just something interesting

[jin starkiller]

i ran accross this article in science and technology and thought i'd share and see what your opinions on this

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2010/06/16/deadly-star-wars-lightsaber-wicked-lasers/


this looks like a lightsaber but has a 1w laser ...intresting to say the least

[Jedi-Loreen]

This has already been posted about.

I think it's irresponsible that these are being sold to the general public. :x They are dangerous and there is no practical purpose for anyone to buy one for.

[jin starkiller]

thats what i was thinking but still thought it was intresting article about lightsabers and all .....it still dangerous if a minor ever got hold of one ...also didn't know someone already posted this

[RevengeoftheSeth]

Mr. Obama has already signed a law prohibitting the import of lasers over 5mW except by approved purchasers (DoE, DoD, etc).

[galen marek]

would be an interesting tool to work with in etching patterns on sabers, or if it's strong enough, replacing the dremel?;)
Oh i just realised this is a FOX news article. LOL.

[xl97]

should be FAUX News.. hahaha

[Skottsaber]

I vote to lock this topic. If you really have something to add then there are already 2 threads about it.

[gambit8585]

Pretty neat piece of tech. Could come in handy and many uses for it (as long as you're responsbile). So this has already been outlawed for anyone without a license, or it's in motion to be outlawed?

[Jedi-Elf]

Mr. Obama has already signed a law prohibitting the import of lasers over 5mW except by approved purchasers (DoE, DoD, etc).

The proper form of address is PRESIDENT Obama, thank you.

[RevengeoftheSeth]

The proper form of address is PRESIDENT Obama, thank you.

This is not the place to argue over customs and courtesies. There was not a need for you to call me out on that, nor a need to use a sarcastic tone while doing it.

[galen marek]

I don't think that it's any more dangerous than some of the tools that we regularly use, as long as it's secured. and yes, no one cares what the proper title is for obama.:p

[Skottsaber]

Well obviously Elf does, and most likely a lot of politicians, and supporters of President Obama etc.

[RevengeoftheSeth]

Once again, this is not the place to discuss politics.

[gambit8585]

Easy everyone, no need to argue about this :) Some of us like him, some of us hate him, that's the nature of politics in the US. Just keep the respect for the office, even if you don't like the man in it.

But does anyone know the actual laws on this thing? Is it truely outlawed? I saw something about it being approved by the FDA since it has some safety mechanisms. Is that just BS? I've done a bit of research, but I'm not that good when it comes to understanding laws and licenses.

[galen marek]

it's probably legal for anyone over 18 here.

[RevengeoftheSeth]

I guess no one reads forum rules.

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[jin starkiller]

very true some people just don't adhere to the rules

[galen marek]

I know, how dare they.