Metal Shop

The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (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.

 Metal Shop Area  (03/15/22) 

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 -- Trevor Banks

Additional Metal Shop Captains wanted

Area Captain Duties

To help out in the Metal Shop, contact the Area Captain 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 other sites (external links):

Evolution Power Tools -- on YouTube

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

Equipment Lists

Metal Shop Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner
	shopmaster eldorado bridge mill	shopmaster			yes	$5,000	PPM
	metal band saw	DoALL	M602		no	$500	PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing)
	evolution Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade	evolution POWER TOOLS	evoSAW		yes	$380	PPM
	5 in. Bench Grinder on stand	CRAFTSMAN				?	PPM
	6 in. Bench Grinder on stand	CRAFTSMAN				?	PPM
	30" BENDING BRAKE	CENTRAL MACHINERY	61791		Owner's Manual	$70	PPM (donated by Josh Harlow)
	vacuum former	PLAST-O-CRAFT				?	?
	TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON	JANESVILLE	ILP-500		ON LINE	$386	PPM
	METAL BAND SAW (horizontal)	WELLS	Wellsaw 58B		Review	?	?
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner

Lathe Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner
	combination machine (Mill)		Grizzly G0516	online	?	Bill Epperson
	combination machine (Lathe)		Grizzly G0516	online	?	Bill Epperson
	tool cabinet	U.S. General			?	Bill Epperson
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner

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  Grizzly G0516 Mill/Drill/Lathe
  WARNING

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner
	4-1/2" Small Angle Grinder with Lock-On Paddle Switch	100x100px	Milwaukee 6142-30	$129	PPM, new 02/08/23
	Angle Grinder	100x100px	?	?	PPM
	Drill Bit Set, 29 pieces, Titanium	100x100px	Milwaukee 48-89-4632	$129	PPM
	Punch Set in plastic case	Wheeler	link	$30	PPM
	vise grips			$20	PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner

 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 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.

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

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.

Software

Links to other sites (external links):

Mach 3

See Also

Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):

Fusion 360

Sandblasting Cabinet

Powder Coating Area

Welding Area

Shed

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

80/20 -- BUILD YOUR IDEA

UNISTRUT -- Metal Framing System

Other Fun Stuff

Links to other sites (external links):

Adam Savage's Guide to Drill Bits!

Jamie Hyneman On Welding in His Workshop

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