Metal Shop

The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

Additional PPM training and then PPM certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.

Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape, paint, or powder coating.

Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.

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

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

(Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe Classes.)

To help out in the Metal Shop Area contact us on Slack.

Training

Links to external sites:

Evolution Power Tools — on YouTube

G-code — on Wikipedia

Equipment Lists

Metal Shop Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Resources
	20 TON SHOP PRESS	CENTRAL MACHINERY	32879		website Owner's Manual
	17" Laser Drill Press	DELTA	17-959L		Instruction Manual (pdf)
	Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade	evolution POWER TOOLS	evoSAW		website
	metal band saw (vertical)	DoALL	S-F-P
	5-in. Bench Grinder (on stand)	CRAFTSMAN
	6-in. Bench Grinder (on stand)	CRAFTSMAN
	BENDING BRAKE 30 inch	CENTRAL MACHINERY	61791		Owner's Manual
	TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON	JANESVILLE	ILP-500		Literature + Downloads
	METAL BAND SAW (horizontal)	WELLS	Wellsaw 58B		Review

	vacuum former	PLAST-O-CRAFT

Lathe Equipment

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Resources	Owner
	combination machine (Mill and Lathe)		Grizzly G0516		G0516 online	Bill Epperson
	tool cabinet	U.S. General				Bill Epperson

Grizzly
G0516 Lathe/Mill
WARNING

Hand Tools

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Resources
	magnetic sweeper
	4-1/2" Small Angle Grinder with Lock-On Paddle Switch		Milwaukee 6142-30	product page
	Angle Grinder		Milwaukee -

	Drill Bit Set, 29 pieces, Titanium		Milwaukee 48-89-4632	product page
	Punch Set in plastic case	Wheeler	951900	product page

	vise grips

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.

Benefits

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