Metal Shop
The Metal Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) 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 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 Captain -- Trevor Banks
- View all PPM Area Captains
Area Captain Duties
- To help out in the Metal Shop, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Evolution Power Tools -- on YouTube
Tips
- Before using air tools add 1 drop of air tool oil
For Additional Help
- Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
Equipment Lists
Metal Shop Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
 |
drill press | ROCKWELL | DG08 | $500 |
no | PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing) | ||
 |
metal band saw | DoALL | M602 | $500 |
no | PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing) | Working | |
 |
evolution
Metal Cutting Chop Saw 14" blade |
evolution POWER TOOLS | evoSAW | ? |
yes | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | |
 |
5 in. Bench Grinder on stand | CRAFTSMAN | ? |
PPM | ||||
 |
6 in. Bench Grinder on stand | CRAFTSMAN | ? |
PPM | 2 new grinding wheels, (12/13/21) | |||
| 30" BENDING BRAKE | CENTRAL MACHINERY | 61791 | $70 |
Owner's Manual | PPM | working | ||
| vacuum
former |
PLAST-O-CRAFT | ? |
? | working
(12/10/22) |
||||
| TOOL PRESS
1/2 TON |
JANESVILLE | ILP-500 | $386 |
ON LINE | PPM | FULLY FUNCTIONING | ||
| METAL
BAND SAW (horizontal) |
WELLS | Wellsaw 58B | ? |
Review | ? | ? | ||
| parts washer
with pump (20 gallon) |
CENTRAL MACHINERY | 60769 | $128 |
Owner's Manual | PPM (donated by Qualtek Manufacturing) | not yet installed
(02/21/22) |
||
Number |
Value |
Description |
DOALL band saw
Saw Length
DG08 Rockwell
drill press nameplate- Parts washer label.jpg
Parts washer
label
Lathe Equipment
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status | Problem Description |
 |
3 in 1 combination machine (Mill/Drill/Lathe)  |
 |
Grizzly | ? |
online | Bill Epperson | ||
 |
tool cabinet |
U.S. General | ? |
Bill Epperson | ||||
Number |
Value |
Description |
Grizzly G0516 Mill/Drill/Lathe
WARNING
Hand Tools
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Owner | Status | Problem Description |
 |
vise grips | PPM | |||||
 |
Drill Bit Set,
29 pieces, Titanium |
Milwaukee | 48-89-4632 | $129 |
PPM | New
(12/16/21) |
|
 |
Punch Set in plastic case | Wheeler | link | $30 |
PPM | ||
Number |
Value |
Description |
- 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.
Donations Received
Wish List
- Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
Benefits and Policies
- 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.
Equipment Reservations
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
- Use a Red Tag, which can be found in the red tag area, to designate broken 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.
Software
See Also
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