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That thing is sweet! how long did it take to get it made?

Thanks Lightning Stalker, might have to look into one :)

I'd rather stay away from gas lasers for now. But that thing is awesome!

Also, does this look legitimate? and would this burn well at a distance? I have read violet is best for burning at a distance (starting my bonfires :) ) EBAY LISTING LINK2000mW Blue Purple Laser 450nm DIY Laser Machine Laser Diode 2000mW Laser Tube | eBay Thanks Jay

Hi All, I am still working on my first build (a 3W handheld) but reading a few things about different options for a decent burning laser intrigued me. What is the best diode/driver combo to setup for burning? I have read the safety posts and ordered a few sets of goggles, for whoever is around...

Wow, that's alot of info! Thanks alot! I ordered a custom heatsink from Mrcrouse and it should be here Wednesday (my birthday!) I'll post pics when I get it together! Jay

LASERKID, BionicBadger is right... I'm new to the site also, but this question can be answered with a few quick searches.

usually the adjustment is a phillips screw IIRC, could be wrong, only seen them in videos.

I have gotten 4 ultrafires for various projects both laser and nonlaser related and had no trouble. i buy them via amazon though. can you get them shipped to the UK from amazon?

I currently have about 200 into my first build, it isn't together yet so I'm not sure if it counts!

I have similar glasses and while I am no expert, I have no problem seeing 405nm lasers out of them

Hey everyone, Im Jay, I am a wireless network architect for an international company out of Pittsburgh, PA I am working on my first laser build now. a 3W 445nm handheld. Already hit my first snag, my 35mm copper heatsink from RickTrent4 on Ebay is a little too big for the host i tried to use...

Thanks alan, I'll have to post there, everything I've read so far has been really helpful. I'll post pics and info in a build post when I start! It will be a few days until I have all my parts. Jay

Hi Alan, I think I have that info filled out now, I am in the Pittsburgh area. Thanks for the links, I may try to do a larger build in the future, I'm going to try to do one diode at 3W for now. I just ordered the G2 lens from DTR. I am sure I could find this info elsewhere on the Forum, but...

HI Alan, Thanks for the reply I am going to order a g2 lens then, I would rather do it right the first time. Do I need an external spring? Other than DTR and Survival laser, do you have any recommendations for vendors to purchase parts/diodes/drivers/heatsinks etc? i have seen a few 6W...

Hi Everyone, First time poster here, I am gathering parts for a 3W build using a flashlight host and a diode/driver/lens setup from DTR's laser shop. 445nm 9mm Diode In Copper Module W/2.4A X-Drive & Three Element Glass It is listed at 3W, just curious, what in the diode determines how...