[rescue] OT - Optics / Laser rescue bits?

[Jason T]

On Wed, Dec 22, 2010 at 11:40 AM, Ethan O'Toole <ethan at 757tech.net> wrote:
> The argon was fun but 3 phase power and water was a pain. I picked up a
> 600mw 445nm diode setup from china for $225. Crazy. 600mw in the palm of
> your hand.

I waited months for it, but I finally got the 1W Arctic laser from
wickedlasers.com.  No idea of the true power output but it certainly
is bright (not to be used at full power without eye protection!)

To keep it on topic, the first thing I burnt with it was a 5.25" disk :)