Wood Shop
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
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)
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
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
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lathe | POWERMATIC | $7,000 | PPM | |||||
| bandsaw | POWERMATIC | $900 | PPM | |||||
| table saw | POWERMATIC | $1,500 | PPM | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floor drill press | Porter Cable | $500.00 | PPM | |||||
| 10" benchtop bandsaw | Delta | $100.00 | PPM | |||||
| 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw | Dewalt | DW708 | $350.00 | Les | ||||
| 6" Disk 4" Belt Sander | WEN | 6502T | $140.00 | PPM | ||||
| 6" Disk 4" Belt Sander | Central Machinery | 97181 | $78.00 | PPM | ||||
| Free standing 6" Horizontal Belt Sander | Jet | $800.00 | Bill Epperson | |||||
| Free standing dust collector & vacuum | Dust Deputy & Craftsmen | $150.00 | PPM | |||||
| Dust Collector 1.5HP 6" inlet | Delta | $550.00 | PPM | |||||
| Large scroll saw | $150.00 | PPM | Needs parts and rebuilt | Missing motor | ||||
| Festool 1080 Table | Festool | $760.00 | John Norton | |||||
| Festool Track Saw | Festool | T55 | $550.00 | John Norton | ||||
| Festool Sander (Rectangular) | Festool | $350.00 | John Norton | |||||
| Festool Orbital Sander | Festool | $350.00 | John Norton | |||||
| Festool Dust Collector | Festool | CT26 ??? | $600.00 | John Norton | ||||
| 1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander | Dremel | $75.00 | PPM | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Quantity | Price Each | Owner | Status | Problem Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 | $36.00 | Bill Epperson | |||
| 8" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 | $10.00 | PPM | |||
| 12" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 | $12.00 | PPM | |||
| 30" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 4 | $20.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 48" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 2 | $20.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 60" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 0 | $20.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 6" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 2 | $3.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 12" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 18" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 24" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 2 | $6.00 | ??? | ||||
| 30" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 36" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 6" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 6 | $4.00 | |||||
| 24" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Quantity | Price Each | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Estimated
Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit Jointer | Craftsman | $130.00 | PPM | |||
| Jigsaw | Dewalt | $150.00 | PPM | |||
| Jigsaw | PPM | |||||
| Sawsall | Dewalt | $100.00 | PPM | |||
| Orbital Sander | PPM | |||||
| Orbital Sander | Ryobi | $75.00 | PPM | |||
| Belt Sander | Craftsman | $50.00 | PPM | |||
| Belt Sander | Ryobi | ??? | ||||
| Circular Saw | Craftsman | $50.00 | PPM | |||
|
Mouse Detail Sander |
$25.00 | PPM | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Estimated
Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
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!
Scrap and Trash
Software
- Fusion 360
- VCarve
- Sketchup
Showcase
Photo Gallery
- Wood shop tool sign.jpg
Wood shop tool sign 
How it Started
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