Hello from Toronto, Canada

[Fruits]

Hey everyone been browsing LPF for a few years. Decided to make an account and indulge in this lovely laser hobby. Owned quite a few 532nm over the years. Thinking of trying a build in the near future. Thanks for this community of amazing people.

Have a great day guys,
Anthony

 

[BowtieGuy]

Welcome to LPF, Anthony! :beer:

Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy your stay here.

Thanks for making a welcome thread, and providing your location. :yh:

 

[ArcticDude]

Hi and Welcome! :wave:

 

[Radim]

Hi Anthony,

welcome to LPF. As you were just annonymous visitor here, you know all the stuff in newcomers welcome package already (I guess).

So, shortly - enjoy being member here and have fun in the laser world.

R.

 

[Fruits]

Hi Anthony,

welcome to LPF. As you were just annonymous visitor here, you know all the stuff in newcomers welcome package already (I guess).

So, shortly - enjoy being member here and have fun in the laser world.

R.

I’ve read quite the few stickies around the forums to get some base knowledge of the forum just out of respect.

Hi and Welcome! :wave:

Hello, and thanks for welcoming me.

Welcome to LPF, Anthony! :beer:

Have fun, stay safe, and enjoy your stay here.

Thanks for making a welcome thread, and providing your location. :yh:

Thanks for taking the time to welcome me.

 

[BobMc]

Welcome aboard, enjoy and be safe. :wave:

 

[Alaskan]

Welcome, what are you thinking of building? At first I thought you meant a 532 nm laser, but DPSS isn't where someone would normally start, if ever.

 

[Fruits]

Welcome aboard, enjoy and be safe. :wave:

It’s the only way to play

Welcome, what are you thinking of building? At first I thought you meant a 532 nm laser, but DPSS isn't where someone would normally start, if ever.

No, not trying with a 532nm. I was thinking starting with maybe a 638nm as they’re more tough and flexible for beginners as I’ve read on here.

 

[lasersbee]

:wave: Welcome to the Forum Anthony...
There are a lot of Laser build tutorials here.
All you have to to is use the Search button
to do some research.

Enjoy your stay.


Jerry

 

[Alaskan]

I don't know if a 638 nm laser diode is any better to start with than any other, but one drawback for red laser diodes (unless single mode) is their horrible divergence when using a normal ~6 mm diameter collimation lens.

 

[NightExplorer96]

Welcome Anthony! :yh:

-Alex

 

[Fruits]

:wave: Welcome to the Forum Anthony...
There are a lot of Laser build tutorials here.
All you have to to is use the Search button
to do some research.

Enjoy your stay.


Jerry

I have a lot to read, thanks for the welcome

I don't know if a 638 nm laser diode is any better to start with than any other, but one drawback for red laser diodes (unless single mode) is their horrible divergence when using a normal ~6 mm diameter collimation lens.

I’ve must of read wrong, my apologies. However there is so much knowledge on this forum. I’ll continue to research builds and learn from the tutorials and resources this place has.

 

[Encap]

Welcome. Enjoy the forum.

 

[cyberdoc]

Welcome to LPF, Anthony. I’m sure that you’ll enjoy it here much more as a participant. As
you probably know, there are many knowledgeable people here who are happy to listen and help you. Have fun, but please always remember to be safe. Thanks. Take Care.

-cd

 

[Radim]

I have a lot to read, thanks for the welcome



I’ve must of read wrong, my apologies. However there is so much knowledge on this forum. I’ll continue to research builds and learn from the tutorials and resources this place has.

Do not forget to track your project in separate thread (include pics, videos, whatever...). You can get various comments on your build from people there. Good way for design and step by step building IMO (I would do it like this). It would be also pleasure for members here to see how your laser is created and you will have your first own tutorial written concurrently. Just tip for a nice thread.

 

[paul1598419]

Welcome to the LPF, Anthony. I hope you are able to learn much here and once you have some basic knowledge by using the search bar at the bottom of the page, feel free to ask questions you may have trouble finding an answer to.