Metal Shop
The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.
Additional PPM training and then certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape, 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 Leader — Josh Harlow
- To help out in the Metal Shop Area contact the Area Leader on Slack.
Classes
- Classes for the the Grizzly combination machine are split into individual Mill and Lathe Classes.
- PPM announces all its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Links to external sites:
- Evolution Power Tools — on YouTube
- G-code — on Wikipedia
Equipment Lists
Metal Shop Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
| 20 TON SHOP PRESS  |
CENTRAL MACHINERY | 32879 | website | |
 |
Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade |
evolution POWER TOOLS | evoSAW | website |
 |
metal
band saw (vertical) |
DoALL | M602 | |
 |
5 in.
Bench Grinder on stand |
CRAFTSMAN | ||
 |
6 in.
Bench Grinder on stand |
CRAFTSMAN | ||
| BENDING BRAKE
30 inch |
CENTRAL MACHINERY | 61791 | Owner's Manual | |
| TOOL PRESS
1/2 TON |
JANESVILLE | ILP-500 | Literature + Downloads | |
| METAL
BAND SAW (horizontal) |
WELLS | Wellsaw 58B | Review | |
| vacuum
former |
PLAST-O-CRAFT | |||
Lathe Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
Owner |
 |
combination machine (Mill and Lathe) |
 |
Grizzly
G0516 |
G0516 | Bill Epperson |
 |
tool cabinet |
U.S. General | Bill Epperson | ||
Grizzly G0516 Mill/Drill/Lathe
WARNING
Hand Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Reference Materials |
 |
4-1/2" Small
Angle Grinder with Lock-On Paddle Switch |
Milwaukee
6142-30 |
product page | |
 |
Angle Grinder | Milwaukee
? |
||
 |
Drill Bit Set,
29 pieces, Titanium |
Milwaukee
48-89-4632 |
product page | |
 |
Punch Set in plastic case | Wheeler
951900 |
product page | |
 |
vise grips | |||
- Metal Shop Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint or powder coating.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
- December 2023, Barn Owl Precision Agriculture, 20 ton hydraulic press
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
Benefits
- 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.
Policies
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
- If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
- This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment.
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.
Curated Links
Links to member-recommended external sites:
- Little Machine Shop — Resource Information
- Mach3 — control motors (stepper & servo) by processing G-Code.
- 80/20 — BUILD YOUR IDEA
- UNISTRUT — Metal Framing System
Related Pages
Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
- Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER
- Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet
- Metal Shop — Powder Coating
- Metal Shop — Welding Area
- Wood Shop
- Vented Room
- Shed
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
- List of all PPM Slack channels
- Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
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.
Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software, and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.