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Here's another image, of how to construct a trunk line or give a branch movement.
This was also something I struggled understanding early on. In a zig-zag fashion you choose alternating shoots to establish the curves.

Very basic, but you got to start somewhere.

Mitchell that is the perfect answer to Sticks in pots . I like your thinking with the broom too.

The mrs reckons I would not know one end of a broom from the other.

I have an ear ache to go with the one I will have on friday with my answer

Again I like your thinking there.Pup

gday guys
mitchell love the way you do these demo's they show the new guy's and gal's the basics love it good work
cheers dean

Mitchell,
Nice animation to demonstrate an important point.
Keep it up.
Jerry

Great stuff mate! And the fact that your wish is to help beginners.. I tip my hat to you champ!

NS

Thanks for the comments guys. I shall try and continue them, any input would be appreciated as to themes.

far out that is an awesome way of explaining that thanks mate straight to bookmarks.

Thanks Dragonland_88

I'm working on another about wiring that should be much better, hopefully done soon.

Mitchell wrote:Thanks Dragonland_88

I'm working on another about wiring that should be much better, hopefully done soon.

Make sure it clear and concise, Bounce idea off me if you wish

One other i Really want to see , is a good graphic on the internal structure / layers of a tree, eg
Heartwood, Sapwood, Cambium, Phloem, Bark ( anything else I have forgotten) ?

Like this one here http://www.arborday.org/trees/treeguide/anatomy.cfm
but in a form we can republish on AB.

Ken

Excellent