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How can I make a line laser out of a laser pointer?

I need to make a line laser from a laser pointer .cheap and fast need the line laser for a project.

4 answers
Apr 6, 2009. 8:08 PMCameronSS says:
Place a cylindrical lens in front of it. A glass stirring rod would work, or an acrylic rod, or a wine glass stem, or a small bottle filled with water, etc.
Feb 18, 2011. 1:25 PMNiemira says:
Great suggestion, thanks!
Sep 25, 2010. 5:04 PMkalabog76 says:

Above works or you can make from a
small cpu or PC casing fan, mount a mirror perpendicular to the fan, reflecting a laser should make a line.


Apr 6, 2009. 10:29 PMfrollard says:
A cylinder like cameron suggests, or a diffraction grating designed to crate a straight line.

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