If the foundation has two corners cut out, those are typically put on the bottom. Those are so the bees have holes to climb through to the other side. But I know some guys that cut those in the top also. Other than that they are not directional
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 thankyou. Tried looking at cut edge. Looked as though they could have been tilted slightly. Reworking some of the stuff I acquired.
Lol. I bet you constantly mumble I got to clean this crap up same as I do. Right now I am building some feeder shim insulation boards, in the middle of the shop, and there's a barrel of honey sitting right in front of the door. Someday I'll get more organized
Wow, well done! I usually just scrape them and leave that stuff in there but they don't take to it very well. You plan is much better for the bees. I wonder if you could just dip the whole thing and skip the roller part though
dipping would work, but you have to scrape the wax off the sides that go in the frame so it will go all the way in or it buckles. I am working on a heated spray gun, one more project on a long list.
I have about 900 to do and am thinking about making a copper pipe with several holes drilled in it and closed at the end so I can just shove the foundations thru to be cleaned. have pressure washed a few hundred but it's slow and have to stand all day and wear a frogman's suit.
I wasnt impressed with pressure washing them. this works good, but takes a lot of air. I think you would have trouble supplying enough air to be able to run them through like you want. you have to hit each cell to get it to clear
tried a pressure washer, still have to get the water out. thats when I used the air, and it cleaned them better. I dont have time to load up foundation and haul it to town to clean it. it would be cheaper to buy it new
That's great,but I keep my old wax to melt down and relax with. Your old wax is gone.
I scraped all the comb off first to get to the foundation
It there a right-side up for the foundation’s?
If the foundation has two corners cut out, those are typically put on the bottom. Those are so the bees have holes to climb through to the other side. But I know some guys that cut those in the top also. Other than that they are not directional
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 thankyou. Tried looking at cut edge. Looked as though they could have been tilted slightly. Reworking some of the stuff I acquired.
Just dip foundation in wax. Preheated. On cold too much wax will stick.
I might start doing that this winter. I will have lots of them to do at one time
Thanks for the tip! I've not had much luck with pressure washer either. BTW you practice the same kind of shop organization I do.
Lol. I bet you constantly mumble I got to clean this crap up same as I do. Right now I am building some feeder shim insulation boards, in the middle of the shop, and there's a barrel of honey sitting right in front of the door. Someday I'll get more organized
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 that’s the problem-can’t get around to straightening up before you’re into another mess making project lol.
Lovevit !! Thanks for sharing .🐝safe and keep your smoker lit!!!
Konrad
thanks
Thank you for sharing this. I was wondering how I was going to get those bits out.
Glad it helped you. You don't need them perfectly clean, just enough to get wax to stick to the top
That is a really good idea! It makes cleaning and waxing them easy.
I think so too!
Wow, well done! I usually just scrape them and leave that stuff in there but they don't take to it very well. You plan is much better for the bees. I wonder if you could just dip the whole thing and skip the roller part though
dipping would work, but you have to scrape the wax off the sides that go in the frame so it will go all the way in or it buckles. I am working on a heated spray gun, one more project on a long list.
Thank you Harris! It's a great tool you've demonstrated. Running to hardware store to get one!
Glad it was helpful!
Ahhh Plastic. My Favorite.Tough Stuff
it sure takes less time
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 yes and it last alot better
Hi Harris! Could you please tell us what brand is your air nozzle?
I have no idea, probably Harbor freight. any should work if it has a cone with a smaller hole. it dose take a lot of air, but works well
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 Tank you!
I've been cleaning plastic frames with air for a few years. It works great but the compressor has a hard time keeping up with the demand.
yes it dose. I try to have a few other things going on in the shop so I can let it recover. some day I will have a 2 stage compressor
Oh hey, AND it’s with a tool I have! Bravo! Thanks
Glad it helped
Oh yeah
thanks
Nice hack!
Way better than water. But it does take a lot of air
@@harrisjoubertwithsleepycre1924 I got woman for that LOL
I really needed this video today.. thanks
yea, it doesnt get them all, but helps a bunch
I have about 900 to do and am thinking about making a copper pipe with several holes drilled in it and closed at the end so I can just shove the foundations thru to be cleaned. have pressure washed a few hundred but it's slow and have to stand all day and wear a frogman's suit.
I wasnt impressed with pressure washing them. this works good, but takes a lot of air. I think you would have trouble supplying enough air to be able to run them through like you want. you have to hit each cell to get it to clear
Harris, how much PSI is needed for cleaning? Thank you in advance for your kind response.
I run it at 110, but you could play with it to see if you could get it done with less
Why not use a hot water,pressure in a car wash, faster,cheaper,and cleaner.
tried a pressure washer, still have to get the water out. thats when I used the air, and it cleaned them better. I dont have time to load up foundation and haul it to town to clean it. it would be cheaper to buy it new