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I'm looking for a laser pointer with a bit of oomph behind it. I currently own a 450nm (maybe 420) laser that was listed as 1000mw on eBay. I can burn stuff like electrical tape and wooden surfaces with it at close distances (up to about 4 ft). I've homemade some safety lenses out of some spare acrylic I had that tested really well against the blue color.
How strong a laser would I need to, for example, start a campfire? I don't want a laser that sets everything on fire it instant it's turned on, but holding it to wood for 10-15 seconds ought to make some flames. Is this even possible? What wattage am I looking for? Is laserpointerpro.com a reliable source of lasers? I was under the impression 50,000mw diodes didn't exist.
What's the minimum laser I need to start small woodfires, and where should I look for legit eye safety equipment?
How strong a laser would I need to, for example, start a campfire? I don't want a laser that sets everything on fire it instant it's turned on, but holding it to wood for 10-15 seconds ought to make some flames. Is this even possible? What wattage am I looking for? Is laserpointerpro.com a reliable source of lasers? I was under the impression 50,000mw diodes didn't exist.
What's the minimum laser I need to start small woodfires, and where should I look for legit eye safety equipment?