Welding Area
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) 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 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 Metal Shop, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Tips
- Before using air tools add 1 drop of air tool oil
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
Intro to Welding.pdf
Equipment Lists
Welding Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
 |
Welder,
MIG, TIG and stick |
Esab | multimaster 260 | PPM | Working | |||
 |
Fume Extractor | PACE | 8888-0825 | ? |
none | PPM | ? | |
 |
box fan,
20", 3-speed |
LASKO | N/A | $30 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | |
| metal table,
2' x 8’ 40” tall |
N/A | N/A | ? |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| 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 | ||
| Titanium 45A
plasma cutter |
$929.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
Welding curtain
Metal Shop side
Welding curtain
Wood Shop side
Metal Shop Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
 |
drill press | ROCKWELL | DG08 | $500 |
no | PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing) | Working | |
 |
metal band saw | DOALL | M602 | $500 |
no | PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing) | Working | |
| industrial
drill press, 12-speed, 5/8 inch chuck |
ORBIT MACHINE TOOLS | OR‑1458 F | ? |
no | PPM (donated by Vernon Allen) | Working | ||
 |
evolution
Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade |
evolution POWER TOOLS | evoSAW | ? |
yes | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | |
 |
5 in. Bench Grinder on stand | CRAFTSMAN | ? |
PPM | ||||
 |
6 in. Bench Grinder on stand | CRAFTSMAN | ? |
PPM | 2 new grinding wheels, (12/13/21) | |||
| TOOL PRESS 1/2 TON | JANESVILLE | ILP-500 | $386.00 |
ON LINE | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| tube
bender |
JET | ? | ? | ? | ? | |||
| vacuum
former |
PLAST-O-CRAFT | ? | ? | ? | ? | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
DG08 Rockwell
drill press nameplate
Lathe Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
 |
3 in 1combination machine(Mill/Drill/Lathe) |
 |
Grizzly | ? |
online | Bill Epperson | ||
 |
tool cabinet |
U.S. General | ? |
Bill Epperson | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
Grizzly G0516 Mill/Drill/Lathe
WARNING
Hand Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
 |
vise grips | PPM | ||||||
 |
Drill Bit Set,
29 pieces, Titanium |
Milwaukee | 48-89-4632 | PPM | New
(12/16/21) |
|||
 |
Punch Set in plastic case | Wheeler | link | $30 |
N/A | PPM | ||
| 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 | ||
| ADJUSTABLE WRENCH | FULLER | $17.99 |
N/A | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | |||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | ModelNumber | EstimatedValue | Manual | Owner | Status | ProblemDescription |
- 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.
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 and Reporting Issues
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
Curated Links
Other Fun Stuff
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any information that is outdated.
The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.