The beam output end of the laser tube shines through a beam combiner (greenish gold circle) and is then reflected toward the front of the machine by the diagonal mirror (at right). The third thing (mounted on two black plates with two spring-loaded brass screws) is an ordinary red laser pointer, which is combined with the invisible main beam so you can see where it hits the work surface.

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