Japanese Triton training DVD

**TritonJapan** · 30th October 2005, 08:21 PM

Just a quick update on the Japanese Training DVD.

Actually, it is not a Triton training DVD, I thought that would be too narrow a market. It is now a table saw training DVD, that happens to be filmed using a Triton.

We have shot and edited the main bits. Produced the computer animations to help explain what kickback is, what a riving knife is and some other features.

Have also added a section on the dust collection system, and in particular, how to attach the dust bag.

There is a seperate chapter on safety glasses, masks, ear protection and of course the Powered Respirator

We just need to shoot the introduction put it all together and then do some market testing.

This will be the first in a series of DVDs aimed at introducing the basic use of tools. Routers, chain saws, welders etc. The sort of stuff that usually gets taken up after a mate lets you use his once or twice, to get you over the initial jitters.

My grandfather, Theo, was a train driver. I had a bar stool in his shed in Box Hill, with my own bench space, a small tack hammer, carpenter's folding ruler and an old screwdriver that I took great pleasure in in grinding down on a hand powered grinding wheel to make sparks. I now realise that that spot was not for my development, but to keep me in one position long enough to let him do what it was that he wanted to.

Theo grew up in the Mallee, the son of a returned soldier who was a farmer. I loved the stories of ingenuity he told about how Uncle Barney was able to work out how much timber was needed to build a shearing shed on a scrap of wood, or how his grandfather, a blacksmith had a foul temper, resulting in frquent outbursts, one of which somehow ended in the cat losing the rest of its remaining lives.

In the culture that Theo grew up in, one that seems to be dissappearing, you learned many of your skills on the job, out of necessity. Some things worked, like making car gaskets out of cardboard, others didn't, like Uncle Barney's attempt at painting the side of a house with a shoddy ladder. That one killed him.

In older cultures, Japanese or European, instead of the jacks of all trades that were required in the pioneering cultures, specialists were called for. There is too much of Theo in me for that. I have no desire to be perfect at anything, I want to be able to do a stack of things reasonably well.

Just finished reading an autobiography of an Aussie that epitomised the attitude of learning as much as you can, and trying your hand at a wide range of things. R.M.Williams. The book is "Beneath Whose Hand", I recommend it if you are into that sort of thing.

I digress.

The material in the DVD is going to be pretty boring to most forum readers. There are 2 reasons for this. First is it covers the very basics that most of us have conquered. Second is because it is in Japanese. Mind you the actor (yours truely) is Australian and after looking at the rough discs, there is too much of him! Like George before me, I see the biggest contribution that Triton can make to woodworking is to bring the skill and ability needed to start achieving results that please you within the reach of the inexperienced or novice.

If there are any experienced Tritoneers (Demonstrators or not) who would be willing to have a look at the rough cut, without the introduction or safety and dust collection parts, and e-mail through your feedback, I would appreciate your input.

When you are too involved in the production, you can miss some obvious blunders.

This disc will only go for about an hour. This way I can keep the retail price fairly low, and being a DVD, the finished product will allow the viewer to jump straight to the chapter they are interested in.

Send an e-mail with your postal address if you would like to help. I would appreciate your feedback.

Kindest regards,

Steve

**WiZeR** · 31st October 2005, 01:58 AM

so this wont be in english language at all?

**TritonJapan** · 31st October 2005, 10:40 AM

I hope to be able to add an English Narration, or produce an English version. In production, I have deliberately avoided talking and demonstrating at the same time, instead opting for a voice over. This way, by shooting a seperate introduction and safety scene, we can replace the narration with an English one and voila, and English DVD.

I have started with the Japanese version first, as I see that as being more urgent. There is a plethora of quality woodworking material in English, however very little in Japanese.

I also face the very real constraint of an incredibly limited budget.

The use of computer animations I have found great. They simplify things a lot, and of course can be used in any language DVD.

A few forum members have kindly volunteered their editorial services and so by late next week we may start to receive some feedback. Making this DVD is turning out to be a lot like building my house. Most of the work is in the design and planning and when we actually get to putting it together, we suddenly realiste that it would be a bit better if we added........... Always the case.

Hence The intention is not to make an all inclusive single DVD, but the first of a series that can be added to as time goes by.

Steve

**hubbabubba** · 1st November 2005, 03:14 PM

Way to go Steve,
A novice like me needs something that explains all the basics. I really hope you do well, make millions and produce an english series.

HB

**Stuart** · 1st November 2005, 09:56 PM

Fire one my way - email to follow.

**Gumby** · 7th November 2005, 11:14 PM

They arrived today steve and I've had a look at the first one. I'm very impressed. You even have a crosscut sled in there...I almost cried with joy.

Only comment so far is that a Triton shirt might have been nice (no pony tail required though

) but the conent is better than the original and i love those diagrams. I'll have a look at part 2 and get back to you.

**TritonJapan** · 8th November 2005, 10:42 PM

Gumby,

Thanks for taking the time to review what we have put together.

Gratitude and appreciation to other volunteers too. There has been some great feedback that will lead to some scenes being re-shot.

Though I live in my Triton shirt, Drivers Licence, Alien registration card, all in faithful Triton colours, I am aiming for the DVD series to reach a broader audience than just existing or prospective Tritoneers.

To increase the congregation one must do more than preach to the converted!

I am hoping that many, if not all of the techniques apply to any table saw. Not all table saws have the captive push stick, pressure fingers etc, however the footage should still be relevant to those who are yet to see the orange light.

In following DVDs, I will increase the level of difficulty, getting into joints and jigs. Each DVD will be close to an hour. Anything over an hour gets too much.

My non-woodworking Mum pointed out that the timber I cut had not been marked out. Theo, her Dad, used to always mark out what was scrap, good, face side, face edge, etc. None of the pieces I cut had this. I get the feeling from her observation that I was not the only child who was delegated to the stool in his shed!

I thought this was a good point. In a later DVD, I am tempted to do a split screen shot, one of marking out a tennon, the other screen setting and cutting a tennon. The two tasks take about the same time, so this should highlight one of the advantages of using mechanised equipment.

Thanks again Gumby et al.

Kindest regards,

Steve

**Gumby** · 8th November 2005, 11:13 PM

Originally Posted by TritonJapan

Though I live in my Triton shirt, Drivers Licence, Alien registration card, all in faithful Triton colours, I am aiming for the DVD series to reach a broader audience than just existing or prospective Tritoneers.
Steve

I still think you'd look better in a Triton shirt and a pony tail

**ele__13** · 9th November 2005, 08:26 AM

are u offering for the job gumby????

**Stuart** · 9th November 2005, 09:42 PM

gumby's ponytail is too long- he'd have to shorten it, otherwise it'd look too dangerous. bloody middle aged hippys.

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