Wood Shop -- SawStop
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.
The information on this page is incomplete.
Please post your suggestions on our Slack channel #ppm-wiki.
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 REQUI (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.
Tips
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #wood-shop
Equipment List
SawStop Equipment List
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Power Requirements |
Manual | Estimated Value |
Owner |
SawStop
10" Industrial Cabinet Saw |
SawStop | ICS53480 | Three Phase | SawStop on YouTube | ? |
PPM
(delivered 02/05/23!) | |
Number |
Requirements |
Value |
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):
Member Showcase
- 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):
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