Hello everyone!

Im not quite new to the forums, but i hadnt made an account, cause i figured i could get enough info just by reading, but now im thinking of making my own laser, so i figured becoming a member would be good, and i dont regret my decision! (its been a while since that has happened) but anyways, i just wanted to say hi.

also, any advice for a good simple host for a Oclaro 635nm 700mW laser module from DTR's shop would be nice.

Welcome to LPF. You can buy host with heatsink or buy a host and get a custom heatsink. Look at this link

Welcome! As well, here are some host bundles from Survival Laser, a great site:
Their USA store

Welcome. I also like those Survival Laser hosts, I buy many of my parts from them, you can also buy from them without a PayPal account. Two of my build threads with their hosts are in the white links in my signature.

Alan

Welcome to LPF buddy!

-Alex