Wood Shop -- SawStop

The Wood Shop Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists of

both Level 2 and Level 3 equipment.

Additional training and certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.

Wood Shop Area hand tools should be marked with green tape or paint or powder coating.

The information on this page is incomplete.
Please post your suggestions on our Slack channel #ppm-wiki.

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 Captains -- Volunteers needed

Dust Deputy -- Vincent Flowers

Woodshop Configuration Captain -- Vincent Flowers

Lathe Captain -- Lucas Weismann

Table Saw Captain -- Bri Pomerantz

Sanding Station Captain -- Volunteers needed

Bandsaw Captain -- Jeff Rossmanith

View all PPM Area Captains

Area Captain Duties

To help out in the Wood Shop Area, contact any of the Area Leaders on Slack.

Classes

Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Check-in/ Check-out REQUI (use the QR Code)

Remember to always use the hand held metal detector, especially when using a SawStop.
Let the tool do the work. Don't force it.

Tips

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #wood-shop

Equipment List

SawStop Equipment List

Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner
	SawStop 10" Industrial Cabinet Saw	SawStop	ICS53480	Three Phase	SawStop on YouTube	?	PPM (delivered 02/05/23!)
Picture	Item	Manufacturer	Model Number	Power Requirements	Manual	Estimated Value	Owner

Donations Received

Wish List

A SawStop table saw (delivered 02/05/23!)

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 "Sheet Goods" via PayPal: bit.ly/ppmstuff

Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.

Red Tags

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

Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):

Fusion 360

VCarve

Member Showcase

For even more member projects, visit our #showcase channel on Slack, or follow our social media links.

Curated Links

Links to other sites (external links):

LibraryThing -- Our wood working-related books

Fine Wood Working Magazine Shop Tips

Other Fun Stuff