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[[File:Level_2_badge.png|alt=|left|frameless|100x100px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Level_2_badge.png]]'''The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.'''
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[[File:Level 3 badge.png|alt=Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace|left|frameless|100x100px|PPM TRAINING & CERTIFICATION REQUIRED]]
  
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.  
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'''The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists''' mostly of Level 3 equipment.
  
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Additional PPM training and then certification is required to use any of our Level 3 equipment.
  
<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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'''Welding Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape, paint, or powder&nbsp;coating.
 
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<p style="padding:0.2em 0.4em; background:#EB4F9C; color:#FFFFFF; font-size:15%;"> &nbsp; </p>
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==Classes and Training==
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===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/New_Member_Orientation New Member Orientation]===
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===Area Leader — Leaders needed ===
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To help out in the Welding Area contact the Area Leader on Slack.
  
==Classes and Training==
 
==='''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/New_Member_Orientation New Member Orientation]'''===
 
===Area Captain -- Trevor Banks===
 
:View all '''[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/About_PPM#PPM_Area_Captains PPM Area Captains]'''
 
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Area_Captain_Duties#Metal_Shop Area Captain Duties]===
 
:To help out in the Welding Area, contact the Area Captain on Slack.
 
 
===Classes===
 
===Classes===
:Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
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PPM announces its [https://www.meetup.com/pikespeakmakerspace/events '''Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup''']
===Training===
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===Training ===
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Links to external sites:
 
:[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''']
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:[https://www.esabna.com/us/en/education/index.cfm '''ESAB Knowledge Center''']
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:'''[https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/welding-for-woodworkers-1 Welding for Woodworkers]''' — woodcraft.com
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:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1jeViV4l8 Jamie Hyneman On Welding in His Workshop]'''
  
===For Additional Help ===
 
:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
 
 
{{Template:Historical}}
 
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<gallery>
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File:Intro to Welding PDF.pdf|alt=Intro to Welding.pdf|<center>Intro to Welding.pdf</center>
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
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File:Intro to Welding PDF.pdf|alt=Intro to Welding|'''Intro to Welding.pdf'''
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
== Equipment Lists==
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==Equipment Lists==
 
===Welding Equipment===
 
===Welding Equipment===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#EB4F9C; color:#ffffff;"
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#EB4F9C; color:#ffffff;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |'''Picture'''
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|'''Item'''
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|Item
|'''Manufacturer'''
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|Manufacturer
|'''Model Number'''
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|Model<br>Number
|'''Estimated Value'''
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|Reference<br>Materials
|'''Manual'''
 
|'''Owner'''
 
|'''Problem Description'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|[[File:Welder Multimaster 260.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Welder_Multimaster_260.jpg]]
 
|[[File:Welder Multimaster 260.jpg|center|frameless|200x200px|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Welder_Multimaster_260.jpg]]
 
|'''Welder,'''
 
|'''Welder,'''
 
'''MIG, TIG and stick'''
 
'''MIG, TIG and stick'''
|Esab
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|'''ESAB'''
 
|multimaster 260
 
|multimaster 260
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|'''[https://esab.com/us/nam_en/ ESAB]'''
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|-
 
|
 
|
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|'''Titanium 45A'''
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'''plasma&nbsp;cutter'''
 
|
 
|
|PPM
 
[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received#2022_Donations (donated by Qualtek&nbsp;Manufacturing)]
 
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|-
 
|[[File:Fume Extractor.jpg|alt=Fume Extractor|200x200px|center|frameless|link=https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/File:Fume_Extractor.jpg]]
 
|'''Fume Extractor'''
 
|PACE
 
|8888-0825
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
 
|none
 
|PPM
 
 
|
 
|
|-
 
|
 
|'''metal table,'''
 
'''2' x 8’'''
 
 
'''40” tall'''
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received#2022_Donations (donated by Bristol)]
 
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
|
 
|'''HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT'''
 
|'''HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT'''
|FIREPOWER
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|'''FIREPOWER'''
 
|OXYFUEL 350
 
|OXYFUEL 350
|<p style="text-align:right;">$399.99</p>
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|'''[https://firepoweronline.com/ FIREPOWER]'''
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|<p style="text-align:right;">$129.99</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
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|'''ACETYLENE CYLINDER'''
 
|'''ACETYLENE CYLINDER'''
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
| 10 CF
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|10 CF
|<p style="text-align:right;">$149.99</p>
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|'''OXYGEN CYLINDER'''
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|PPM
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|20 CF
 
|
 
|
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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|'''OXYGEN CYLINDER'''
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|'''metal table,'''
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'''2' x 8’''', '''40” tall'''
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
| 20 CF
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">$199.99</p>
 
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
|PPM
 
 
|
 
|
|-
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |
 
|
 
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|'''Titanium 45A'''
 
'''plasma&nbsp;cutter'''
 
 
|
 
|
 
|
 
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$929.99</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
 
|
 
|
|-
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|'''Picture'''
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|'''Item'''
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<gallery widths="200" heights="125">
|'''Manufacturer'''
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File:Welding curtain 1.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|'''Welding curtain<br>Metal Shop side'''
|'''Model Number'''
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File:Welding curtain 2.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|'''Welding curtain<br>Wood Shop side'''
|'''Estimated Value'''
 
|'''Manual'''
 
|'''Owner'''
 
|'''Problem Description'''
 
|}<gallery>
 
File:Welding curtain 1.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|<center>Welding curtain<br>Metal Shop side</center>
 
File:Welding curtain 2.jpg|alt=Welding curtain|<center>Welding curtain<br>Wood Shop side</center>
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
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===Hand Tools===
 
===Hand Tools===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
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{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:center; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#EB4F9C; color:#ffffff;"
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important;; background-color:#EB4F9C; color:#ffffff;"
| style="vertical-align:middle;" |'''Picture'''
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| style="vertical-align:middle;" |Picture
|'''Item'''
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|Item
|'''Manufacturer'''
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|Manufacturer
|'''Model Number'''
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|Model<br>Number
|'''Estimated Value'''
 
|'''Manual'''
 
|'''Owner'''
 
|'''Problem Description'''
 
 
|-
 
|-
 
|
 
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|'''BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP'''
 
|'''BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP'''
 
|BESSEY
 
|BESSEY
| WSM-9
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|WSM-9
|<p style="text-align:right;">$228.99</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS'''
 
|HOBART
 
|770115
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">$9.39</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|
 
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|
 
|'''LOCKING C CLAMP'''
 
|IRWIN
 
|9SP
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">$14.99</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
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|EASTWOOD
 
|EASTWOOD
 
|081806A
 
|081806A
|<p style="text-align:right;">$18.99</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
|
 
|-
 
|
 
|'''LOCKER'''
 
|N/A
 
|N/A
 
|<p style="text-align:right;">$750</p>
 
|N/A
 
|PPM
 
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|ACE HARDWARE
 
|ACE HARDWARE
 
|CODE&nbsp;1551
 
|CODE&nbsp;1551
|<p style="text-align:right;">$18.99</p>
 
|ON LINE
 
|PPM
 
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|FULLER
 
|FULLER
 
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$17.99</p>
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|N/A
 
|PPM
 
 
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|'''LOCKING C CLAMP'''
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|IRWIN
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|9SP
 
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|-
|'''Picture'''
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|'''Item'''
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|'''WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS'''
|'''Manufacturer'''
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|HOBART
|'''Model Number'''
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|770115
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|- style="font-weight:bold; text-align:left; font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif !important; color:#000000;"
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|'''Owner'''
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:<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;Welding Area&nbsp;</span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder coating.
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:'''Welding Area''' hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EB4F9C">'''pink'''</span> tape or paint or powder&nbsp;coating.
 
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
 
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Donations_Received Donations Received]===
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[[Donations Received|'''Donations Received''']]
===[https://wiki.pikespeakmakerspace.org/index.php/Wish_List#Metal_Shop Wish List]===
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==Benefits and Policies==
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[[Wish List#Welding Area|'''Wish List''']]
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:Pikes Peak Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, so we can provide a receipt for any donations you make.
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==Benefits==
 
{{Member Benefits}}
 
{{Member Benefits}}
===[https://pikespeakmakerspace.org/reserve-equipment Equipment Reservations]===
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==Policies==
===Materials===
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'''Materials'''
 
:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
 
:'''Donate for "General Supplies" via PayPal:  [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]'''
:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''
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:'''''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.'''''
===Red Tags===
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{{Red Tags}}
  
:Use a '''[[New Member Orientation#Red Tags|Red Tag]]''', which can be found in the '''red tag area''', to designate broken equipment.
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== Related Pages ==
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Links to related PPM Wiki pages:
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:[[Metal_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Metal_Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Sandblasting_Cabinet|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Powder_Coating_Area|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EB4F9C">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Metal Shop — Powder Coating'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Wood_Shop|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#42B649">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Wood Shop'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Vented_Room|<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#3EC0F0">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Vented Room'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
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:[[Shed|<span style="color:#000000; background:#D7D4EB">&nbsp;&nbsp;'''Shed'''&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>]]
  
{{Scrap and Trash}}
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==For Additional Help==
 
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:Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
==Software==
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:[[How To Slack#PPM Channel Names and Descriptions|'''List of all PPM Slack channels''']]
===[[Autodesk Fusion 360 Tips|Fusion 360]]===
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:Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the&nbsp;community.
==See Also==
 
Links to other PPM Wiki pages (internal links):
 
 
 
===[[Sandblasting Cabinet]]===
 
===[[Powder Coating]]===
 
===[[Powder Coating Area]]===
 
 
 
===[[Metal Shop]]===
 
 
 
==Curated Links==
 
:[https://www.esabna.com/us/en/education/index.cfm '''ESAB Knowledge Center''']
 
==Other Fun Stuff==
 
:'''[https://www.woodcraft.com/blog_entries/welding-for-woodworkers-1 Welding for Woodworkers]'''
 
:'''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EA1jeViV4l8 Jamie Hyneman On Welding in His Workshop]'''
 
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Latest revision as of 18:38, 16 April 2024

Level 3 badge used at Pikes Peak Makerspace

The Welding Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 3 equipment.

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

Welding Area hand tools should be marked with pink tape, 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 Leader — Leaders needed

To help out in the Welding Area contact the Area Leader on Slack.

Classes

PPM announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup

Training

Links to external sites:

Learn to weld for $50 at General Air
ESAB Knowledge Center
Welding for Woodworkers — woodcraft.com
Jamie Hyneman On Welding in His Workshop


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

Equipment Lists

Welding Equipment

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
Reference
Materials
Welder Multimaster 260.jpg
Welder,

MIG, TIG and stick

ESAB multimaster 260 ESAB
Titanium 45A

plasma cutter

HEAVY DUTY CUTTING & WELDING KIT FIREPOWER OXYFUEL 350 FIREPOWER
TORCH CART N/A N/A
ACETYLENE CYLINDER N/A 10 CF
OXYGEN CYLINDER N/A 20 CF
metal table,

2' x 8’, 40” tall

N/A N/A

Hand Tools

Picture Item Manufacturer Model
Number
BESSEY CORNER METAL CLAMP BESSEY WSM-9
WELDING HELPER PLIERS EASTWOOD 081806A
ACE LOCK ACE HARDWARE CODE 1551
ADJUSTABLE WRENCH FULLER
LOCKING C CLAMP IRWIN 9SP
WELDING CLAMP/PLIERS HOBART 770115
Welding 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

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.

Policies

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

If equipment needs repairs, place a Red Tag on it and report it via the Pikes Peak Makerspace Slack channel #red-tags-issues
This advises others on the malfunctioning equipment and ensures that actions can be taken to service/repair the equipment promptly.
For more information, review our New Member Orientation wiki page.

Related Pages

Links to related PPM Wiki pages:

  Metal Shop  
  Metal Shop — CNC SHOPMASTER  
  Metal Shop — Sandblasting Cabinet  
  Metal Shop — Powder Coating  
  Wood Shop  
  Vented Room  
  Shed  

For Additional Help

Use the PPM Slack channel #metal-shop
List of all PPM Slack channels
Note that we have a Slack channel (#job-board) for members to post, discuss, or accept job opportunities either within PPM or from the community.
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.


Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) is dedicated to supporting our maker community in their creative processes by providing shared space, shared tools, materials, software and a knowledge base to turn their ideas into reality.