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derratte
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Ok guys, I went to the hardware store recently, and came across these little rubber/urethane caps that are designed to be put on the end of steel rods or dowels. It just so happens that they fit the wicked lasers perfectly on the end!  It forms a nice airtight seal around the casing, and keeps all the dust and moisture out. They are soft, and protect the end of the laser in case you accidently drop it from a few inches (assuming it lands on the cap...). Here are some pictures I just took.
And the best part is, they stay put with no chance of it accidently coming off. Also, it easily pops off with a gentle tug so you dont have to fiddle with tape or clumsy bags every time you want to use your laser! A six pack cost less than 1 dollar!  |
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Athoul
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Impyboy
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| Posted: 1/20/06, 3:00 AM Post subject: |
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I've used the end of a toothpaste tube on mine.
it fits perfectly with a tight fit, and all you need to do it flip it open to use. no need to fumble with little rubber stoppers at the end 
It doesnt' offer the same impact protection from a few inches tho, but I have a lanyard to keep it falling greater distances.
oh, and it doesn't cost anything extra (after you finish with the toothpaste)
this is an older photo of it. I took this pic after i Modded it to incorporate a lens to concentrate the beam.
I've also relocated my warning sticker a little lower so the cap doesn't scrunch it up.
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Bo916
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can you tell me what those caps are called? like a product name or something, i'm going to go look for some
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derratte
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| Posted: 1/20/06, 3:59 AM Post subject: |
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| can you tell me what those caps are called? like a product name or something, i'm going to go look for some |
I actually threw away the package, but they were just some generic "dowel rod end covers". If you go to the hardware store, ask somebody there and they should be able to show you where they are. I would bring in a photo of it. I dont really know exactly what department they would be in, but Im going back to Home Depot this weekend to try and find out where they were.
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derratte
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| Posted: 1/20/06, 4:02 AM Post subject: |
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I almost forgot, they come in all sorts of colors, and the shiny black ones look really classy on the end of the laser. 
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thecheat
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| Posted: 1/20/06, 9:10 AM Post subject: |
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very nice impyboy! I like yours, then you can concentrate AND protect you laser at the same time!
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twisted transistor
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| Posted: 1/20/06, 9:37 AM Post subject: |
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cool!
i want some of those rubber caps!
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BoomDog
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| Posted: 1/20/06, 2:12 PM Post subject: |
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| Good call man; thats really smart. |
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siamiam
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| Posted: 1/20/06, 5:50 PM Post subject: |
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great idea. cheap and practical
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Nexus
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| Posted: 1/21/06, 11:29 AM Post subject: |
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| This post is very helpful, thank you. |
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stu
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| Posted: 1/21/06, 12:57 PM Post subject: |
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I made that exact same toothpaste top last month!
It wouldnt be difficult to produce a screw cap with a neat little hinged lid... if u had the tools/skills.
Did u ever try powering the laser with the cap closed?
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Athoul
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twisted transistor
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| Posted: 1/21/06, 2:01 PM Post subject: |
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but what if it liquidifies the plastic/rubber and gets in you laser?
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nice, I highly recommend these. |
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BoomDog
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| Posted: 1/21/06, 2:06 PM Post subject: |
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Buy a green or a white cap and it won't happen
Otherwise.... yea thats one heck of a lens-cleanin job you gotta do |
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