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:<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B"> Laser Area </span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#D81F2B">'''red'''</span> tape or paint. | :<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#D81F2B"> Laser Area </span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#D81F2B">'''red'''</span> tape or paint. | ||
: Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | :Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | ||
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File:Laser cut wooden clock.jpg|alt=Laser cut wooden clock|<center>'''Laser cut<br>wooden clock'''</center> | File:Laser cut wooden clock.jpg|alt=Laser cut wooden clock|<center>'''Laser cut<br>wooden clock'''</center> | ||
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | ||
==Other Fun Stuff== | ==Other Fun Stuff == | ||
===[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers Procreate superpowers]=== | ===[https://procreate.art/ipad/superpowers Procreate superpowers]=== | ||
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Revision as of 00:08, 30 December 2021
The Laser Engraver/Cutter Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Laser Area hand tools should be marked with red 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
-
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.
-
PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf -
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf -
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.
-
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet -
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
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 Captains
- Lisa MacNicol (BOSSLASER)
- Robbie Cochran (Epilog Laser)
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Pikes Peak Makerspace Boss Laser Intro -- external link to PPM YouTube channel
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #laser-cutter
Tips
- DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
• Introduction to the Zing Laser (15:26, 20 May 2015)
• Laser Cutting Material Table (15:41, 21 May 2015)
• Laser Cutting Acrylic (16:31, 24 November 2015)
Equipment Lists
BOSSLASER
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| Boss 150 Watt CO2 Laser | Boss | LS-3655 | $20,000 |
Operators Manual | PPM | working (12/28/21) | ||
| Industrial Chiller | S&A | CW-5000DG | PPM | working (12/28/21) | ||||
| Compressor | PPM | working (12/28/21) | ||||||
| Computer | HP | h8-1117c | $250 |
PPM | working (12/28/21) | |||
| Monitor | Dell | $100 |
PPM | working (12/28/21) | ||||
| rotary attachment for Boss Laser | PPM | ? | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Zing LASER
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| Zing 30 Watt Laser | Epilog Laser | 10000 Laser System | $5,800 |
yes, and online | PPM | working | ||
| Computer | HP | h8-1117c | $250 |
PPM | working | |||
| Monitor | Dell | $100 |
PPM | working | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
- Laser Area hand tools should be marked with red tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
Materials
- DO NOT cut materials with PVC on either laser, this will release chlorine gas which is toxic.
- Donate for "Wood Sheet for Laser" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
- 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 |
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.
Software
Design Software
- Adobe Illustrator (Windows 10 and Macintosh)
- Inkscape (cross platform)
- Procreate (for Apple iPad)
Printing Software
- LightBurn
- for BOSSLASER
- Adobe Acrobat
- for Epilog LASER
Showcase
Boss Laser Photo Gallery
-
THE IRON GIANT
minimalist wall art
14"x24" -
THE IRON GIANT
(by Ben Severson) -
THE IRON GIANT
(by Ben Severson) -
TOSC BOSSLASER tour 2021-11-24 -
TOSC Epilog
tour 2021-11-24 -
Wood Shop tool
sign
Epilog Laser Photo Gallery
-
Laser cut
wooden clock -
Round PCB
PPM clock -
PPM engraved PCB keychain -
3" engraved wooden keychains -
PPM Library
engraved metal sign -
Light switch cover
Manitou Art Center -
Minnesota NICE
Manitou Art Center
(May 29, 2015) -
Intro to Laser Cutting
Manitou Art Center
(January 15, 2015)
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
Other Fun Stuff
Procreate superpowers




