High power Laser for Sale?

[rowd]

http://cable.shiftlock.com:8009/

I wonder if this is for real???????

[RetFireCapt]

I quickly lost interest in the cheap laser pointers around here.
It looks like I won't be shedding 700 bucks for something I can burn a hole in a plastic cup with, thence to lose interest in it.

[joseftu]

I don't imagine these will be available for long. They're highly dangerous, and completely illegal to use in public.

I have one of the regular (legal) 5 mw green lasers, and it's fantastic for astronomy and big lecture halls...but it won't burn holes in plastic cups. When I need to do that, I usually just use a match. ;)

[RetFireCapt]

One can buy alot of Ohio Blue Tips for 700 clams, ain't that right Joe?

[joseftu]

You can even sneak into classy bars and restaurants and pick them up for free!
;)

[Doctor Dan]

http://cable.shiftlock.com:8009/

I wonder if this is for real???????


They're real, but I wouldn't buy one. A 100+ mW laser can cause serious and permanent injury to the eyes and skin, not to mention that it is a fire hazard. Another issue is whether the manufacturer is using a laser diode capable of sustained operation at > 100 mW (which are rather expensive), or are using a diode with a lower rating and are running it "hot." If the latter is the case, the laser diode will have a significantly shortened lifespan.

Whether burning holes in plastic cups, etc. is sufficiently amusing to spend $700 on a device to do so is a matter of personal opinion. I've used medical lasers in the 10-20 watt range, and after the initial thrill wears off, it's rather boring.

- Dan

[Biker]

Wonder if it comes with a rail mount so I can stick it on my Glock? :haha:

[Coot]

How are those 10-20 watt medical lasers actually rated? Is it in total output power or in watt density (watts per square cm)?

[Kluge]

Wonder if it comes with a rail mount so I can stick it on my Glock? :haha:

Because you really need a beam that can be seen from any angle and shines on things too far away to hit :rolleyes:
I don't think it's any secret that there are industrial CO2 laser cutters in the 1.5KW range (at least), but it's considered good practice to build them so they can't hurt people.
As for the keyswitch & dongle model in the ad, if he thinks it's approved by the FDA he probably should worry about the DEA :)
I got a Strait-Line Sonic Laser Tape for christmas. It works good in an open room (or yard) but measures to the nearest solid thing close to the line of sight. It also measures accurately to the glass sliding door while putting a red dot on the fence way outside :happy:

[Biker]

Because you really need a beam that can be seen from any angle and shines on things too far away to hit

Of course not. I need it so I don't have to waste ammunition! :lol:

[Doctor Dan]

How are those 10-20 watt medical lasers actually rated? Is it in total output power or in watt density (watts per square cm)?

I believe it is total output power. The one I used was a Holmium:YAG pulsed laser.

- Dan