1W 445nm Goggles?

Hi,

I'm new here. I just ordered some parts on Ebay to make my first laser. It is a 1W 445nm laser, I am planning to put this on a little RC helicopter that I have. I need a pair of glasses though that will be able to block the beam. I am a super poor teenager, so whatever is cheapest I want. (But of course I'll pay whatever I have to -- it's for safety.)

Thanks
--Weegidy

Cheap and lasers do not go together well Eagle pair glasses are good. If you have more money OEM is the best you can get

These are the best for 445nm: ARG - Blu Ray, Argon, Blue, KTP [NR-ARG-EN207] - $80.50

A cheaper, but still excellent option are these: Eagle Pair® 190-540nm Standard Laser Safety Goggles

At a minimum... though I wouldn't trust them too much:
RadiantShades for Blue and Green Lasers

InfinitusEquitas said:

These are the best for 445nm: ARG - Blu Ray, Argon, Blue, KTP [NR-ARG-EN207] - $80.50

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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Laser-Safety-Goggles-OD-5-OD-6-405nm-445nm-532nm-/260716122576?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cb3e451d0#ht_2218wt_1219

These are cheep. They look a lot like the OEM ones. Would they work well?

Weegidy said:

Laser Safety Goggles OD+5 OD+6 405nm 445nm 532nm | eBay

These are cheep. They look a lot like the OEM ones. Would they work well?

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No, they would not. They are cheap, what's referred to as T-Rex goggles.

I wouldn't trust those with anything over 100mW.

Edit: There is just too much variation in the cheap chinese junk that's produced. You might get lucky and get a good pair, or you might get a crappy one... problem is unless you have an LPM and another set of goggles, there is no way to test them. Since you only get two eyes, I highly suggest you invest at the very least in the ones from radiant. There is a coupon somewhere for their site for LPM members so you can get them a little cheaper.