Wood Shop
The Wood Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists of
both Level 2 and Level 3 equipment.
Additional training and certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
Wood Shop Area hand tools should be marked with green 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
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.
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.
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
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.
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 Captains -- Volunteers needed
- Dust Deputy -- Vincent Flowers
- Woodshop Configuration Captain -- Vincent Flowers
- Lathe Captain -- Lucas Weismann
- Table Saw Captain -- Bri Pomerantz
- Sanding Station Captain -- Volunteers needed
- Bandsaw Captain -- Jeff Rossmanith
- View all PPM Area Captains
Area Captain Duties
- To help out in the Wood Shop Area, contact any of the Area Leaders on Slack.
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Check-in/ Check-out REQUIRED (use the QR Code)
- Remember to always use the hand held metal detector, especially when using a SawStop.
- Let the tool do the work. Don't force it.
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #wood-shop
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.
• Introduction to Woodworking (14:45, 15 November 2015)
Equipment Lists
POWERMATIC Equipment List
Picture | Item | Training Video Link | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Power Requirements |
Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner | Status |
6" Belt/ 12" Disc Combination Sander |
POWERMATIC 30B | 3-phase | Replacement Parts | PPM | Not yet installed
(01/19/23), (500 lbs) | ||||
planer, 15", 4" Dust Port |
POWERMATIC 15HH | Single Phase, 230V, 60Hz, 15A | Operating Instructions and Parts Manual
(2017) |
$4,000 |
PPM | Up and Operational
(01/08/22) | |||
lathe, 18" extension, swing away tail stock, ONEWAY bowl chuck |
POWERMATIC 3520B | Single Phase, 220V, 60Hz | POWERMATIC whitepaper | $7,000 |
PPM (donated by Jim Kueck) |
Up and Operational (03/27/22) | |||
14" bandsaw, rip and cross-cut fences, 5" riser |
POWERMATIC PWBS‑14 | Single Phase, 115V, 60Hz, 11A | Operating Instructions and Parts Manual | $900 |
PPM (donated by Jim Kueck) |
||||
table saw, 2 hp, 48" Beisemeyer fence |
POWERMATIC PM66 | 3-phase | no | $1,500 |
PPM (donated by Jim Kueck) |
||||
Number |
Requirements |
Value |
Sharpening and Sanding Equipment List
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner |
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.) | ||
variable speed buffer and buffing wheels | DeWALT DWP849 | $200 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) | |||
3M
sanding belts, disks and sheets |
$100 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) | ||||
precision ground granite block, 12"x18"x3" | ? | ? | $200 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) | ||
Number |
Value |
- 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 |
Power Requirements | Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner |
8" Jointer with Shelix cutting head installed | JET | JJ-8CS | single phase,
110 Volts, 15 Amps, 60HZ |
$1,000 |
PPM | ||
AIR FILTRATION SYSTEM
with remote |
BAILEIGH | AFS-2400 | single phase,
110 Volts, 14 Amps, 60HZ |
OPERATOR'S MANUAL | ($1,853 new) |
PPM (donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)
Installed 04/07/22 | |
Oscillating
Edge Belt / Spindle Sander |
RIDGID | EB4424 0 | single phase,
110 Volts, 6 Amps, 60HZ |
Manual | $250 |
On loan from
Wentworth Aggregates LLC | |
12" Sliding Compound
Miter Saw, dust hood & RIGID vacuum |
DeWALT DW708 | single phase,
110 Volts, 13 Amps, 60HZ |
$350 |
Les | |||
wood tool sharpener | WORK SHARP | WS3000 | single phase,
110 Volts, 2 Amps, 60HZ |
$200 |
John Norton | ||
Router and Shaper with bits on rolling carts | DELTA | ? | single phase,
110 Volts, 9 Amps, 60HZ |
? |
PPM | ||
24" 2-speed fan
in rolling frame |
UTILITECH PRO | ? | ? |
PPM | |||
Box fan,
20", 3-speed |
LASKO | N/A | $30 |
PPM | |||
6" Disk 4" Belt Sander | WEN | 6502T | single phase,
110 Volts, 4.3 Amps, 60HZ |
$120 |
PPM | ||
1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander | Dremel | ? | single phase,
110 Volts, 3 Amps, 60HZ |
$75 |
PPM | ||
Free standing dust collector & vacuum | Dust Deputy & Craftsmen | ? | $150 |
PPM | |||
Dust Collector 1.5HP 6" inlet | DELTA | ? | $550 |
PPM | |||
Floor drill press | PORTER-CABLE | ? | single phase,
110 Volts, 8 Amps, 60HZ |
$500 |
PPM | ||
Mobile Base, Adjustable Universal | HTC | HTC2000 | N/A | yes, and | $80 |
PPM (donated by Jim Kueck) | |
overarm table saw blade guard and dust collector | SOMMERVILLE DESIGN | EXCALIBUR | N/A | no | $150 |
PPM | |
Number |
Value |
- Table saw tall fence jig.jpg
Table Saw
tall fence jig
front - Emergency Stop Switch.jpg
Table Saw
Emergency Stop
switch cover - Powermatic 66 Inspection tag.jpg
Powermatic 66 Inspection tag
FESTOOL Equipment List -- Level 3 Tools
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner | Status |
Track Saw |
TS 55 EQ | $550 |
John Norton | Working | ||
Sander (Half Sheet) |
RS 2-E-Plus | $350 |
John Norton | Working | ||
Sander (Orbital) |
ETS 150/5 EQ-Plus | $350 |
John Norton | Working | ||
Dust Collector |
CLEANTEC CT 22 E | $600 |
John Norton | Working | ||
Multifunction Table |
1080 | $760 |
John Norton | Working | ||
Number |
Value |
Power Tools
'A Tool Is Just An Opportunity With A Handle' ~Kevin Kelly
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner |
COMPACT ROUTER
M18 FUEL |
Milwaukee | link | $200 |
PPM,
New 01/01/23 | ||
JIG SAW
M18 FUEL D-Handle |
Milwaukee | link | $200 |
PPM,
New 12/17/22 | ||
Circular Saw,
185mm |
Makita | PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) | ||||
Router | Makita | PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) | ||||
RECIPROCATING SAW | DeWALT
DW304P |
$100 |
Greg C. (?) | |||
JIG SAW | DeWALT
DW331 |
$150 |
John Norton | |||
Jig Saw | BOSCH | 1590EVS | PPM | |||
AIR NAILER/
STAPLER |
CENTRAL PNEUMATIC | 64269 | $30 |
PPM,
New, (12/14/21) | ||
Biscuit
Joiner |
Craftsman | $130 |
PPM
(donated by John Norton) | |||
Circular
Saw |
Craftsman | $50 |
PPM | |||
Belt Sander (handheld) | Craftsman | $50 |
PPM | |||
Belt Sander (handheld) | RYOBI | ??? | ||||
Orbital Sander | PORTER-CABLE | Quicksand | PPM | |||
Mouse Sander/ Polisher |
BLACK&DECKER FMS50 | $25 |
PPM | |||
Number |
Value |
Clamps
Item | Manufacturer | Quantity | Price Each |
Owner | |
6" Wooden Handscrew Clamps | ROCKLER | Wooden Handscrew Clamps | 2 |
$14 |
PPM |
8" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 |
$10 |
PPM |
12" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 |
$12 |
PPM |
36" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 1 |
$36 |
Bill Epperson |
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 | |
36" Quick Release Steel Bar Clamp | Jorgensen | CABINENT MASTER 8036 | 5 |
$50 |
PPM |
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 | ITEM 60539 | 6 |
$9 |
PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.) |
60" Quick Release Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | ITEM 60673 | 2 |
$18 |
PPM |
50" CLAMP & CUT EDGE GUIDE | PITTSBURGH | ITEM 66581 | 1 |
$20 |
PPM |
6" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||
12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 6 |
$4 |
PPM | |
24" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | PITTSBURGH | 0 |
PPM | ||
Each |
Hand Tools
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner |
10 Million Dollar Stick | FastCap | $20 |
PPM | ||
HAND HELD
METAL DETECTOR |
EASYVIEW TECHNOLOGY | GC-101H | $20 |
PPM | |
Forstner bit set
(16 bits) |
? |
PPM | |||
Number |
Value |
- Wood Shop Area hand tools should be marked with green 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
- A SawStop table saw (delivered 02/05/23!)
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 "Sheet Goods" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Red Tags
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
- Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
- Fusion 360
- VCarve
- Inkscape
Member Showcase
- Wooden boxes by Jack Keenan.jpg
Wooden boxes
by Jack Keenan
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
See Also
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
Curated Links
Links to other sites (external links):
- LibraryThing -- Our wood working-related books
- Fine Wood Working Magazine Shop Tips
Other Fun Stuff
Links to other sites (external links):
- Vintage Machinery Photo Index -- POWERMATIC
- Stumpy Nubs Woodworking Journal - YouTube
- Inkscape Tutorial, For Engineers And Shaper Origin Users
- Welding for Woodworkers
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