safety goggles

Yes, you should most definitely have good goggles for a 16x dvd burner laser. This will be a fun and rewarding laser project, but the laser produced will be an eye hazard. A sudden reflection from window glass, a mirror, or other shiny household object as you shine the laser around, could enter the eye and cause instant damage at some level. A good rule in laser experimenting is get the goggle, then get the laser. You only have one pair of eyes! Replacement cybernetic eyes based on nanotechnology are still at least twenty to even fifty years from being ready for human trials. When I do welding work, I use a brand name quality (read expensive) welding helmet, rather than a cheap one that is not as well made or spec'd. For lasers, I protect my two eyes the same way, by getting a quality goggle from a reputable supplier. Consider the goggle in frothychimp's post above. Don't let anyone fool you for a moment that greenish tint sunglasses are fine for a red laser. You also must have a spare goggle for anyone who wishes to use the laser with you, your buddy's eyesight is also important. Yes, lasers can be an expensive hobby, just like many other hobby choices. Would you skate out onto the ice for a game of competitive hockey without a helmet, pads, mouthguard, etc.?
Protect yourself and welcome to the facinating and enjoyable world of lasers.

Yes.

laserman55 said:

well these are even cheaper
do u think these would be good :-?
http://www.dragonlasers.com/catalog...ion-590nm-to-650nm--Laser-Shades-p-16254.html

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590nm-650nm is cutting it kind of close, wouldn't you say? What if your laser turns out to be +5nm? Then where's your protection? These are mostly for lower wavelengths of red. The ones I posted have 650nm in the middle of the protection range.

o ok i guess u have a point i am just a cheapo ;D

well i guess i could always get these ones
http://www.dragonlasers.com/catalog/Red-laser-beam-protection-640-750nm--Laser-Eyewear-p-16255.html