Help needed from experienced laser builder please?

[henryanderson8248]

Hi i am not new to lasers but I would like to build my own. I would like preferable a 300<mW green/blue or red handheld laser. I don't have the equipment to solder so is there a way of building a powerful laser like this without doing any soldering? Even going to the extent of buying pre-made pieces?! And also how much would it cost?!?

 

[TuhOz]

Welcome to the forums...

You made 2 threads of the same thing?

'Search' button is your friend... and read stickies too.

 

[henryanderson8248]

Yes sorry i cant find how to delete the old one!?

 

[lasersbee]

You can't delete a Thread...
You need to ask a Mod or the Admin to do that for you...

As to your question you will need to do a little research and
reading on the Forum..
You can start in the Buy/Sell/Trade sections on the Forum
for Parts and the Tutorials section for build knowledge...


Jerry

 

[Jmillerdoc]

Yes, Survival laser sells some kits which I believe do not require soldering...google survival laser to find his website. Also, there is a guy on eBay selling the "warrior laser" which I also believe does not require and soldering skills. His lasers sell for around $200 and from what I can tell seems to be a decent build quality. I have not purchased either of these and am not affiliated in any way...just remember looking at these a while back.

Good luck and please be safe (use goggles) if you end up constructing your own!

 

[Jmillerdoc]

Also,
You can buy a soldering iron on eBay for under $15 shipped...there are plenty of tutorials on YouTube on how to solder....probably the most rewarding way to tackle your desires IMHO...why take all the fun out of the experience?

 

[sinner]

Welcome to the forums, If you are not into building or soldering one for yourself, you should buy a laser online,
The online suppliers we trust are:
-Lazerer
-Optotronics
-O-like
-laserglow and a few others.. check their websites u will definitely find something of your interest..