Triton Users Group - September 15

[barrysumpter]

Hail Tritoneers !

Its a new financial year with a new committee leadership. We've got a new Newsletter Editor and a New WebMaster. So watch this space for a sample of each. Lots of new and interesting things happening. Come along and enjoy.

Holmesglen TAFE
Building 3
Opens 9am starts 9:30am
Sunday 15th September 2002


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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer
Triton Woodworkers Club Holmenglen (http://home.iprimus.com.au/stu_lou/triton/index.html)

[This message has been edited by barrysumpter (edited 01 September 2002).]

[Kev Y.]

Barry, welcome back..


Kev.

[barrysumpter]

Hi Kev,

Thanks, mate. It's good to be back.



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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer
Triton Woodworkers Club Holmesglen (http://home.iprimus.com.au/stu_lou/triton/index.html)

[mikmaz1]

hi barry ,there may be new and interesting things happening but how about welcoming visitors when they come for the first time?
i went to the s.a. club a few months ago and didnt get spoken to all night! i was most disgusted and will never be back again, their loss!!!!!!!!
mik.

Originally posted by barrysumpter:
Hail Tritoneers !

Its a new financial year with a new committee leadership. We've got a new Newsletter Editor and a New WebMaster. So watch this space for a sample of each. Lots of new and interesting things happening. Come along and enjoy.

Homesglen TAFE
Building 3
Opens 9am starts 9:30am
Sunday 15th September 2002

[coastie]

Bazza:
Do you know where you live?
Is it Holmesglen,or Homesglen as on the banner of the Tritoneer?

[barrysumpter]

Excellent!

Thanks for that Coastie.
Well spotted.

I've got a position open on the committee for Newletter Editors Assistant - Proof Reader and Webmasters Assistant - Proof Reader.

It would be 100% web based work and two hours a month.

Have a thing about it and let me now.



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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer
Triton Woodworkers Club Holmesglen (http://www.ubeaut.biz/triton.html)

[ubeaut]

Maybe if you were in Victoria where they know how to greet and talk to people this wouldn't have happened. Homesglen is in Victoria where they know how to treat people right.

I must admit however, that there does seem to be a bit of a difference between the Triton clubs and Woodturning or General Woodworking Clubs. I have done demonstrations and presentations for all 3 types of club and find the Woodturners as a whole to be great, General woodworkers similar with maybe a little less enthusiasm, but the Tritoneers, I have so far found to be a completely different mob.

Definitely not as friendly or willing to accept an outsider, even a bit closed with other members, with little or no interaction between members at the meetings I have attended. This may be because they were reasonably new clubs and they were still feeling their way. Maybe it is because a different type of person is involved, but whatever it is there definitely isn't the same atmosphere of friendliness and camaraderie.

I must admit that so far I have come away from their meetings with a cold empty feeling (and not because it is winter or I'm hungry).

Just my observations so far.

Cheers - Neil http://ubb.ubeaut.com.au/ubb/smile.gif

[barrysumpter]

g'day Mik,

Welcome to Triton and this Forum.

Thanks for the heads up. I've just asked one of my officers to be responsable for this issue. And I'll be sure to make more of an effort as well.

I love watching Aussie Rules but have absolutely nothing to say to a true-blue dinky-dye fan. I certainly admire their dedication but simply can't relate to something they've probably grown up with all their lives. They've got their own songs and language.

This might be a bad example but I hope I've explained myself well enough.

For myself I've only just come to realize that there is more to life than the persuit of technical expertise. Where I've always put my technical expertise first to make a decent living etc...

As compared to coming from the US where 'good ole country folk' will tell a complete stranger their entire lifes story with their first breath. Or sit out on the porch for hours sipping ice tea and not saying a word for hours.

When I first came to Aus I was put in a hotel for 5 days. Noone talked to me or checked in on me. I had a very hard time relating to Australians after that.

I have a motto now... 'If I don't make the effort then no one will'.

Its a bit harsh but it keeps me pushing myself forward no matter the indifference or negative response.

Have another go. Keep trying and don't give up on them or yourself.

Thanks for the post.

All the best.

And I look forward to hearing from you in the future.

Sincerely,
Barry G. Sumpter

[John G]

Hi Barry,
I've just attended my first ever Triton owners club meeting here in Canberra. I didn't join up since I will be moving to Melbourne soon, but I thought I'd go to see what such a club would offer.
Hmmm...
Actually, I would be a @&$%# to winge, considering they are volunteering their time. It was amusing when the Triton router broke midway though a demo (not for them I'm sure! and I noted the Triton reps were nowhere to be seen!) Are there any reports of the router switch malfunctioning? (the power light was on, but no activity)

Regarding getting spares from Triton, do you recommend ordering through my local hw store, or phoning Triton direct? I get jealous by the number of freebies you seem to score (if I read all your posts correctly), and was hoping Triton would shout me all the little bits of plastic I'm missing.
For example, my triangle is missing the little red, plastic, pressure finger. My local hw quoted me $11(!). At that rate, by the time I replaced everything I may as well buy a new workcentre!
Would Triton just replace it if I went and saw them? Or am I expecting too much of Triton customer service?
Unfortunately, it's a bit far to drive to Cheltenham, so am I doomed to suffer the service level of regional australia?

[barrysumpter]

Hi John,
You can ring them to discuss your issue.
http://www.triton.net.au/contacts.html

If its a missing part from a purchase then ask them to send it to you for no charge.

If its a second hand purchase the prices are cheap, the service is so excellent that they'll mail it to you.

You can chase down your part here: http://www.triton.net.au/sparts.html

Let me know how you go.




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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer
Triton Woodworkers Club Holmesglen (http://www.ubeaut.biz/triton.html)

[Stuart]

And just to add to Barry's reply- when you do move to Melbourne, drop in and say howdy at our club meet!

[DPB]

John, I misplaced the same piece a few weeks back (my fault). I called Triton's customer service informing them I had lost it. They replaced the piece and mailed it to me in two days - NO CHARGE!

I have been very impressed with Triton's consumer service - they've earned my loyalty.


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Woodchuck Canuck
Good luck is the residue of good planning!

[finnster]

Hi all
Im new to woodworking and was lucky enough to win a WC2000 and an extension table in a raffle.
I am interested in learning as much as possible and would like to become involved in the Triton Users Group at Holmesglen.

How do i go about that??

Cheers
Tony

[barrysumpter]

Hi Tony,

Click the hyperlink in my signature.



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Thanks,
Barry G. Sumpter
Proud Tritoneer
Triton Woodworkers Club Holmesglen (http://www.ubeaut.biz/triton.html)

[finnster]

Oooop sorry for the double post above

Thanks barry

[ubeaut]

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