Metal Shop

Level 2 icon

The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.

 Metal Shop Area  hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.

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Sand Blasting Cabinet

Powder Coating Area

Welding Area

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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
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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
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  PPM Fire
  Prevention Plan.pdf
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  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
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  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

Classes

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

Training

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  Intro to Welding.pdf

For Help

Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop

Tips

Before using air tools add 1 drop of air tool oil

Equipment Lists

  Welding Equipment  

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT	FIREPOWER	OXYFUEL 350	$399.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	TORCH CART	N/A	N/A	$129.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	ACETYLENE CYLINDER	N/A	10 CF	$149.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	OXYGEN CYLINDER	N/A	20 CF	$199.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON	JANESVILLE	ILP-500	$386.00	ON LINE	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	Titanium 45A plasma cutter			$929.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	5 in. Bench Grinder on stand	CRAFTSMAN				PPM
6in Bench Grinder	6 in. Bench Grinder on stand	CRAFTSMAN				PPM	2 new grinding wheels, (12/13/21)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

  MOTOMINDED Tools  

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	MILLER MATIC 180 AUTO SET WELDER	Miller logo	907312	$1,085.95	ONLINE	MOTO MINDED	out for repair (11/26/21)
	MIG/TIG/Arc/Plasma - Welding Cart	Miller logo	WC194776MC	$195.00	N/A	MOTO MINDED
	WELDING GAS BOTTLE	N/A	40 CF	$229.99	N/A	MOTO MINDED
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description

Hand Tools

  Metal Shop Hand Tools  

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem Description
	Drill Bit Set, 29 pieces, Titanium	Milwaukee	48-89-4632			PM	New (12/16/21)
	Punch Set in plastic case	Wheeler	link	$30	N/A	PPM
	ADJUSTABLE WRENCH	FULLER	416-0010	$17.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP	BESSEY	WSM-9	$228.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS	HOBART	770115	$9.39	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	LOCKING C CLAMP	IRWIN	9SP	$14.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	WELDING HELPER PLIERS	EASTWOOD	081806A	$18.99	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	LOCKER	N/A	N/A	$750	N/A	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
	ACE LOCK	ACE HARDWARE	CODE 1551	$18.99	ON LINE	PPM	FULLY FUNCTIONING
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Estimated Value	Manual	Owner	Status	Problem 'Description

 Metal Shop Area  hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.

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

Policies

Materials

Donate for "General Supplies" 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.

Showcase

Photo Gallery

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PPM YouTube Channel

"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)

"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)

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