twelti
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New to lasers. I am interested in learning more about lasers, and probably building a couple, and see if I get the "Laser bug" for real. I just think they are beautiful and fascinating, and powerful.
I just bought a "5W Thor High Power 450nm..." blue laser from Ebay. The price is very low, so I'm shocked if it actually outputs 5 W. I'm still shopping for a better quality but still pretty inexpensive laser, but thought I'd get this (cheap) one on order now. I have seen goggles from $8 to $100 or more. Is there a good one that is safe and relatively cheap (I don't care if I don't look stylish!). I also want to buy several of them so I can show my laser to friends safely (therefore the desire to find a relatively inexpensive model - as long as it is still safe). I should add that I am very cautious by nature and have read and taken to heart the warnings about ability of lasers to blind.
Second, any up to date recommendations on a good vendor for entry level priced lasers in the 1 w range? I can solder and so on so maybe a nice beginner kit?
I just bought a "5W Thor High Power 450nm..." blue laser from Ebay. The price is very low, so I'm shocked if it actually outputs 5 W. I'm still shopping for a better quality but still pretty inexpensive laser, but thought I'd get this (cheap) one on order now. I have seen goggles from $8 to $100 or more. Is there a good one that is safe and relatively cheap (I don't care if I don't look stylish!). I also want to buy several of them so I can show my laser to friends safely (therefore the desire to find a relatively inexpensive model - as long as it is still safe). I should add that I am very cautious by nature and have read and taken to heart the warnings about ability of lasers to blind.
Second, any up to date recommendations on a good vendor for entry level priced lasers in the 1 w range? I can solder and so on so maybe a nice beginner kit?
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