My 473nm laser buildup....

[MechEng3]

Here are a few pix of the parts roughed up for testing the crystal set from my rep. Most of the work was done some time ago and I decided a few minutes of hot soapy water wouldn't hurt and inspect them. No.1 grade copper..... will have to clean up a few rough edges.....the majority of parts are here...just getting time to finish up. Now to find the thick indium foil.....maybe get this done in a month or two the way things are looking. Nd:Yag holder,LBO mount,C mount diode block, and copper base for all the goodies to be fastened onto and cooled. I know a couple of parts look machined off center...this is to compensate for LBO walk-off and keep the beam in center. Need a vacation to work on my stuff....

[allthatwhichis]

WHOOHOO!!! I can't wait! Any ETA at all or are you still planning?

[MechEng3]

Gotta find a KM-05 for an output coupler holder....ATA who knows....when I get some time.....too many irons in the fire at work... I would like to get it going...parts are done after a little file work...burr removal. As soon as my rep gets a coating order to make another run for 473, I will have something very neat to say the least.....a project for PL members only. And yes you can build one...you are my beta tester.... so that makes you obligated.

[mophead]

Sounds *really* kick ass.

[300EVIL]

Very nice! What kind of output are you expecting? I'm excited to see your results.

[Zoof]

Nice In case you are still looking for indium foil, you can ask Junktronix, he's supplied me with some when I bought pump diodes from him in 2005.

[thesk8nmidget]

WOW that looks sharp so far!! im impressed!

[GooeyGus]

Looks great mike!!

I'm still working on mine... I have the yag and the LBO mounted and everything but I need to get some pieces machined (much like you have) so they are all lined up, and of course get a nice mirror mount for my OC.

Cant wait to see yours make some blue!!! I got the tiniest flash out of mine with a rough mockup... maybe .01mW, and it was gone as fast as it came, but it was definitely there

[MechEng3]

If you need a piece of copper....1" X 4" X .300" I can send you one. It has a hard nickel coating after it was surface ground.....PM with addy and I will send it to you if you want it.Has a few tapped holes....I just milled away what I needed. I also have a piece slitted for a 2mm crystal mount. I made the unit about 6 or so inches long....then cut off what I need. Can cut you one...give length you need{crystal length}, all No.1 grade copper.

[MechEng3]

Update....Yag mounted, LBO in mount, 3 axis output coupler mounted, TEC's tested, and diode at the ready. Now for me to begin the 946 chase.....maybe tuesday. LBO mount is resting in a sealed container with desiccant to keep it nice and dry.