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Hey everyone. So I have decided I am going to start converting my laser collection to gases and solid sterling builds (besides CNI builds, unfortunately). My first one is in my signature, the 445nm build I did. That one turned out great.
This one may very well have turned out better! It outputs around 75mW and has a huge run-time. I have StridAst to thank for this - he is the great artist who designed and made my previous host and this one as well!
So here are some pictures!
Host:
Showing the long-lasting nature of the laser. It's not very stable because the fan was on in the room in which I was doing the measurements. I assume it would be perfectly stable with no air flow!
Now for some pictures of the host itself!
The focus ring - has GREAT detail on it!
A shot of the EMERALDS that he used in the host! It goes great with the forest green color of the beam, just as the sapphires did with the 445nm build!
A view of the tailcap. Used the only green tailcap I had. I like it though!
As the previous image, except focused on the back of the focusing ring. If you notice, you'll see that the word "PEOPLE" is written. This is just a single word in the line hand-engraved in the back of the focus ring. It reads: Warning: May turn some people green with envy. I didn't even ask for that, and he added it! Another shout-out to StridAst!
Beamshots:
These were taken in sunny Arizona daytime in a decently-lit room. No smoke!
Thanks for looking! I hope you enjoyed this little laser!
This one may very well have turned out better! It outputs around 75mW and has a huge run-time. I have StridAst to thank for this - he is the great artist who designed and made my previous host and this one as well!
So here are some pictures!
Host:
Showing the long-lasting nature of the laser. It's not very stable because the fan was on in the room in which I was doing the measurements. I assume it would be perfectly stable with no air flow!
Now for some pictures of the host itself!
The focus ring - has GREAT detail on it!
A shot of the EMERALDS that he used in the host! It goes great with the forest green color of the beam, just as the sapphires did with the 445nm build!
A view of the tailcap. Used the only green tailcap I had. I like it though!
As the previous image, except focused on the back of the focusing ring. If you notice, you'll see that the word "PEOPLE" is written. This is just a single word in the line hand-engraved in the back of the focus ring. It reads: Warning: May turn some people green with envy. I didn't even ask for that, and he added it! Another shout-out to StridAst!
Beamshots:
These were taken in sunny Arizona daytime in a decently-lit room. No smoke!
Thanks for looking! I hope you enjoyed this little laser!
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Some brilliant work Stridast!
I understand that it's not your style. I just like that it has intrinsic value outside of the laser hobby, in case I ever want to get out of it (I doubt it!).
