Recent content by Romenadan

I use these: http://www.airgas.com/browse/product.aspx?Msg=RecID&recIds=25937&WT.svl=25937

Ah, thats true, I forgot about the whole coherent issue. I agree, it's definitely better to err on the side of caution, it was just that people tend to make IR out to be a point blank DeathStar being shot into your skull.

As far as diffuse reflections/sources are concerned I doubt the danger level given to NIR/IR. Some of it just doesn't add up. ***It should be noted that given the same intensity and exposure all light with the exception of UV is equally as dangerous no matter the wavelength. Exposure is reduced...

ah, thank a ton! I managed to get it off by using both a knife and a pair of heavy duty pliers at the same time. It seems to have fixed the beam obstruction problem, so I'm not sure what I'm going to do next. If I decided to pull out the collimation unit how hard would it be to put it back...

Lol yeah, I've tried twisting it off, prying it off, and using a razor blade to wedge it off but it won't budge, and I want it to go back together after I finish toying with it's innards, lol.

I got this core for free (shipping included) so I'm not about to pay to ave it fixed. I have another core that works perfectly fine anyway, just figured it might actually serve a purpose via IR burner. I don't think I'll have a problem removing the right parts and re-aligning the diode to...

I have a completely free Core that has horrible beam specs (mode hops, beam is so far from aligned that it's half blocked by the edge of the lens, lot of internal reflection spray, etc) and I'd like to see about removing the DPSS module and leaving in only the diode assembly (which should be...

You have to look for Burning/Cutting goggles, as "welding" ones are designed to block all light, IR UV and VIS. Burning goggles are clear to sunglasses darkness and block out the IR created from molten metal, not sure if they block UV too though. I know for a fact that there are Shade 4 and 5...

I really do hope you start producing many of these! You'd have the entire market to yourself really. Until then I hope no one buys the one you have until I have the money, lol!

This is an awesome idea, and at a wonderful price. As soon as I find myself $155 richer you can count on my patronage! Are there currently any available, and if not, when might one be? Also, I'm new to LPF (but not new to laser forums, I call Spectra Forum my home) so how might I go about...