Make a REAL Laser Rifle!

Yes, and it's not one of those dumb movie props, its the real thing! I only had a 5 mw laser, but YOU can put in a 500 watt one so it will cut through metal! (Or should I say "shoot"...) Then, I would advise you to make this out of metal. 

Let's get started! 

Step 1 Materials

You will need:

1 flip-open cardboard box.
1 binocular/scope
1 tube, preferably metal. (I used plastic, but that stuff bends...)
1 pen-sized laser, or whatever type of laser you want to put in there.
1 glue gun.
5-8 glue sticks.
coloring materials.
1 scissors.
1 box cutter.
sandpaper.
1 red and white flashlight
tissue paper

Comments

[mushroomhunter]

you could upgrade the power of the laser by attatching a car battery to the laser's circuits. which would make it more than capable as a hunting rifle.

[GLaDOS V_3.11]

im not trying to put any ideas down, but that is a lot of weight and a lot of watts. i will not suggest that because it may kill the laser diode. too many watts going into a laser diode will result in it being dead or just a hole in your body. so i advise you to BE CAUTIOUS! it really depends on the driver your use, which makes it safe and powerful.

[rbneville]

The way this is built it is essentialy a movie prop, what you should look into is a diy co2 laser tube and buy a toy gun and put the laser tube into it :)

[007dna]

I have already made a better one, anyway, but thanks.

[stevoIution]

You state that this is not a dumb movie prop, but it's made of cardboard and hot glue. Movie props would be of higher quality.
Also, good lighting is essential for decent photographs.
Finally, how is this a rifle?

[007dna]

Yeah, I need to upload my newer model. It looks more like an X-m8, and is pretty awesome. This gun here is......well....yeah.....Let me try to upload a new stock of photos and instructions.

[nutsandbolts_64]

I have a feeling that if you stick a couple of lasers on the end opposite of the place you look at, it's gonna amplify the laser even further (just a heads up, picked up the idea from a really long discussion with a fellow i'bler regarding a solar laser).

[Tecknojock]

1-5 watts will not cut through metal. Metal cutting lazors are at a minimum 400w and that is just for very thin sheets. Generaly 1.5 KW+ lasers are used for cutting metal.

[007dna]

 Okay, I know that. But you can pop balloons and cut tape. Besides, you spelled "lazer" wrong. It has an "s"....Thanks for the heads up, though.

[Admiral Blaze]

 does it really work

[007dna]

 Yes.

[getfuzzy256]

is there a diclaimer?

[007dna]

 Yes.

[LectorX9]

I would like a more Sci-Fi Look-a-like rifle maybe a "PeacaMaker" in Fallout gun.

Please reply.

Lector. (sweden)

[007dna]

 Well, I'm sure you could pull one together. I just did this in around 10 minutes, so it was not supposed to look cool. 

I have to make a coilgun for the science faire at our school, so check back soon and I might one ready for you that looks really cool. 

[LectorX9]

i meen rifle AND gun. ^-^*

[007dna]

 Hmmm.....You know, I think I am going to remake the body, so it will look way cooler. Thanks for your advice! :)