Metal Shop
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.
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
Area Captain(s)
- Trevor Banks
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Intro to Welding.pdf
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
Tips
Equipment Lists
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| huge powder coating oven | Trevor | PPM | Under construction | |||||
| media blaster | Harbor Freight | (gloves $30) |
PPM | new gloves installed
(10/27/21) |
||||
| gloves for media blaster | Harbor Freight | $32 |
PPM | additional pair of gloves
(unopened) 11/27/21 |
||||
| powder coating
paint booth |
PPM | |||||||
 |
powder coating paint gun | Eastwood | PPM | working | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| 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 | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILLER MATIC 180 AUTO SET WELDER | MILLER | 907312 | $1,085.95 |
ONLINE | MOTO MINDED | out for repair
(11/26/21) |
||
| MIG/TIG/Arc/Plasma - Welding Cart | MILLER | 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
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model
Number |
Estimated Value | Manual | Owner | Status | Problem
Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
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 |
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
PPE
- Wear eye and ear protection in the Metal Shop Area
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!
Scrap and Trash
Software
Fusion 360
Showcase
Photo Gallery
PPM logo large
Other Fun Stuff
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)