Peret Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thank you for asking if I downloaded Turbo book, and I have not. I have little interest in someone who writes immature articles about blowing up coffee cans in their backyard. I am a seasoned pyrotechnist who is interested in the art and science of inventing and producing fabulous fireworks. I have a vested interest. IS THERE ANYONE on the same page? Wow, you sound like you should be over on Passfire with all the other great experts. I feel so honored that you took the trouble to register here and speak with us unschooled amateurs to lead us into the paths of righteousness. Incidentally, I looked real hard in Turbo Pyro for the bit about blowing up coffee cans in the backyard, since it sounds like something more on my level than shell making, but it doesn't seem to be included in my edition. I don't suppose - is it possible - you're referring to a different publication than the one from Skylighter that the rest of us were discussing? I only ask because, you not having downloaded it nor read it, you may not know what you're talking about and I'd hate for someone here to jump up and call you a confounded idiot with an ego problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 Thank you for asking if I downloaded Turbo book, and I have not. I have little interest in someone who writes immature articles about blowing up coffee cans in their backyard. I am a seasoned pyrotechnist who is interested in the artand science of inventing and producing fabulous fireworks. I have a vested interest. IS THERE ANYONE on the same page? you are an idiot (how did that feel?) you aren't qualified to be mentioned in the same conversation with Ned. Become a PGI Grand Master, write a hundred or so helpful articles (and get paid to do it) then come back and tell us how great you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mumbles Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I'd chalk that up to a misunderstanding for now. Turbopyro is a tutorial handbook and project kit promoted and distributed by Skylighter. While perhaps not the best prices, most people know of them and have probably purchased there at some point or another. They teamed up with Ned Gorski, the 2006 PGI Grandmaster, to write a series of tutorials over the last few years. They've arranged a number of them into this project kit with handbook. The owner of Skylighter seemed impressed with this website, and agreed to distribute it here without the need to buy the kit itself. It walks you step by step through making classical items such as wheels, bottle rockets, fountains, sparklers, spinning/flying devices, and eventually a small shell. I didn't see any mentions of flash, whistle, or anything approaching a destructive device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algenco Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 (edited) I apologize to the board for my comment. I have the priviledge of being a member of BGP with Ned, and the honor to call him friend. You'll not find anyone more willing to help Edited June 16, 2011 by Algenco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tradami Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Hello everyone! My name is Daniel and I'm new here. (As you can probably tell). Is this PDF something that has to be bought or just downloaded? Either way, can someone give me a link? I apologize if the answer is in the open and I just don't see it. I'm not new to forums however I am new as a pyro. Although while I am new, I'm also well educated. I didn't seem to find an "Introduction" thread either. I couldn't find it in the downloads section. Edited June 29, 2011 by tradami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PYRO666 Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 (edited) do u happen to have the book of pyro u can send by chance.Over the last few weeks, I've talked with Harry Gilliam and his programmer, Brian, several times. We've arrived at an agreement that should benefit ALL of us. Our mutual intent is to provide beginners with a safe, modern, and easy-to-follow method to get into the hobby of Amateur Pyrotechnics. And the Turbo Pyro book/kit looks to be the first venture to that end. It's been a long time since Tom Peregrin wrote his book, "Introductory Practical Pyrotechnics", and some of the information within it is now dated. It still remains a very good resource, however it IS expensive. Pyrotechnics Publishing is a VERY small market, and printing costs are phenomenal for a small run of only a few hundred (or a few dozen) books. With the release of this PDF, it is hoped that more people will become interested in Pyrotechnics. And power, lies within numbers. The Federal government is continuing to violate our rights to enjoy life, all in the name of "what's good for us". Please add your comments. I know a lot of us are FAR beyond the beginner stage, and I suspect that will be the main reason many won't download it. But if that's the case, please add a note why, if you don't mind? Thank you! Edited July 5, 2011 by PYRO666 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dagabu Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 do u happen to have the book of pyro u can send by chance. Nope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stckmndn Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 So it's a troll? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hegilliam Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Hey, this is just a NEW update on Turbo Pyro and how to get it for about $125 off. If you go to the Skylighter.com website, and opt-in to the newsletter there, (even if you did it before and are already on the list), you will receive a several videos over a few days. At the end of the sequence, you can grab Turbo Pyro a the special price. Harry GilliamChief Cook & Bottlewasherhttp://www.Skylighter.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielC Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I downloaded it after buying the kit from Skylighter. It is very informative and really offers a step by step practical start into pyrotechnics. I think a lot of folks never get into pyro because of the lack of quality instruction. You can ask questions on forums all day long. It seems for every 10 pyros you get 20 different opinions. What makes it work well is that It slowly builds up solid technique to continually build on. After all, it is what got me hooked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warthog Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Gee, I paid for this one. At least I got the kit and chems though. This is how I got started doing this stuff last May. Between Harry and Ned, I have gone from knowing nothing about this hobby to lobbing 6-8" shells without problem and making all my own stuff from scratch. I only wish I had gotten it sooner in life. I wasted 48 years lighting expensive commercial fireworks that did ALMOST what I wanted them to do. Now, I make my own that do exactly what I want them to do, with my favorite colors and inserts. It had changed my life for the better. As Ned told me once in an email, "Everyone needs a creative way to express themselves" and this is mine for sure. ANYONE who thinks Ned is something less than an absolute gentleman and complete pyrotechnical EXPERT is someone who is at least two fries short of a Happy Meal IMO. Ned and Harry both are two of the best that this hobby ever produced. Edited November 7, 2011 by warthog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolf749 Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 Ah pyrotechnics, what could be more fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryann Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 Is this still available to download? I can't find it in the download section guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccherry Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Is this still available to download? I can't find it in the download section guys. me either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmicsunset Posted June 9, 2012 Share Posted June 9, 2012 (edited) [edit] but seriously, I think that Visser document is the best thing I've found. This collection would take a couple years to read through and many of the documents are old and highly technical. You might as well read the complete set of military manuals while you're at it. Edited June 11, 2012 by Mumbles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowcat1969 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 TurboPyro is how I really got into true pyro.....I bought it from the initial offering. Have been building tools, collecting chemicals and reading, reading, reading as well as practicing incessantly ever since. Just haven't ever gotten on here and registered before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phornight Posted August 18, 2012 Share Posted August 18, 2012 I can't wait to get started.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alientime Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I havent downloaded it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roberto Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks for the link Time to start reading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcro Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I'm lives in Sweden and can not longer order from Harrys company "Skylight. Makes me angry when it shud be so hard to find supplyes to my hobby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voldemortism Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 No i havent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klofutaric Posted January 15, 2013 Share Posted January 15, 2013 Is this book still available for download or should we buy it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marks265 Posted January 16, 2013 Share Posted January 16, 2013 No I haven't and no I won't.....ever Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2tofu Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 could not find the "introductions" thread so this is my first post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schroedinger Posted January 31, 2013 Share Posted January 31, 2013 (edited) Is the Turbo Pyro book the one, you can just download from Skylighter, which shows how to make 10 different devices and all these basic things? Or is there an other book too? If not, why does everyone write that it isn't free? Edited February 1, 2013 by schroedinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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