Wood Shop

Level 2 icon

The Wood Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

 Wood Shop Area  hand tools should be marked with green 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

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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.

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

Classes

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

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #wood-shop

Tips

Leave the space better than you found it.

Let the tool do the work. Don't force it.

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

• Introduction to Woodworking‏‎ (14:45, 15 November 2015)
• Table saw‏‎ (08:08, 25 November 2015)
• Woodworking terminology‏‎

Equipment Lists

POWERMATIC Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	lathe	POWERMATIC		$7,000		PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)
	bandsaw	POWERMATIC		$900		PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)
	table saw	POWERMATIC		$1,500		PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Wood Shop Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Floor drill press	Porter Cable		$500		PPM
	10" benchtop bandsaw	Delta		$100		PPM
	6" Disk 4" Belt Sander	WEN	6502T	$140		PPM
	6" Disk 4" Belt Sander	Central Machinery	97181	$78		PPM
	Free standing dust collector & vacuum	Dust Deputy & Craftsmen		$150		PPM
	Dust Collector 1.5HP 6" inlet	Delta		$550		PPM
	Large scroll saw			$150		PPM	Needs parts and rebuilt	Missing motor
	1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander	Dremel		$75		PPM
	Free standing 6" Horizontal Belt Sander	Jet		$800		Bill Epperson
	12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw	Dewalt	DW708	$350		Les
	Festool 1080 Table	Festool		$760		John Norton
	Festool Track Saw	Festool	T55	$550		John Norton
	Festool Sander (Rectangular)	Festool		$350		John Norton
	Festool Orbital Sander	Festool		$350		John Norton
	Festool Dust Collector	Festool	CT26 ???	$600		John Norton
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Clamps

Picture	Item	Manufacturer		Quantity	Price Each	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	36" Quick Clamp	Irwin	Quick Grip	2	$36	Bill Epperson
	8" Quick Clamp	Irwin	Quick Grip	2	$10	PPM
	12" Quick Clamp	Irwin	Quick Grip	2	$12	PPM
	30" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp	Bessey		4	$20	Bill Epperson
	48" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp	Bessey		2	$20	Bill Epperson
	60" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp	Bessey		0	$20	Bill Epperson
	6" Quick Release Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		2	$3	Bill Epperson
	12" Quick Release Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		0
	18" Quick Release Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		0
	24" Quick Release Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		2	$6	???
	30" Quick Release Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		0
	36" Quick Release Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		0
	6" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		0
	12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		6	$4
	24" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	Pittsburgh		0
Picture	Item	Manufacturer		Quantity	Price Each	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Estimated Value	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Biscuit Jointer	Craftsman	$130	PPM
	Jigsaw	Dewalt	$150	PPM
	Jigsaw			PPM
	Sawsall	Dewalt	$100	PPM
	Orbital Sander			PPM
	Orbital Sander	Ryobi	$75	PPM
	Belt Sander	Craftsman	$50	PPM
	Belt Sander	Ryobi		???
	Circular Saw	Craftsman	$50	PPM
	Mouse Detail Sander		$25	PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Estimated Value	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Policies

SAFETY BOARD

PPE

Wear eye and ear protection in the Wood Shop Area

Materials

Donate for "Sheet Goods" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Help Us Keep Stocked Up!

Software

Fusion 360

VCarve

Showcase

Photo Gallery

• Wood shop tool sign
  Wood shop tool sign
• How it Started sign
  How it Started sign

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