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Hi Guys,
I read a post a few minute ago that made me want to slap someone silly. A guy (who I hope has had the lesson hammered into him) ordered the 1.2W O-Like Tactical laser. For safety he decided to order some Oakley sunglasses. :banghead:
So I decided to do a quick experiment:
Take the laser in question and burn some sunglasses.
In the two pictures attached:
In one you see the results of the laser not really focused, from about a foot away, with three passes over the same area, over about 6 seconds time. The results are the huge distortion in the center.
In the second picture you can see some lines/scratches. This was the result of the laser focused, but never allowed to stay on any one spot for more than a fraction of a second.
On the second pass with the laser focused, it did make a rather amusing popping sound
Anyway to anyone even thinking about using sun glasses for laser safety :tsk::tsk::tsk:
Don't even think about it. Sunglasses are not a substitute for proper laser goggles. If you need proof just look at the pictures.
I read a post a few minute ago that made me want to slap someone silly. A guy (who I hope has had the lesson hammered into him) ordered the 1.2W O-Like Tactical laser. For safety he decided to order some Oakley sunglasses. :banghead:
So I decided to do a quick experiment:
Take the laser in question and burn some sunglasses.
In the two pictures attached:
In one you see the results of the laser not really focused, from about a foot away, with three passes over the same area, over about 6 seconds time. The results are the huge distortion in the center.
In the second picture you can see some lines/scratches. This was the result of the laser focused, but never allowed to stay on any one spot for more than a fraction of a second.
On the second pass with the laser focused, it did make a rather amusing popping sound
Anyway to anyone even thinking about using sun glasses for laser safety :tsk::tsk::tsk:
Don't even think about it. Sunglasses are not a substitute for proper laser goggles. If you need proof just look at the pictures.