Uncapper

[leechmann]

Has anyone ever used the sideliner uncappper. I just watched a video as it was being used. Seemed like it worked great. TThe price is a little hefty too. Any opinions?

[rdy-b]

  heres a tip-COWEN is going to put a uncapper  on the market similar to there handy man uncapper-but the new one-you dont crank it-and the price is at $1900 -comes out in may -if you are going to spend money in that ballpark buy something
that you can grow with-as far as the uncapper you ask about -i know a guy that has one and he says it is ok-of course after spending the money for it and paying freight-(only ships freight) he is not about to admit that it is just a toy-you can Email cowen or call them-and talk about what the new unit is all about -if you need a link let me know   RDY-B

   http://www.cowenmfg.com/

    RDY-B

[leechmann]

Thanks RDY-B , if you don't mind, I could use the link.
 
Thanks again

[Jim 134]

Have look at chain uncapper

http://www.maxantindustries.com/uncapping.html

Maxant Combo Unit

 

   BEE HAPPY Jim 134  

[ONTARIO BEEKEEPER]

I have the Maxant chain un-capper.  It works well, but can be a little rough on new drawn comb. I'm still looking for a spinner to put under it, but can't find anything used in Ontario.

[rdy-b]

yes the Maxant is a good unit mine sets ontop of the cappings spinner and feeds a sixty frame radial-the only thing about the Maxant is after i got it -i had to switch all my supper  frames from plastic to wood -the plastic frames Bow and dont allow for even cuts on both sides -the back side was cleaned of down to foundation-so it took several thousands of dollars of new wood frames to get the system at optimum performance-these are things people need to know -your system needs to be compatible every piece of equipment you buy has direct effect on your whole operation-RDY-B