Laser Machine Eye protection

[Want2build1]

ok, to make it easier for people to get info in the future, I'll start another thread here about eye protection for lasers cutting

I think everyone should know the laser can blind you instantly, worst case direct, but reflected or scattered beam can be just as bad.

I recenty bought a 50w 30cmx50cm Chinese machine.

There are no safety features on any of the panels that open !
That includes the tube panel, and the cutting area lid.

I double check the laser is powered down before opening anything.

With this in mind ... who has safety goggles ?

It's not mentioned in the manual, or on any forums I've read through so far ?
I don't get it ?

I've seen varying prices from £30 to £hundreds for the far infrared range laser spec of our machines

How do you know if the cheap ones work ? untill it's too late !

I thought about getting a pair, and seeing if I could cut paper, with the goggles between the beam and the paper ? would this prove anything ?


So, has anyone got any they use ?
How much and from where ?

any other views on this, please reply :)