	Punch Set in plastic case	Wheeler	product page
	vise grips
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number

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.

Wish List

Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.

Benefits and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:

(bring proof of PPM membership)

Website	Benefit	Address
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

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-tag-issues

This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.

Scrap and Trash

Trash day is TUESDAY (Extra pickups can be called from Waste Connections for around $75)

Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote should be placed out back by the dumpster)

Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.

Empty interior trash cans into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.

Always leave the space better than you found it.

See Also

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet  

  Metal Shop — Powder Coating  

  Metal Shop — Welding Area  

  Shed  

Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips

Curated Links

Links to member-recommended external sites:

Mach 3 — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code.

80/20 — BUILD YOUR IDEA

UNISTRUT — Metal Framing System

Other Fun Stuff

Links to external sites:

Adam Savage's Guide to Drill Bits!

Jamie Hyneman On Welding in His Workshop

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 outdated information.