Wood Shop
The Wood Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
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
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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.
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
For Help
Message in PPM Slack channel #wood-shop
Tips
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
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| lathe | POWERMATIC | $7,000 | PPM | |||||
| bandsaw | POWERMATIC | $900 | PPM | |||||
| table saw | POWERMATIC | $1,500 | PPM | |||||
| Floor drill press | Porter Cable | $500.00 | PPM | |||||
| 10" benchtop bandsaw | Delta | $100.00 | PPM | |||||
| 12" Sliding Compound Miter Saw | Dewalt | DW708 | $350.00 | Les | ||||
| 6" Disk 4" Belt Sander | WEN | 6502T | $140.00 | PPM | ||||
| 6" Disk 4" Belt Sander | Central Machinery | 97181 | $78.00 | PPM | ||||
| Free standing 6" Horizontal Belt Sander | Jet | $800.00 | Bill Epperson | |||||
| Free standing dust collector & vacuum | Dust Deputy & Craftsmen | $150.00 | PPM | |||||
| Dust Collector 1.5HP 6" inlet | Delta | $550.00 | PPM | |||||
| Large scroll saw | $150.00 | PPM | Needs parts and rebuilt | Missing motor | ||||
| Festool 1080 Table | Festool | $760.00 | John Norton | |||||
| Festool Track Saw | Festool | T55 | $550.00 | John Norton | ||||
| Festool Sander (Rectangular) | Festool | $350.00 | John Norton | |||||
| Festool Orbital Sander | Festool | $350.00 | John Norton | |||||
| Festool Dust Collector | Festool | CT26 ??? | $600.00 | John Norton | ||||
| 1" x 30" belt & 5" disk sander | Dremel | $75.00 | PPM | |||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Quantity | Price Each | Owner | Status | Problem Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 | $36.00 | Bill Epperson | |||
| 8" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 | $10.00 | PPM | |||
| 12" Quick Clamp | Irwin | Quick Grip | 2 | $12.00 | PPM | |||
| 30" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 4 | $20.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 48" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 2 | $20.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 60" Bessey Pipe Bar Clamp | Bessey | 0 | $20.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 6" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 2 | $3.00 | Bill Epperson | ||||
| 12" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 18" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 24" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 2 | $6.00 | ??? | ||||
| 30" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 36" Quick Release Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 6" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| 12" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 6 | $4.00 | |||||
| 24" Ratcheting Bar Clamp | Pittsburgh | 0 | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Quantity | Price Each | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Estimated
Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuit Jointer | Craftsman | $130.00 | PPM | |||
| Jigsaw | Dewalt | $150.00 | PPM | |||
| Jigsaw | PPM | |||||
| Sawsall | Dewalt | $100.00 | PPM | |||
| Orbital Sander | PPM | |||||
| Orbital Sander | Ryobi | $75.00 | PPM | |||
| Belt Sander | Craftsman | $50.00 | PPM | |||
| Belt Sander | Ryobi | ??? | ||||
| Circular Saw | Craftsman | $50.00 | PPM | |||
|
Mouse Detail Sander |
$25.00 | PPM | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Estimated
Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Hand Tools
Hand tools that belong in the Wood Shop Area should be marked with green 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
Policies
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!
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Other Fun Stuff
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"featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
"Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)