SH-350 Mirror alignment

[Wolfster]

Hi,
Thanks for the reply.

To be honest I’m pretty sure it’s user error!
It’s difficult to get the laser tube central on the first mirror (to high) then I just can’t seem to get the beam parallel on the second mirror with at least 5mm or so movement at each extremity of Y axis travel.
Any advice would be appreciated.
Thanks

[andy_con]

Ivery aligned a few lasers in my time ;-)

[Wolfster]

Very impressive! I assume you don’t live near Dover ;) Unfortunately your picture serves to make me look even more inept!

[andy_con]

Im in essex so three if not more hours away, sorry

[Wolfster]

Im in essex so three if not more hours away, sorry

No problem, sorry to ask!

[andy_con]

post some detailed close up photos, a picture speaks 1000 words

[Wolfster]

Sorry for the delay, I've been having some work done to the house which took over my garage (aka workshop).

I spent another 4 hours or so trying to nail the alignment but to no avail. I have make some mdf laser tube mounts to get the laser tube better centred on the first mirror but still have a lot of movement as the laser travels. I have uploaded a video to youtube and attached pictures.

I must be doing something fundamentally wrong. I've not been able to use the laser for weeks now. :(

Link to video https://youtu.be/1ngpmipR4YM