DavesBees
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« on: February 15, 2010, 08:40:26 PM » |
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I hope someone finds this helpful.
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Dracono
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« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2010, 12:21:21 AM » |
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hey thanks for posting this now I have a few new idea's on how to make my top bars.
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Grandma_DOG
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Build it, and they will comb.
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« Reply #2 on: October 26, 2010, 10:28:12 AM » |
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Here are two videos you may find useful for prepping the top bars with comb guides.
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muradulislam
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« Reply #3 on: June 23, 2011, 04:14:33 AM » |
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Thanx for the tip about using string as a guide, i'll definitely use it now and i think it will work great.....
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shane
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« Reply #4 on: January 15, 2012, 08:52:37 AM » |
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when using the cove molding there is a gap between the cove and the top bar have you ever had a problem with shb just looks like a good hiding spot for them what is your thoughts on this thanks for the videos
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DavesBees
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« Reply #5 on: January 17, 2012, 11:09:29 PM » |
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Shane,
That is a great question. I haven’t had a problem with SHB at all but you have a good point. My bees fill the holes with propolis. There is a similar molding that is simply a triangle and perhaps called corner molding that works just as well. I used the cove molding because it was what I found at the store. I am now in Maine and SHB will not be a problem for me but I haven’t checked out the stores to see what they have either. I think you might be better off with the corner molding if SHB are a problem in your area as the cove molding may very well offer a hiding place. Good call!
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« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2012, 05:16:57 PM » |
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I believe it's called "chamfer molding" pronounced kamfur. You can buy it in 8 ft strips 3/4 x 3/4 inch
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« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2012, 01:33:34 PM » |
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My home store didn't carry the chamfer/corner molding that is solid. So I bought some 1x2. Ripped it in half to get 1x1 (actually 3/4x3/4) and then ripped that at a 45° resulting in solid triangle molding.
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DavesBees
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« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2012, 05:49:34 PM » |
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You will save a nice chunk of change doing it yourself and I encourage that but... I make the assumption that folks do not have the resources to make their own. I also assume that if one has the resources they will use them. Chamfer, corner, or cove molding and the other methods such as string, or dowels are for those of us with few resources.
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Captkaoss
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« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2012, 11:47:53 PM » |
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Thank you for the information, getting ready to start building my first hive in next few days
Ron
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pkalisz
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« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2013, 09:02:31 PM » |
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Thanks for all of your videos - they are helpful.
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