Re: Source for Compact portable, hi-watt under $10
[quote author=chido]I don't know of any place that sells high powered red lasers, I think WL is the only place, but their lasers suck and they're overpriced. Just ask somebody here to build you one, I'm sure somebody would do it.
If not you can buy one from Kenom here:

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Thanks to all for the recommendations. I did check the link (had to delete it from my reply...seems I can't post links yet). The Kenom page looks interesting, but didn't have much detailed info (didn't say what kind of battery is used, or heatsinking, etc). Also it is more than I wanted to spend, at least for the first one.
I do have a technical background, but I'm not up to speed on this stuff yet. Can anyone recommend types of diodes and heatsinks that I should be looking for? Is a driver board necessary for operation with CR123 or multiple AA's or will a resistor suffice?
You suggested having someone here build it. That would simplify my life, but unfortunately I don't know anyone here yet.