I saw this idea while searching through various toy... err... tool websites. They had created a small laser pointer for locating the dimple die when doing large skins. As a new builder, I have found this somewhat frustrating and thought it a pretty clever idea. However, the price tag seemed rather high, so I took a look at making one up myself. I found all of the pieces I needed at Amazon and in the HF Aviation section. I actually ended up with enough parts to make two for less than the cost of the unit I saw on the web. I dimpled the Top Side Skins today and it worked very well. I think, over the life of the project it will save well over the time needed to fabricate it.
The laser module is a Farhop "Focusable 650nm 5mW 3-5V Laser Dot Module" and the battery/switch box is an Uxcell "3x1.5V AA Batteries Holder On Off Switch". The flexible arm and articulating joint came from the HF "inspection mirror". I assume everyone has the JB Weld needed to glue the "arm" to the battery box and the laser module to the articulating joint end. Also, I used some Velcro to hold the assembly to the DRDT unit. Be sure to get a "focusable" module as the set up distance changes and the focus is actually pretty sensitive. I'm not sure if the "cross" modules are focusable, but I figured I'd go with the sure bet. Pictures are posted below, and if anyone has questions, let me know.
https://jimpyne.smugmug.com/RV14-Tools/i-pGtHVsn/A
https://jimpyne.smugmug.com/RV14-Tools/i-hDpfQdD/A
The laser module is a Farhop "Focusable 650nm 5mW 3-5V Laser Dot Module" and the battery/switch box is an Uxcell "3x1.5V AA Batteries Holder On Off Switch". The flexible arm and articulating joint came from the HF "inspection mirror". I assume everyone has the JB Weld needed to glue the "arm" to the battery box and the laser module to the articulating joint end. Also, I used some Velcro to hold the assembly to the DRDT unit. Be sure to get a "focusable" module as the set up distance changes and the focus is actually pretty sensitive. I'm not sure if the "cross" modules are focusable, but I figured I'd go with the sure bet. Pictures are posted below, and if anyone has questions, let me know.
https://jimpyne.smugmug.com/RV14-Tools/i-pGtHVsn/A
https://jimpyne.smugmug.com/RV14-Tools/i-hDpfQdD/A
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