Assembly Table (Clean Projects)
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Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative process by providing shared space, shared tools, materials and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.
PPM provides a 2.5'x5' work surface for Pikes Peak Makerspace members to use.
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.
Equipment List
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model | Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
15" paper cutter |
BOSTON | 2615 | ? | Doug Donelson | ||||
9" THERMAL LAMINATOR |
Swingline | INSPIRE PLUS | yes, and online | PPM | Working,
(12/07/21) |
|||
IMPULSE SEALER | AMERICAN INT'L ELECTRIC | AIE‑300 | online | PPM (donated by Nick Radar) | Not working | |||
postal scale (USB) | stamps.com | no | PPM | Working? | ||||
laminator | Royal Sovereign | APL‑33OU | yes | PPM | Not fully working,
(12/07/21) |
"stalls", but can pull page out manually/slowly and get a good output. Maybe needs cleaning. | ||
Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model | 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.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
- Use the Clean Projects Assembly Table for:
- Processing output from our large format printer
- Vinyl weeding, transfer taping
- Collating or laminating
- etc.
DO NOT use the Clean Projects Assembly Table for:
- Painting, staining, gluing, Magic Erasing, etc.
- (We do have other tables for these projects.)
- 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.
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.
Showcase
Photo Gallery
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
Other Fun Stuff
Phillip Fickling, Paper Engineer
- (No actual connection to PPM, but Phil used to live in Colorado Springs and work for Current.)