Legacy Lasers??

[rcpilot82]

Glad to see your up and running! how do you calibrate the mirrors? Is this a normal setup procedure or maitenence task? The more time I spend in my workshop, the more uses I find for a laser. I am starting the information gathering stage to design a 50% scale RC Monocoupe airplane and this laser would be awsome for cutting out all the parts. It will take me about a year to finish the design process and cut the first kit. If all goes well, I may have to add it to my list of kits to sell.

[Gone Cruising]

Actually I should have said "aligning the mirrors". The laser beam exits out of the tube and reflects off of the first mirror, then to a second and then to a third which directs it to the lens.

On my machine the mirrors I believe are 50mm in diameter. I taped a round piece of cardboard in front of each mirror, hit the laser button which sends a laser pulse to see where it hit's the first mirror, leaving a small burn spot. If not at the center you make small adjustments to the mirror. After the first one is aligned and the beam hits center you remove the cardboard or chip cover and see where it hit's the second mirror...then the third.

It's an easy process...just time consuming to get it right the first time.

Good luck on your quest for a laser. It should come in quite handy for what your doing!

Kirk

[rcpilot82]

Hey, I just checked out the legacy lasers site and see a new line of lasers on the bottom of the products page! looks like they got a 2 year limited warranty, and new paint job. anyone know more about this series. looks like the 1100 series would work for me also. Anyone know the differences between the 1200 and 1100 series?

[Gone Cruising]

Looks like it's just a newer updated version, but with a longer warranty. Call or e-mail Dean, he will be glad to help answer all your questions.

[rcpilot82]

Thanks!, Belive it or not I had a PM from Dean shortly after posting explaining the details. Dean, you get a thumbs up in my book.
Kirk, please keep posting your projects here. I am curious to see this laser in action.

[rcpilot82]

How about an update on the Lasers!! Also, Does anyone have the shipping crate measurements or know if it would fit in an 8ft bed with a tall cap, or is a trailer needed?