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« on: August 14, 2012, 11:59:34 AM » |
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Where are some places besides the big namebrand suppliers that you use for woodenware, comb, etc.
Getting ready to order from hivebodies.com for some deep and medium supers.
Just seeing what others used.
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« Reply #1 on: August 14, 2012, 12:38:35 PM » |
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Look on E-BAY
There an amish outfit that sels the whole hive for $240. FREE SHIPPING
Looks like a good deal to me.
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« Reply #2 on: August 14, 2012, 02:42:26 PM » |
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Mann Lake Ltd. http://www.mannlakeltd.com/FREE SHIPPING - Free shipping applies to most orders placed from this catalog over $100 sent standard ground service within the lower 48 states. BEE HAPPY Jim 134  |
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« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2012, 04:32:47 PM » |
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« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2012, 06:34:31 PM » |
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If you live in New England http://humbleabodesinc.com/S&H may kill you from Windson,Maine BEE HAPPY Jim 134 |
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« Reply #5 on: August 14, 2012, 09:00:21 PM » |
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Depending on shipping, these guys might be worth a look in your area. http://www.westernbee.com/Western Bee SupplyI buy budget woodenware from Mann Lake and the bees haven't filed any complaints about the looks yet.  |
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« Reply #6 on: August 14, 2012, 10:32:06 PM » |
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When I consider time of assembly, painting and annual upkeep my preferred option is Rossman's cypress. I can glue and screw email and put them in the yard. No paint, no maintenance and I get years of service out of them. Shipping is moot since Fred has a truck at both the spring and fall GBA meetings or I can always do a pick up.
I can beat his prices though even buying my own cypress if I don't factor in my time but it's a wash if I do.
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« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2013, 03:20:35 PM » |
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Drive around town just before garbage pick up. Take all the old drawers out of any cabinets you find and use them for boxes.
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« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2013, 08:51:08 PM » |
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PRICE AND SHIPPING MANN LAKE IS MINE. FREE SHIPPING OVER $100 ....DO THE MATH!!!
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« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2013, 10:44:08 AM » |
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My garage is where everything besides frames comes from. I can build a deep for around $3-4 or so.
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« Reply #10 on: March 26, 2013, 12:31:49 PM » |
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I build everything myself including the frames.
I buy the foundation.
I build hives from Pine, cypress, cedar, red and white oak
I build Nucs, 8 and 10 frame Langstroth hives, and a kenyan top bar hive.
Gives this ole man something to do.
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« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2013, 10:23:27 PM » |
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I have learned to stick with the main companies. Lot less headache!
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« Reply #12 on: April 16, 2013, 04:39:43 PM » |
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I try to buy as much as I can at one time so I can barter on the price.
If you dont mind assembeling them yourself then you can buy them by the pallet and save some bucks. I have done this with friends as well, we get together and buy 5-6 grand worth at a time and save a lot of money...
If you can go to a dealer the next state over to avoid sales tax...
This year after reading a post here about a new box jig I am thinking on making them myself...
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« Reply #13 on: April 18, 2013, 12:44:24 PM » |
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It takes a minimum of woodworking skills to make serviceable hives. If you have the time and a little equipment, that is the cheapest way to go.
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