av8r
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Hi everyone,
I've been lurking the past few weeks, reading and learning all I can from the forums, and thought I should say hello. I've been a laser fan/enthusiast since I was a teen, I remember just poring over the costly HeNe's in the Edmunds catalogs in what, the late 60's?
I've never owned a serious laser until now, though, just red pointers.. but I took the plunge, dare I say, with a 1+ W. 445nm. It's in a Qumefox Sipik host, which is really nice. I am very safety-conscious, and have both a scientific background (not laser-related) and a truly serious respect for the laser's potential, so I became thoroughly acquainted with all proper precautions first, and employ proper protection and procedures for the safety of myself and others
Oh boy, it didn't take long for me to immerse myself further (though I'm sure monetary aspects will help keep me in check... ..I've just purchased one of Chad's 2mW HeNe Greenies! and hope to acquire a compatible power supply at a reasonable / hopefully low price sometime soon (maybe on this board??), and I will be building a nice stained wooden display / mounting for it then. I'll finally get my "gas fix"!! I've certainly waited long enough.. In GREEN, yet!! :san:
Hmm.. just after making the purchase, I saw the pics of some unique displays / lamps some folks here have made utilizing their 6" HeNe tubes.. Man, I Just Have To do something like that too.. ..just one more..... :drool:
Well, anyway, nice to make your acquaintance, all. Glad to be part of this interesting and knowledgeable bunch of laser folk here. Be seeing you on the forum!
I've been lurking the past few weeks, reading and learning all I can from the forums, and thought I should say hello. I've been a laser fan/enthusiast since I was a teen, I remember just poring over the costly HeNe's in the Edmunds catalogs in what, the late 60's?
I've never owned a serious laser until now, though, just red pointers.. but I took the plunge, dare I say, with a 1+ W. 445nm. It's in a Qumefox Sipik host, which is really nice. I am very safety-conscious, and have both a scientific background (not laser-related) and a truly serious respect for the laser's potential, so I became thoroughly acquainted with all proper precautions first, and employ proper protection and procedures for the safety of myself and others
Oh boy, it didn't take long for me to immerse myself further (though I'm sure monetary aspects will help keep me in check... ..I've just purchased one of Chad's 2mW HeNe Greenies! and hope to acquire a compatible power supply at a reasonable / hopefully low price sometime soon (maybe on this board??), and I will be building a nice stained wooden display / mounting for it then. I'll finally get my "gas fix"!! I've certainly waited long enough.. In GREEN, yet!! :san:
Hmm.. just after making the purchase, I saw the pics of some unique displays / lamps some folks here have made utilizing their 6" HeNe tubes.. Man, I Just Have To do something like that too.. ..just one more..... :drool:
Well, anyway, nice to make your acquaintance, all. Glad to be part of this interesting and knowledgeable bunch of laser folk here. Be seeing you on the forum!
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