Tom shows formulas, tools and techniques, and shows an easy way to ram composition so that it doesn't puff back in your face. Then Tom Dimock's seminar is on pyro tools , and he shows you the tools and equipment he has developed to help him with his fireworks hobby. Join Tom Perigrin and Skylighter's Harry Gilliam in this 45 minute video that shows the operation of a new star rolling machine. Heavy duty, self-contained apparatus does a wide range of pyro operations, from mixing comp. Harry and Tom show you the various operations, carefully explaining each step.
Nothing is held back.
See a batch of stars made right from the core. Using the study guide from the full length PGI convention course, John covers a wide range of display activities, beginning with the importance of NFPA standards and codes, personal protection, shell discussion, how to load mortars, mortar discussion, site security, how to site racks, how to determine angle, test firing, distances, wind velocity, duties of lead man, smoking and drinking, how fast to shoot, how to handle the sponsor, detecting misfires and what to do, firing in poor weather, clean up, handling and disposal of duds, electric match discussion, how to make yourself so useful that any team will want you. Both videos form a good, basic education for display shooters. This video should be viewed along with the American Pyrotechnic Association's video Celebrate Safely . Discusses various types of mines, mine safety and general characteristics, including sizes and loading.