Recent content by JBurn

Hadn’t checked this thread in a while. But thanks, I’m glad to hear that it gets less scary (I want to enjoy it lol) but I’ll also need to make sure I don’t become carless. I will be treating it similar to a firearm, though with some extra care paid to the risk of reflections. I got 2 pairs (2...

Thanks for the reminder, you never know if someone knows to not be stupid with something like this, but yeah I know to absolutely do not ever shine it at vehicles or people. I intend to generally treat it in a manner similar to a firearm and use common sense. I do understand how dangerous a...

Oh I’ve long since given up on rationalizing or justifying this purchase. I’ve accepted that I just want it because it’s cool and it’s been one of my childhood dreams to have one.

I'm getting a reasonably powerful one right from the start also to see if this is even something I'd want to get into further. Also I will be taking safety precautions. I had been hoping to avoid spending this much on glasses, but after doing a bunch of research, I think I'm going to just bite...

Alright I’ll look into this more. Are there any resources or other information for any other safety guidelines I should be following other than making sure myself (and anyone else in the room if applicable) are wearing appropriate eye protection and making sure I don’t accidentally hit anything...

Thanks for the detailed reply! I was already looking at a 1.6W 445nm one, though this is still all useful information to consider. And I figured it’ll either become a hobby, or I’ll play with it a bit and then forget about it for a while, but I am fine with that. Though I also have some friends...

I am almost 26. I was eyeing a 445nm 1.6W PL-E pro from jetlasers, especially since they offer it with a key lock which I very much want. One question I have though is is you mentioned I should use OD6 glasses, but I had used an online calculator to determine that the OD4 pair I was looking at...

I don’t really have a specific purpose or use in mind at all. I mostly just want one (and have wanted one since I was younger) for the sheer coolness of it. I don’t at all expect to get some use or utility out of it that’s worth what I’d have to pay for it, but I’m fine with that.

Hello everyone, this is my first post here. I’m asking for advice because I’m on the fence about even getting a laser at all. I realized that I am now in a position where I could potentially fulfill my childhood dream of having a handheld laser that could burn things and start fires. (I used to...