Vented Room

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

We provide a vented, well-lit room for painting and staining, and so forth. It is 96 sq ft (8'x12'). Our whole facility is approximately 5,500 sq ft.

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

• 

  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.

• 

  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.

• 

  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

Tips

Leave the space better than you found it.

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #general

Equipment List

Vented Room Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Exhaust fan				PPM	Down, Red tagged (04/03/22)	Wing nuts on mounting bolts have vibrated loose.
	Flammable material storage cabinet, 43" wide 18" deep 65" tall	A&A SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC.	A245	$950	PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing)
160x160px	Medium drying rack, wooden				PPM
	Storage cabinets metal (2)				PPM
	Work surface (2.5x6 foot table)				PPM
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status	Problem Description

• 

  Flammables cabinet label

Hand Tools

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

Policies

Materials

Safety Data Sheets

Review SDS information of unknown products before use. SDS available here and via QR code in hazardous chemical storage.

Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the space.

Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the flammables cabinet in the vented room.

Do not paint indoors.

• 

  Spill Clean-up Kit

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.

Red Tags and Reporting Issues

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.

Member Showcase

Photo Gallery

• 

  Images needed

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

Other Fun Stuff

Bill Making Stuff -- "Scratch Builder" on YouTube

---

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 information that is outdated.