Welding Area
The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
Welding Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint or powder coating.
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
New Member Orientation
Area Captain -- Trevor Banks
- View all PPM Area Captains
Area Captain Duties
- To help out in the Welding Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
Intro to Welding.pdf
Equipment Lists
Welding Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | ProblemDescription |
 |
Welder,
MIG, TIG and stick |
Esab | multimaster 260 | PPM | |||
 |
Fume Extractor | PACE | 8888-0825 | ? |
none | PPM | |
 |
box fan,
20", 3-speed |
LASKO | N/A | $30 |
N/A | PPM | |
| metal table,
2' x 8’ 40” tall |
N/A | N/A | ? |
N/A | PPM | ||
| HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT | FIREPOWER | OXYFUEL 350 | $399.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| TORCH CART | N/A | N/A | $129.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| ACETYLENE CYLINDER | N/A | 10 CF | $149.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| OXYGEN CYLINDER | N/A | 20 CF | $199.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| Titanium 45A
plasma cutter |
$929.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | ProblemDescription |
Welding curtain
Metal Shop side
Welding curtain
Wood Shop side
Hand Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | ProblemDescription |
| BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP | BESSEY | WSM-9 | $228.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS | HOBART | 770115 | $9.39 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| LOCKING C CLAMP | IRWIN | 9SP | $14.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| WELDING HELPER PLIERS | EASTWOOD | 081806A | $18.99 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| LOCKER | N/A | N/A | $750 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| ACE LOCK | ACE HARDWARE | CODE 1551 | $18.99 |
ON LINE | PPM | ||
| ADJUSTABLE WRENCH | FULLER | $17.99 |
N/A | PPM | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | ProblemDescription |
- Welding 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.
Donations Received
Wish List
Benefits and Policies
- 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.
Equipment Reservations
Materials
- Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Red Tags
- Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken equipment.
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
See Also
Sandblasting Cabinet
Powder Coating
Powder Coating Area
Metal Shop
Curated Links
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