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« on: March 02, 2009, 05:39:37 PM » |
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Anybody got a good source for a small roll?.... google is not working for me.....
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« Reply #1 on: March 02, 2009, 05:44:17 PM » |
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I got my local hardware store to order me a roll. I think it was 24" x 50' for less than $20.
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« Reply #2 on: March 02, 2009, 06:00:00 PM » |
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Steve,
What was the name of the store? I think I have looked everywhere and ended up buy some from Betterbee. I believe I used #8 though instead of #5.
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« Reply #3 on: March 02, 2009, 06:16:19 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2009, 07:11:44 PM » |
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My local hardware store is independent of a chain. I don't know the size number but I am talking about 1/8" mesh.
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« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2009, 10:53:17 AM » |
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Steve,
What was the name of the store? I think I have looked everywhere and ended up buy some from Betterbee. I believe I used #8 though instead of #5.
Educate me! When you talk about #8 or #5 hardware cloth what size are you talking about in inch grid/wires to the inch? cundald |
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« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2009, 10:59:09 AM » |
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#8 is 8 per inch or 1/8"
#5 is 5 per inch or 1/5"
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2009, 12:05:26 PM » |
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My local independent hardware store has all the different sizes of hardware cloth in stock and they sell it by the foot. It is worth asking around.
#8 is good for screen bottom boards, #4 for mouse excluders, and #5 for pollen traps. Assuming not small cell bees.
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« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2009, 12:39:53 PM » |
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My local independent hardware store has all the different sizes of hardware cloth in stock and they sell it by the foot. It is worth asking around.
#8 is good for screen bottom boards, #4 for mouse excluders, and #5 for pollen traps. Assuming not small cell bees.
What would you suggest for use under jars feeders, I am planning designing a feeder arrangement that permits me to feed them thru holes in a top cover but prevents them from coming up thru. cundald |
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« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2009, 12:43:59 PM » |
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What would you suggest for use under jars feeders, I am planning designing a feeder arrangement
that permits me to feed them thru holes in a top cover but prevents them from coming up thru.
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« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2009, 01:01:13 PM » |
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As Robo mentioned, use #8 (1/8" squares) when you want to restrict the movement of your bees. If you make your own woodenware, use #8 hardware cloth on your screened bottomboards, ventilated inner covers, and to cover the feeding holes cut in a solid inner cover where you're going to use feeding jars or pails. Also, you can use #8 to screen the entrance when you're transporting your colony.
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