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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

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

Classes

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

Training

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  PPM Band Saw
  Safety and Operation.pdf
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  PPM Jointer
  Safety and Operation.pdf
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  PPM Router
  Safety and Operation.pdf
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  PPM Table Saw
  Safety and Operation.pdf

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,18" extension, swing away tail stock, ONEWAY bowl chuck	POWERMATIC	3520B	$7,000	whitepaper	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational
	14" bandsaw, rip and cross-cut fences, 5" riser	POWERMATIC	PWBS-14	$900		PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational
	table saw, 3-phase, 2 hp, 48" Beisemeyer fence, EXAKTOR cross-cut slide	POWERMATIC	PM66	$1,500		PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Sharpening and Sanding Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	8" bench grinder on pedestal, blue and white grinding stones, Wolverine and Veritas sharpening devices, buffing wheel and compounds	Jet	JWBG-8	$500		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	precision ground granite block, 2"x18"x3"			$200		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	sanding belts, disks and sheets	3M, etc.		$100		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	variable speed buffer and buffing wheels	DeWALT	DWP849	$200		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	glue gun	3M				PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Do not store tools, or anything, on our granite block to avoid damage to its surface.

Wood Shop Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	8" Jointer	Jet	JJ-8CS	$1,000		PPM	Under repair	installing new helical head
	Floor drill press	PORTER-CABLE		$500		PPM
	10" benchtop bandsaw	DELTA		$100		PPM
	6" Disk 4" Belt Sander	WEN	6502T	$120		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
	1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander	Dremel		$75		PPM
	Free standing 6"x84" Horizontal Belt Sander	Jet		$800		PPM
	12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw	DeWALT	DW708	$350		Les
	Festool 1080 Table, Level 3 Tool	Festool		$760		John Norton
	Festool Track Saw, Level 3 Tool	Festool	T55	$550		John Norton
	Festool Sander (Rectangular), Level 3 Tool	Festool		$350		John Norton
	Festool Orbital Sander, Level 3 Tool	Festool		$350		John Norton
	Festool Dust Collector, Level 3 Tool	Festool	CT26 ???	$600		John Norton
	Large scroll saw			$150		PPM	Needs parts and rebuilt	Missing motor
	lathe	Rockwell	46-111	$150		PPM (donated by Bill Epperson)	Decommisioned	in shed
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

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  3520B POWERMATIC lathe
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  Lathe chuck
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  Lathe tools
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  POWERMATIC bandsaw
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  POWERMATIC bandsaw
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  POWERMATIC table saw
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  PM 66
• Powermatic 66 Inspection tag.jpg

  Powermatic 66 Inspection tag
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  JET Jointer
  nameplate
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  JET Jointer

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		2	$20	Bill Epperson
	6" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		2	$3	Bill Epperson
	12" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
	18" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
	24" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		2	$6	PPM
	30" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
	36" Quick Release Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
	6" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
	12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		6	$4	PPM
	24" Ratcheting Bar Clamp	PITTSBURGH		0		PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer		Quantity	Price Each	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

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

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR	EASYVIEW TECHNOLOGY	GC-101H	$20	PPM	Working
	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 (handheld)	Craftsman		$50	PPM
	Belt Sander (handheld)	Ryobi			???
	Circular Saw	Craftsman		$50	PPM
	Mouse Detail Sander			$25	PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status	Problem Description

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!

Showcase

Photo Gallery

• Wood shop tool sign.jpg

  Wood shop tool sign
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  How it Started sign

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