In order to reduce the number of stickied threads ... here is a compiled list of former stickies and further threads of interest:
Laws and Regulations:
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...ad.php?t=76273
Safety first - eye protection
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...ad.php?t=76267
The Ultimate Laser Buyers' Guide: Handhelds and Pointers
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=122684
Power measurement
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...ad.php?t=87293
Laws on laser pointers in Australia explained
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=137829
on Modding, Hi-Spec, Over-Spec, etc
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=143335
Cleaning/despeckling laser module with a coffee filter (this really does work!)
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=148854
No IR filter in your pointer? Here's a solution
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=152090
price per mw comparison
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...d.php?t=168808
Laser classes revised
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...68#post2122268
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