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"Using the laser from a DVD burner, this instructional video shows you how to create a hand-held laser that is powerful enough to light a match and pop a balloon. There's some soldering involved and the Maglite's bulb housing needs to be drilled out to fit the new laser diode, but with some basic skill, most people could do this. Just plain cool."
Update: 07/09 12:23 GMT by KD : Warning, the device that results from following these instructions will blind you if you look into it.
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WARNING::: This is dangerous. Neither me, nor TheBestCaseScenario take ANY responsibility over what you do with this. Safety 1st!