Metal Shop
The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink 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
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
Area Captain(s)
Trevor Banks
Classes
Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
For Help
Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
Tips
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| huge powder coating oven | Trevor | ? | PPM | Under construction | ||||
| media blaster | Harbor Freight | (gloves $30) | PPM | new gloves installed
(10/27/21) |
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| gloves for media blaster | Harbor Freight | $32 | PPM | additional pair of gloves
(unopened) 11/27/21 |
||||
| powder coating
paint booth |
? | PPM | ||||||
 |
powder coating paint gun | Eastwood | ? | PPM | working | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT | FIREPOWER | OXYFUEL 350 | $399.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| TORCH CART | N/A | N/A | $129.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| ACETYLENE CYLINDER | N/A | 10 CF | $149.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| OXYGEN CYLINDER | N/A | 20 CF | $199.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON | JANESVILLE | ILP-500 | $386.00 | ON LINE | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| Titanium 45A plasma cutter | $929.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER MATIC 180 AUTO SET WELDER | MILLER | 907312 | $1,085.95 | ONLINE | MOTO MINDED | out for repair
(11/26/21) |
||
| MIG/TIG/Arc/Plasma - Welding Cart | MILLER | WC194776MC | $195.00 | N/A | MOTO MINDED | |||
| WELDING GAS BOTTLE | N/A | 40 CF | $229.99 | N/A | MOTO MINDED | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
Hand Tools
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Punch Set in plastic case | Wheeler | link | $30 | N/A | PPM | On loan to Rodney Roy
12/02/21 until 12/04/21 |
|
| ADJUSTABLE WRENCH | FULLER | 416-0010 | $17.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP | BESSEY | WSM-9 | $228.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS | HOBART | 770115 | $9.39 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| LOCKING C CLAMP | IRWIN | 9SP | $14.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| WELDING HELPER PLIERS | EASTWOOD | 081806A | $18.99 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| LOCKER | N/A | N/A | $750.00 | N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| ACE LOCK | ACE HARDWARE | CODE
1551 |
$18.99 | ON LINE | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
PPE
- Wear eye and ear protection in the Metal Shop Area
Materials
- Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- Help Us Keep Stocked Up!
Scrap and Trash
Software
Fusion 360
Showcase
Photo Gallery
PPM logo large
Other Fun Stuff
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)