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« on: November 28, 2012, 05:46:52 AM »
i need to coat a few plastic foundations.. whats the easiest way  with a limited amount of bees wax on hand..
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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2012, 07:54:02 AM »
How much is a few pc's and how much is limited wax. 
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2012, 09:46:27 AM »
Heat wax in microwave and brush on with paint brush. Next time buy waxed coated plastic.
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2012, 11:43:58 AM »
thank you.. i bought one of those shamrock mating quad nucs and they recommend to coat the frames..
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2012, 03:40:08 PM »
Quote from: adamant on November 28, 2012, 11:43:58 AM
thank you.. i bought one of those shamrock mating quad nucs and they recommend to coat the frames..

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« Reply #5 on: November 28, 2012, 04:05:56 PM »
Jim . I am just looking to raise a few for me and some friends .
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« Reply #6 on: November 28, 2012, 04:29:48 PM »
 IMO If I was going to raise a few Queens 1-100 why not look in to a full frame system Huh





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