Vented Room
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.
We provide a vented, well-lit room for painting and staining, and so forth. It is 96 sq ft (8'x12'). Our whole facility is approximately 5,500 sq ft.
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
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
Tips
- Leave the space better than you found it.
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #general
Equipment List
Vented Room Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exhaust fan | PPM | Down,
Red tagged (04/03/22) |
Wing nuts on mounting bolts have vibrated loose. | ||||
 |
Flammable material storage cabinet, 43" wide 18" deep 65" tall |
A&A SHEET METAL PRODUCTS, INC. | A245 | $950 |
PPM | ||
| Medium drying rack,
wooden |
PPM | ||||||
| Storage cabinets
metal (2) |
PPM | ||||||
| Work surface
(2.5x6 foot table) |
PPM | ||||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
Flammables cabinet label
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
Equipment Reservations
Materials
Safety Data Sheets
Review SDS information of unknown products before use. SDS available here and via QR code in hazardous chemical storage.
Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the space.
Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the flammables cabinet in the vented room.
Do not paint indoors.
Spill Clean-up Kit
- 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.
Red Tags and Reporting Issues
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.
Member Showcase
Photo Gallery
Images needed
- For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
Other Fun Stuff
- Bill Making Stuff -- "Scratch Builder" on YouTube
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.