Do not DIY: How to make an illegal blue laser even more dangerous

In a recent video, YouTuber styropyro illustrates how to transform a dangerous 1W laser into an even more dangerous 5W laser.

May 17, 2019

We all know why you’re here. You’re not interested in learning about lasers or how some online retailers are selling overpowered lasers and claiming that they are safe. You’re here to watch a ridiculously dangerous laser burn and melt anything in its path. In a recent video, YouTuber styropyro illustrates how to transform a dangerous 1W laser into an even more dangerous 5W laser. Please, don’t try this at home.

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Alexis Gajewski

Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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