Wood Shop
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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
- Volunteers needed
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
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, 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 |
3520B POWERMATIC lathe 
Lathe chuck 
Lathe tools 
Bench grinder 
POWERMATIC bandsaw 
POWERMATIC bandsaw 
POWERMATIC
table saw
PM 66 - Powermatic 66 Inspection tag.jpg
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 |
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 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.
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.
Software
Fusion 360
Inkscape
VCarve
Showcase
Photo Gallery
- Wood shop tool sign.jpg
Wood shop tool sign 
How it Started sign
Other Fun Stuff
BodgedButWorks -- YouTube channel
Vintage Machinery Photo Index -- POWERMATIC