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Hey everyone! I joined back in 2012, got acquainted with laser safety, and gained a wealth of knowledge thanks to a ton of LPF members. Well, a lot has happened since then. Life happened. 🍺 Anyway I wanted to check back and ask the community, how much has changed in the portable laser scene...

I was recently reading this article on Wikianswers about the Ray-Ban G-15 XLT lens. It specified that this lens blocked 85% of visible light, with only 15% being transmitted. This translates to an embarrassingly low OD1 rating yet I couldn't help but notice their claim that the lens provides...

I did a quick search and didn't find any discussion about this particular topic. Is this even in the right section (not in safety/eyewear because it doesn't deal with lasers)? ~ Apparently wearing blue blocking eyewear helps stimulate the body to produce melatonin, which is the sleep hormone...

Previously titled "Battery incorrectly labeled - damage to diode/driver?" Changed to turn this thread into my general laser experience with rhd's SAiK #3 or as I have now dubbed, "The Saiklops" I recently joined up and immediately searched for a great first high-powered laser. I'm the type who...

Kudos to rhd for a hassle-free transaction. I am on the other side of world for most of you folks and getting stuff here is quite a drag, so I required a special shipping accommodation that he and I discussed and arrived at an agreement with. Being a new member as well, I had quite the number...

Geographically we're closer to WL than the US but that doesn't mean we're already saturated with 'em. Only recently (2011) has there been a bill passed making laser distraction a punishable offense. Which I find quite odd. Why only last year? The sale of handheld lasers are highly unregulated...

Hi everyone, I joined up here on LPF after the following happened over a two-month period: 1. Friend demos me his laser 2. Tells me about his other friend who has one that can burn 3. I get curious 4. Get myself one of those generic <5mW greenies off Amazon. 5. Amused, but the curiosity got...