Thread: Triton the truth! conned a country

Originally Posted by DanM

Please buy a car off me!

In short TRITON are probably one of the few honest companies by not putting a place of manufacture on their product

Have you read the whole comment??? Using the above comment in isolation is ridiculous.

The point I am making is that it is rare for a product marked as made in Japan or Germany not to contain parts made in other countries. Often the tool is merely assembled in the stated "country of manufacture". Hence I would argue that the label is not THAT representative in the 21st century where most parts are made in China, India or Taiwan!

Also how do you label a router with a German gearbox, taiwanese bearings that is assembled in China??? It really isnt that simple as you make it out to sound Dan. :eek:

And NO I am not interested in buying a car from you, I am quite happy with my Benz.

Marios

PS Gumby is right, the Triton instructions are amongst the best. Also if all else fails you have the video!

I'm with you, Gumby. Reading this thread I was reminded of an old computer joke. Substituting "Triton" for "computer" in the last line would go a long way to explaining some of the posts in this thread

"Word Perfect Technical support; may I help you?"

"Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect."
"What sort of trouble?"
"Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."
"Went away?"
"They disappeared."
"Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"
"Nothing."
"Nothing?"
"It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."
"Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out?"
"How do I tell?"
"Can you see the C:\ prompt on the screen?"
"What's a sea-prompt?"
"Never mind. Can you move the cursor around on the screen?"
"There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type."
"Does your monitor have a power indicator?"
"What's a monitor?"
"It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV. Does it have a little light that tells you when it's on?"
"I don't know."
"Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that?"
....."Yes, I think so."
"Great! Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall."
....."Yes, it is."
"When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one?"
"No."
"Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."
....."Okay, here it is."
"Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."
"I can't reach it."
"Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is?"
"No."
"Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over?"
"Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle-it's because it's dark."
"Dark?"
"Yes-the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."
"Well, turn on the office light then."
"I can't."
"No? Why not?"
"Because there's a power outage."
"A power... A power outage? Aha! Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in?"
"Well, yes. I keep them in the closet."
"Good! Go get them and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."
"Really! Is it that bad?"
"Yes, I'm afraid it is."
"Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them?"
"Tell them you're too stupid to own a computer."

in response to what black said

ive had one for 7 years and had no probs. pity ya couldnt change the angle of the blade though (aka panel saw). router table works good as well.

all I did to get around this was make a second table top for my work centre. I dont use it often but havent had any problems with it

Originally Posted by mickp

in response to what black said



all I did to get around this was make a second table top for my work centre. I dont use it often but havent had any problems with it

what a bloody good idea, glad i (you) thought of it. lol do ya have pic of it? . what did ya make it from? .

Originally Posted by Ian Smith

I'm with you, Gumby. Reading this thread I was reminded of an old computer joke. Substituting "Triton" for "computer" in the last line would go a long way to explaining some of the posts in this thread

Thanks Gumby and Ian. If having to explain my problem or difficulty requires you to conclude that I am "stupid" so be it. Nor did I ever say I was not "doing something wrong." I might agree with you on both counts. However different people in this forum have different skills, different abilities and views. They may not necessarily have woodworking skills. That is why some of us ask questions which you may decide are "stupid." Those with more highly developed communication skills might not use the "stupid" diagnosis. Usually teachers use the word "stupid" when they are frustrated at not yet having found a way to teach this particular person as in the computer story. Cheers, Lads.

Michael,

I have a feeling that the reply to your earlier post was not intended so much toward yourself, but to an on going sereis of posts that seem to have stirring the pot in mind more than asking genuine questions.

Both forum members have been around for quite a while and probably have a fair bit of frustration pent up that lets off at times.

I know that Gumby is very geneorus with his time and advice for genuine queries.

The gist of the joke may be a fair reflection of the feelings of some service staff. Others see customers having difficulty as an ideal oportunity to find weaknesses in product or manuals that can be improved for the betterment of all customers.

I hope that you continue to use this forum as it can be very helpful.

Kindest regards,

Steve

Originally Posted by Michael Breen

Thanks Gumby and Ian. If having to explain my problem or difficulty requires you to conclude that I am "stupid" so be it. Nor did I ever say I was not "doing something wrong." I might agree with you on both counts. However different people in this forum have different skills, different abilities and views. They may not necessarily have woodworking skills. That is why some of us ask questions which you may decide are "stupid." Those with more highly developed communication skills might not use the "stupid" diagnosis. Usually teachers use the word "stupid" when they are frustrated at not yet having found a way to teach this particular person as in the computer story. Cheers, Lads.

Michael, I'm stunned. I've read and re-read my post several times and for the life of me I can't see where you took any offence. I never said or inferred you were stupid or something remotely similar. You asked for some help and I did my best to give it to you.

I've got to say that this sort of stuff has finally got me to the point of saying stuff it. I'm not going any further. Sometimes you just can't win. I try and help where I can, muck around a bit and have a bit of fun. It's just too bloody hard to keep it up without continually getting into trouble.

And its good night from him, and good night from me.

Al