Hey guys!

Hey guys, I'm Mike. I'm from Ohio. I found laser pointer forums from styropyro's 3W laser video a while back. I bought a couple lasers and thought i'd finally join. I still need to get goggles and maybe a laser power meter.

I've learned a lot from you guys and I hope to learn more :bowdown:

welcome to the community. for glasses please go to the yellow link in my signature and look under the safety section. as far as LPM goes, hold off for a little bit. really only needed if you are building and selling lasers or want to verify outputs of your laser but the last option would be expensive

If your lasers are fairly powerful, then goggles are pretty key. The thumb rule everyone keeps saying is >5mW, but just be smart about it. There are lasers built by artisan craftsman here that WILL destroy tissue before you can react, but most of the pointers you'll get from local stores that are designed for presentations and such won't require goggles as long as common sense beam respect is applied. Check the safety stickies and read up on it. Also, having bought several pair of goggles ranging from cheap generic to OEM Laser Systems (very high quality), I highly recommend the Eagle Pair brand from Survival Laser.

Be safe and have fun!

to the Forum Mike....

Don't forget to read the FAQs...the Stickies
and the Forum Rules..
http://laserpointerforums.com/tou.htm

If you plan on buying anything on the Forum....
PLEASE read this first...

6 Steps To Prevent You From Getting Scammed

and PLEASE don't forget to read to this....

39 Reasons NOT to Buy From Wicked Lasers

If you do get a Laser or already have one be sure
to get appropriate Laser Safety Goggles/Glasses...

Get Some Safety Goggles Now!

Don't forget to put your location in your Sig if you
haven't yet done so. This way we know where you
are from.

Enjoy your stay...


Jerry

You can contact us at any time on our Website: J.BAUER Electronics

Thanks guys for the welcome and the tips :thanks: