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I saw a little Showcase write-up in my Photonics Showcase magazine for the C111C MultiWave goggles. Says they "provide scratchproof coverage w/ 70% visibility for multiple lasers: 200-474 nm, 525-552 nm, plus nearly complete IR coverage from 755nm on up." Sounded great, so I looked at their...

Well, it's nothing spectacular. It's nothing awesome. It wasn't even a planned acquisition. But I found a little red laser pointer in a dryer's lint trap at my wife's work (laundromat) tonight. I'm assuming it went through a full drying cycle in a gas commercial dryer, at least for 24...

I was just wondering if anyone has ever heard of (or ordered from) Anchor Optics? They're a division of Edmund Optics Company. They seem to have a nice list of items that relate to the laser hobby, like: commercial and experimental grade optics, optical equipment and tools, lasers, optical bench...

I have a few dead CRT monitors that I'd like to take apart. Mainly, just to see what's inside them (I've never seen the guts of one before). But also, to hopefully harvest whatever is usable from them. So, what should I keep, and what's junk? What do you guys/girls get out of CRT monitors...

I was disassembling an old Pentium III POS computer with a dead PSU last night when it hit me: I see all these capacitors and resistors on the boards from modems, network cards, power supply units, old school VGA boards, even the motherboard.... Does anyone else desolder these components...

If this was already covered somewhere, then please accept my apologies and label me a n00b (which I already know I am) and spam me with "use the search" function (which I did but wasn't seeing this exact subject off-hand). ;) I'm curious as to what the difference is between a DVD burner and a...

I have two old computer-related items just sitting here at my desk at work. The owner doesn't want them anymore, as they're outdated and not used anymore.... I'm wondering if I can use them for, well, anything (other than their original purpose)? Do they have anything worthwhile inside them...

I receive a Harbor Freight "deals" email every few days. They have a few really good deals on some tools that would come in handy for this hobby (some of which I already bought and use), but wanted to run it past the membership here to get a definite opinion on two particular items. Would...

I have a general question. I'm sure most of us can't just go out and buy a metalworking lathe for machining heat sinks, flashlight mods, etc... My guess is something like that isn't cheap. But could you use a regular power drill to do the job? I'm sure you'd need a way of securing the...

I wanted to write a review of Aixiz Service and International LLC and how they handled my entire order. This was the first time I've ever ordered from them, and my first time ordering anything related to lasers. Mon, Jan 4, 2010: I ordered a pack of 10 Aixiz laser module blanks via their...

I've read a few posts here on LPF about "hidden" sources for wire for circuit building projects (like the DDL driver). Namely: Computer PSU's, Computer Monitors/CRT's, Computer Drive Cables (thin gray "ribbon" cables).... Could you also use Ethernet cables? There are about 8 single wires...

I'm just curious who was able to successfully place an order today, and who got hosed? I couldn't even access their site to create an account, view the products, add anything to my cart, etc. And even after the event has been over, I still can't get to it. So, did you place an order, or did...

I acquired an old Dell server that I'm salvaging for parts. The optical drive that came with it is a Samsung CD-Master 40E (Model SC-140) CD-ROM drive, manufactured in October 1999. I believe it's a 40x. Read only. I know this is an IR diode. And I know about the IR dangers and proper eye...

I've been surfing the Internet, looking around to see what sort of flashlight-based host I'd like to put my first build into. And I've found a LOT of possibilities. I wanted to provide the list to all members here in case you see something interesting that you'd like to try. Disclaimer: I'm...

I think I saw a few posts on here about Marlin P. Jones & Associates, Inc (MPJA), so I'm guessing at least some of you know about them. I just found out about them through my IT guy at work. They sell a few lasers, lenses, PSU's, soldering tools, and project boxes that may be of some interest...

OK, I've seen so many sources for the Aixiz Housing Modules on here that I'm not sure who has the best prices anymore. LOL. Here's a list of what I know so far: $5.25 ea from: Stonetek for 2 $5.00 ea from: Stonetek for 5 or LSP for 1 $4.70 ea from: Stonetek for 10 $4.50 ea from: Stonetek for...

I've seen a few threads and photos on LPF that indicate some people have "converted" an old computer Power Supply Unit to provide power for their DIY laser experiments and lab lasers. I've also seen such a thing explained on the Instructables site. I'm very interested in seeing if I could...

I just came across this site and I thought I'd share with LPF! If this is a repeat somewhere, then I apologize. SPIE is the international society for optics and photonics founded in 1955 to advance light-based technologies. There is a membership required to access some of their info, but...

I'm not sure if this place even sells anything we could use, but I came across it last night while searching for laser mounts and holders. It seems that they make a lot of different lab table equipment (holders, etc). They do have a few laser-related things. And the quality, from what I can...

Hi everyone. I have had this multitester ever since I was a kid. I got it from Radio Shack a long time ago (instruction manual is ©1983). I've rarely used it, but I know it still works, since I tested a battery only a month ago with it. It's a Micronta 20,000 ohms/volt folding multitester, Cat...