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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Captain
- Volunteers needed
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
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PPM Band Saw
Safety and Operation -
PPM Jointer
Safety and Operation -
PPM Router
Safety and Operation -
PPM Table Saw
Safety and Operation
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)
Equipment Lists
POWERMATIC Equipment List
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| lathe,18" extension, swing away tail stock, ONEWAY bowl chuck | POWERMATIC 3520B | $7,000 |
POWERMATIC whitepaper | PPM (donated by Jim Kueck) |
Up and Operational | |||
| 14" bandsaw, rip and cross-cut fences, 5" riser | POWERMATIC PWBS‑14 | $900 |
PPM (donated by Jim Kueck) |
Up and Operational | ||||
table saw |
table saw, 3-phase, 2 hp, 48" Beisemeyer fence, EXAKTOR cross-cut slide | POWERMATIC PM66 | $1,500 |
PPM (donated by Jim Kueck) |
Up and Operational | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Sharpening and Sanding Equipment List
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| 8" bench grinder on pedestal, blue and white grinding stones, Wolverine and Veritas sharpening devices, buffing wheel and compounds | JET | JWBG-8 | $500 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) |
Up and Operational | |||
| precision ground granite block, 2"x18"x3" | $200 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) |
Up and Operational | |||||
| variable speed buffer and buffing wheels | DeWALT DWP849 | $200 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) |
Up and Operational | ||||
| sanding belts, disks and sheets | $100 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) |
Up and Operational | |||||
| glue gun, Hot Melt, 250 watts | Scotch-Weld™ Applicator AE II | $100 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) |
Up and Operational | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Do not store tools, or anything, on our granite block to avoid damage to its surface.
Wood Shop Equipment List
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| 8" Jointer | JET | JJ-8CS | $1,000 |
PPM | Under repair | installing new
helical head | ||
| Floor drill press | PORTER-CABLE | $500 |
PPM | |||||
| 10" benchtop bandsaw | DELTA | $100 |
PPM | |||||
| 6" Disk 4" Belt Sander | WEN | 6502T | $120 |
PPM | ||||
| 6" Disk 4" Belt Sander | Central Machinery | 97181 | $78 |
PPM | ||||
| Free standing dust collector & vacuum | Dust Deputy & Craftsmen | $150 |
PPM | |||||
| Dust Collector 1.5HP 6" inlet | DELTA | $550 |
PPM | |||||
| 1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander | Dremel | $75 |
PPM | |||||
| Free standing 6"x84" Horizontal Belt Sander | JET | $800 |
PPM | |||||
| 12" Sliding Compound
Miter Saw |
DeWALT
DW708 |
$350 |
Les | |||||
| Planer | DeWALT DW734 | $400 |
Barry | Working | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
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3520B POWERMATIC lathe -
Lathe chuck -
Lathe tools -
Bench grinder -
POWERMATIC bandsaw -
POWERMATIC bandsaw -
POWERMATIC
table saw -
PM 66 -
Powermatic 66 Inspection tag -
JET Jointer
nameplate -
JET Jointer
FESTOOL Equipment List -- Level 3 Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| Track Saw,
Level 3 Tool |
TS 55 EQ | $550 |
John Norton | Working | ||||
| Sander (Half Sheet),
Level 3 Tool |
RS 2-E-Plus | $350 |
John Norton | Working | ||||
| Sander (Orbital),
Level 3 Tool |
ETS 150/5 EQ-Plus | $350 |
John Norton | Working | ||||
| Dust Collector,
Level 3 Tool |
CLEANTEC CT 22 E | $600 |
John Norton | Working | ||||
| Multifunction Table,
Level 3 Tool |
1080 | $760 |
John Norton | Working | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
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FESTOOL
Track Saw,
in Systainer -
FESTOOL
Orbital Sander,
in Systainer -
FESTOOL
Half Sheet Sander,
in Systainer
Clamps
| Item | Manufacturer | Quantity | Price Each |
Owner | Status | Problem Description | |
| 36" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 |
$36 |
Bill Epperson | ||
| 8" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 |
$10 |
PPM | ||
| 12" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 |
$12 |
PPM | ||
| 30" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 4 |
$20 |
Bill Epperson | |||
| 48" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 2 |
$20 |
Bill Epperson | |||
| 60" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 2 |
$20 |
Bill Epperson | |||
| 6" Quick Release Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 2 |
$3 |
Bill Epperson | |||
| 12" Quick Release Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||||
| 18" Quick Release Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||||
| 24" Quick Release Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 2 |
$6 |
PPM | |||
| 30" Quick Release Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||||
| 36" Quick Release Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||||
| 6" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||||
| 12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 6 |
$4 |
PPM | |||
| 24" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||||
| Item | Manufacturer | Quantity | Price Each |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
- Wood Shop Area hand tools should be marked with green tape or paint.
- 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 |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| AIR NAILER/
STAPLER |
CENTRAL PNEUMATIC | 64269 | $30 |
PPM | New, (12/14/21) | ||
| HAND HELD
METAL DETECTOR |
EASYVIEW TECHNOLOGY | GC-101H | $20 |
PPM | Working | ||
| Biscuit
Jointer |
Craftsman | $130 |
PPM | ||||
| Jigsaw | DeWALT | $150 |
PPM | ||||
| Jigsaw | PPM | ||||||
| Sawsall | DeWALT | $100 |
PPM | ||||
| Circular
Saw |
Craftsman | $50 |
PPM | ||||
| Belt Sander (handheld) | Craftsman | $50 |
PPM | ||||
| Belt Sander (handheld) | RYOBI | ??? | |||||
| Orbital Sander | PORTER-CABLE | Quicksand | PPM | ||||
| Orbital Sander | RYOBI | $75 |
PPM | ||||
|
Mouse Sander/Polisher |
BLACK&DECKER FMS50 | $25 |
PPM | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
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!
- 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
Fusion 360
Inkscape
VCarve
Showcase
Photo Gallery
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Wood shop tool sign -
How it Started sign
Other Fun Stuff
BodgedButWorks -- YouTube channel
Vintage Machinery Photo Index -- POWERMATIC













