laser pointer kits for turning

[shaun gardner]

Does anyone know where or if they make kits for hand held laser pointers like they do for pens? Thanks

[Jon Lanier]

I don't know. But I'm keeping my eye on this thread in case someone knows.

[shaun gardner]

a little up date. Berea hardwoods has key chain laser pointers but only in 24k gold. These r tiny. So hopefully someone knows where to get bigger ones.

[Steve Harder]

Search Ebay for red laser (like the module in the image) - then you just need a small wall wart DC power supply (from RadioShack? that puts out 3 to 4 volts or use two 1.5v batteries). This module has a focus on the lens so you can set a sharp dot no matter how high your laser arm is above your work. The metal body of module is about an inch in length.

I have several and have worked well for a year. I used a small block of hardwood with a hole to mount led and other small blocks with brass inserts and thumbscrews and 1/2" alum tube from Lowes for the arms. I can post a pic of the rig if that would help you.

[Ryan ParkerNJ]

A picture of how you make these would be great

[James Combs]

... I can post a pic of the rig if that would help you.


Please do so.:)

[James Combs]

BTW I could be out of line but I do not believe the OP was referring to thickness gauging. Reads to me like he was looking for a hand held laser turning kit like a pen kit that he could make his own turned wooden handle for. Again I could be all wet. Just my $02.

[shaun gardner]

BTW I could be out of line but I do not believe the OP was referring to thickness gauging. Reads to me like he was looking for a hand held laser turning kit like a pen kit that he could make his own turned wooden handle for. Again I could be all wet. Just my $02.
You are correct.

[John Hart]

BTW I could be out of line but I do not believe the OP was referring to thickness gauging. Reads to me like he was looking for a hand held laser turning kit like a pen kit that he could make his own turned wooden handle for. Again I could be all wet. Just my $02.

Yeah...but nevertheless...I highly recommend that Steve Harder start a new thread discussing his laser mounting technique. I'd be very interested as well.

please pardon the interruption Shaun...I wish I could help on the laser pointer kit question.....but I don't know nuthin' :(

[Lance kanaby]

We have in the Buffalo, NY area a store called "$.99 Store" and they have available these small lasers that take three small batteries and they cost only $.99. I don't even bother changing the batteries, just replace the entire unit.

[John Hart]

We have in the Buffalo, NY area a store called "$.99 Store" and they have available these small lasers that take three small batteries and they cost only $.99. I don't even bother changing the batteries, just replace the entire unit.

In my little town...We have a Dollar Store...which is substantially more expensive :p

But I know exactly the ones you're talking about. I bought a couple of those m'self.
Now, that's a good point Shaun....maybe you could invent your own kit, based on low-cost guts.
I did that when I made Marking Knives....I just used pieces of pen kits that I had screwed up.
Maybe you could take the guts of these cheap pointers, and do sumpthin' with 'em.

I'm going to look at those things when I get home tonight.

[Kyle Iwamoto]

I was almost sure that CSUSA had laser pen kits, but I just checked and they do not. However, they DO have a laser depth measuring device for 130 bucks.

PSI doesn't have a kit either.

I can't remember who is was, but I'm sure I saw them because I was thinking of picking some up for the guys at work, but our management says we have to send the laser to safety for evaluation on the hazzards for the attendees. Yes, I work for the government.

[Brian Tymchak]

If anyone is still interested in a laser pointer kit for woodturners, check us out at (url removed).

The kits are high quality with laser modules that are tested to meet FDA standards for performance and safety.


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[Earl McLain]

Woodturningz.com carries at least one version in a few platings. I agree with the earlier post--thought CS USA had them, but i didn't see it either.
earl