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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(s)

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

PPM Band Saw
Safety and Operation.pdf
PPM Jointer
Safety and Operation.pdf
PPM Router
Safety and Operation.pdf
PPM Table Saw
Safety and Operation.pdf

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)
Woodworking terminology‏‎

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		3520B	$7,000	POWERMATIC whitepaper	PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational
	14" bandsaw, rip and cross-cut fences, 5" riser		PWBS-14	$900		PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational
	table saw, 3-phase, 2 hp, 48" Beisemeyer fence, EXAKTOR cross-cut slide		PM66	$1,500		PPM (donated by Jim Kueck)	Up and Operational	&nbsp
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
	sanding belts, disks and sheets			$100		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	variable speed buffer and buffing wheels		DWP849	$200		PPM (donated by David Wasmer, Sr.)	Up and Operational
	glue gun					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		DW708	$350		Les
	Large scroll saw			$150		PPM	Needs parts and rebuilt	Missing motor
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

3520B POWERMATIC lathe
Lathe chuck
Lathe tools
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 (Rectangular), 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
Picture	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
Picture	Item	Manufacturer		Quantity	Price Each	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Hand Tools
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	HAND HELD METAL DETECTOR	EASYVIEW TECHNOLOGY	GC-101H	$20	PPM	Working
	Biscuit Jointer	Craftsman		$130	PPM
	Jigsaw			$150	PPM
	Jigsaw				PPM
	Sawsall			$100	PPM
	Circular Saw	Craftsman		$50	PPM
	Belt Sander (handheld)	Craftsman		$50	PPM
	Belt Sander (handheld)				???
	Orbital Sander	PORTER-CABLE	Quicksand		PPM
	Orbital Sander			$75	PPM
	Mouse Sander/Polisher		MS500	$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

Inkscape Tutorial, For Engineers And Shaper Origin Users

Vintage Machinery Photo Index -- POWERMATIC