Dec 9, 2011 #2 SerpantSlayer 0 Joined Oct 5, 2009 Messages 814 Points 28 where / who are you buying it from?
Dec 9, 2011 #3 InfinitusEquitas 0 Joined Mar 27, 2011 Messages 14,125 Points 113 Depends on the host, the quality of the build (or who the builder is I should say), and you're really paying a premium for 2W bragging rights. In reality just about any m140 diode will hit ~1.5W with a g1 lens easily, and a build like that will be less than $300. That said, even 1.5W focused to infinity will start burning things FAST and is far too bright to use indoors without protection. Based on your post count, I'm guessing this is your first laser. Have you played around at all with a 5mW laser? What about a 30mW laser? Or 200mW? I'm guessing no. Bottom line is regardless of the price, you shouldn't get a class four laser as your first laser. If you want to climb a mountain... don't start with Mt.Everest
Depends on the host, the quality of the build (or who the builder is I should say), and you're really paying a premium for 2W bragging rights. In reality just about any m140 diode will hit ~1.5W with a g1 lens easily, and a build like that will be less than $300. That said, even 1.5W focused to infinity will start burning things FAST and is far too bright to use indoors without protection. Based on your post count, I'm guessing this is your first laser. Have you played around at all with a 5mW laser? What about a 30mW laser? Or 200mW? I'm guessing no. Bottom line is regardless of the price, you shouldn't get a class four laser as your first laser. If you want to climb a mountain... don't start with Mt.Everest
Dec 9, 2011 #4 Flaminpyro 0 Joined May 4, 2009 Messages 5,426 Points 113 Yes that would depend on where the laser comes from ! And how much did the laser safety glasses cost :thinking: Last edited: Dec 9, 2011
Yes that would depend on where the laser comes from ! And how much did the laser safety glasses cost :thinking:
Dec 9, 2011 #5 n2stuff 0 Joined Nov 4, 2011 Messages 801 Points 28 Can I be first in line to buy it from you when you loose your eye sight? Just kidding. Listen to the others here and get the best safety glasses. I also agree you must learn to walk before you run.
Can I be first in line to buy it from you when you loose your eye sight? Just kidding. Listen to the others here and get the best safety glasses. I also agree you must learn to walk before you run.
Dec 9, 2011 #6 00Giorge 0 Joined Aug 24, 2010 Messages 1,866 Points 48 A little more information would really be helpful.