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Hey all, I plan on building a laser cutter CNC machine using a 3W 445nm 9mm diode/xdrive/module set from DTR. I'm not trying to make a laser that will cut metals or heavy materials, just 1/8th woods like balsa and cardstock items. (Mind you if it is driven to 3W, I might get away with 1/4 in...

This is great info Seoul_Lasers, I plan on ordering a 445 from DTR myself and I keep hearing great things... I'm gonna PM him now!

Hey ARG! Hope to find d a few more of us cold northerners in here, I have found it pretty tricky to find parts sources on our side of the border, maybe it will help to get more involved on this forum! Thanks for the well wishes

Oh wow... Lol I meant a long square heat sink... Not heater! :) and thanks guys!

Thanks for the kind welcome knowbar! I hope to do a bit of digging before I post anywhere else but my main issue right now is sourcing a square, long heating that can be fan cooled for a decent price. I don't want to get a custom job because I may end up needing a ton of them if I start building...

Hello Everyone! I go by Pan or Pantera, Im in my late 20s and planning on starting to build 3d printer/laser engraver or cutter hybrids. I have never built a laser before so I want to learn EVERYTHING I can before jumping in to the deep end. I will start with a few pairs of goggles/glasses and...