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2) "We have some online class in say wiring technique. Where there will be a lecture of sorts, assignments, and grading!"

This is an excellent idea. I'd be happiest if you began with the simple part (45 degree angle) in brief, and then ventured into planning the wiring of the tree, which direction to wire (e.g.,clockwise?) and its relation to planned branch movement, double-wiring vs heavier guage, crossing the front of the trunk (a no-no to Liporace), anchoring techniques, etc.

In short, all the stuff that hasn't stuck quite right in my past learning and experience.

Perhaps we could make dowel trees to practice our wiring on for this purpose.

That would be a class that I'd love to be a part of!

3-Dec-2003	#25
Bart Thomas(deceased) Perpetual Novice Join Date: Jun-2003 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Country: United States USDA Zone: 6 AHS Heat Zone: 5 Posts: 1,367	2) "We have some online class in say wiring technique. Where there will be a lecture of sorts, assignments, and grading!" This is an excellent idea. I'd be happiest if you began with the simple part (45 degree angle) in brief, and then ventured into planning the wiring of the tree, which direction to wire (e.g.,clockwise?) and its relation to planned branch movement, double-wiring vs heavier guage, crossing the front of the trunk (a no-no to Liporace), anchoring techniques, etc. In short, all the stuff that hasn't stuck quite right in my past learning and experience. Perhaps we could make dowel trees to practice our wiring on for this purpose. That would be a class that I'd love to be a part of!