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<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;Welding Area&nbsp;</span> [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Metal_Shop#Hand_Tools hand tools] should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder coating.
 
<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;Welding Area&nbsp;</span> [https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Metal_Shop#Hand_Tools hand tools] should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder coating.
 
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===Training===
 
===Training===
 
:[https://store.generalair.com/courses/colorado-springs/ Learn to weld for $50 at General Air]
 
:[https://store.generalair.com/courses/colorado-springs/ Learn to weld for $50 at General Air]
===For Additional Help===
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
 
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File:Intro to Welding PDF.pdf|alt=Intro to Welding.pdf|<center>Intro to Welding.pdf</center>
 
File:Intro to Welding PDF.pdf|alt=Intro to Welding.pdf|<center>Intro to Welding.pdf</center>
 
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==Equipment Lists==
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===Welding Equipment ===
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|'''ACETYLENE CYLINDER'''
 
|'''ACETYLENE CYLINDER'''
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|10 CF
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|'''OXYGEN CYLINDER'''
 
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File:Welding curtain 2.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|<center>Welding curtain<br>Wood Shop side</center>
 
File:Welding curtain 2.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|<center>Welding curtain<br>Wood Shop side</center>
 
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==Curated Links==
 
==Curated Links==
 
:[https://www.esabna.com/us/en/education/index.cfm '''ESAB Knowledge Center''']
 
:[https://www.esabna.com/us/en/education/index.cfm '''ESAB Knowledge Center''']
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Revision as of 20:16, 8 May 2022

The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.

Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.


 Welding 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

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.

Classes and Training

New Member Orientation

Area Captain -- Trevor Banks

View all PPM Area Captains

Area Captain Duties

To help out in the Welding Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.

Classes

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

Training

Learn to weld for $50 at General Air

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop


Warn.png The following pages contain historical information. The pages are provided for reference only.

Equipment Lists

Welding Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer ModelNumber EstimatedValue Manual Owner Status ProblemDescription
Welder Multimaster 260.jpg
Welder,

MIG, TIG and stick

Esab multimaster 260 PPM

(donated by Qualtek Manufacturing)

Working
Fume Extractor
Fume Extractor PACE 8888-0825

?

none PPM ?
Box fan
box fan,

20", 3-speed

LASKO N/A

$30

N/A PPM FULLY FUNCTIONING
metal table,

2' x 8’

40” tall

N/A N/A

?

N/A PPM

(donated by Bristol)

FULLY FUNCTIONING
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
Titanium 45A

plasma cutter

$929.99

N/A PPM FULLY FUNCTIONING
Picture Item Manufacturer ModelNumber EstimatedValue Manual Owner Status ProblemDescription

Hand Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer ModelNumber EstimatedValue Manual Owner Status ProblemDescription
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
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH FULLER

$17.99

N/A PPM FULLY FUNCTIONING
Picture Item Manufacturer ModelNumber EstimatedValue Manual Owner Status ProblemDescription
 Welding Area  hand tools should be marked with pink tape or paint.
Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.

Donations Received

Wish List

Benefits and Policies

PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
(walk in, show proof of membership)
Company Website Benefit Directions to
Logo WOODCRAFT
Woodcraft of Colorado Springs 10% discount    4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Logo CO Lumber
CO Lumber Specialties 10% discount 3636 Stone Avenue
Logo General Air
GENERAL AIR 10% discount 3031 N Nevada Ave.
Logo ACE
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 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.

Software

Fusion 360

See Also

Sandblasting Cabinet

Powder Coating

Powder Coating Area

Curated Links

ESAB Knowledge Center

Other Fun Stuff


PPM Tool Color Map — Interactive
Search the PPM Wiki — include both Content pages and Multimedia
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki, or you notice something is outdated.