Make your own CO2 laser

We all remember the diy cnc laser. In my quest to bring you guys fresh stuff, I found an interesting design (the author says he built his in the 80s) for a home-built CO2 laser. The dimensions are missing, but the design is pretty simple. If you like some textbook style reading, the hyperphysics server is your friend. I finally bought a mini mill to go with my lathe - this could make an … [Read more...]