looking great on the dolly. looking great on the insulation also. I just made 14 covers for my bees of the r5 material vs the r10 and added r 25 to the top.......opened hives after a few months of use on 7 hives and saw zero condensation on the top over the bees so it looks like a winner. thank for the video.
I have had the same results with insulating the hives. It seems like the added insulation at the top keeps moisture down and also seems to reduce the amount of feed needed to make it through the winter. Happy beekeeping!
Great idea using a winch for the lift. I build my own hive bodies and supers and I use cleats instead of cutting into the box for a handle. Also I have some that are traditional. Looks like either would work. Looking forward to your build video with a parts list
I really don't have the skills either but I dove into it to try and save my back. I will be making another video that shows a breakdown of the different parts. It looks like you are into the bee season and I'm chomping at the bit to get started.
Thank you for your comment. I plan on building a 4.0 that I intend to share from start to finish. I can't wait for the harvest this year because the heavy lifting will be done with the lift instead of my back. Good luck on your build.
Wow!! Great unit and I love the scale. You need to market this. There is no one in the US marketing a unit of this quality. Not one that lifts like this. I was forced to go out of country and we still are unless………you market this.😁😁
Wow it's the famous Mike Barry!! I'm retired and don't have the energy or time. It would be nice to see if I had any interest in it. I'm a bit jealous watching you making splits and working the bees I must say. We're still about a month out from starting.
@@billbershinsky4304 well, you find some time and energy and I’ll feature it and see what interest you get. Build a unit I could borrow, and who knows…maybe it flops…….but maybe it doesn’t. 💥
nice video I'm going to make one of these hive lifters , but I have questions. What is the angle for the wheel carriage ? I'm assuming it is 45 degrees , and how far up from the bottom does it start , and how long is the green arms ? thank you for this build video you did a good job
Hey Peter, thank you for your comments and you might want to watch part 2 as I go into more details and answer your questions. Feel free to reach out once you've watched it and let me know if you need more information. Good luck in your build!
You did very well on this . I have few questions if you are ok with that . Are the lifting forks adjustable for 8 or 10 frames??. Also with a hive on the lift up in the air will it rest there on its own or does it want to tilt forward??. With it just standing there on the wheels an the bottom stand what is that degree up an down ??. I like Mikes idea I think he could really help you out an I think you could really go places . I just found your video’s. Also it looks like it travels over the ground pretty well but I know there is never smooth ground that just the way life is . LOL. Thanks
Thank you for your comments. Your first question is a good one, the lift width would have to be modified to lift an 8 frame hive which would be easy to do. I might take that in consideration when I build hive lift 4.0. When you have the lift straight up and down you do need to support the top box by pulling it back into the lift. Once you have the box in the air you can move away from the hive, lower it, and it can then be place on the wheels and will stand on its own. I am away from home for the winter so I will have to tell you the angle of the lift when it is resting naturally. Happy bee keeping!
This is the part from Amazon uxcell R4AZZ Deep Groove Ball Bearing 1/4-inchx3/4-inchx9/32-inchShielded Z2 Lever Bearings 10pcs by uxcell (Unknown Binding) 4.6 out of 5 stars 165 $11.99 Size : 1/4"x3/4"x9/32"
I took a piece of the 1/8" flat bar and mounted it to the lift with two bolts. the bearing mounts on this flat bar and runs in the track of the uni-strut. I will make another video and post it that goes into more detail of the build. I would like to see your finished product when you get done.
Brilliant! I need one of these! I have an old ATV winch somewhere. This would make live so much easier, and prevent sore backs. Thanks for sharing.
I'm glad you liked it now go build you one. I give more details of the build in part 2 that is out.
looking great on the dolly. looking great on the insulation also. I just made 14 covers for my bees of the r5 material vs the r10 and added r 25 to the top.......opened hives after a few months of use on 7 hives and saw zero condensation on the top over the bees so it looks like a winner. thank for the video.
I have had the same results with insulating the hives. It seems like the added insulation at the top keeps moisture down and also seems to reduce the amount of feed needed to make it through the winter.
Happy beekeeping!
Great idea using a winch for the lift. I build my own hive bodies and supers and I use cleats instead of cutting into the box for a handle. Also I have some that are traditional. Looks like either would work. Looking forward to your build video with a parts list
I have some supers that have the cleats as well and the lift works great on them. If all my supers had cleats I would have left the hinges off.
New sub-Sam thanks for sharing! and I'm making one brilliant.
Hey Sam, when you have your hive lift built would you share it with me please?
@@billbershinsky4304 Absolutely will!
Very nice. I wish I had the skills to build one.
I really don't have the skills either but I dove into it to try and save my back. I will be making another video that shows a breakdown of the different parts. It looks like you are into the bee season and I'm chomping at the bit to get started.
I love the lift you made I want to make me one , just need the time to get it done.
Thank you for your comment. I plan on building a 4.0 that I intend to share from start to finish. I can't wait for the harvest this year because the heavy lifting will be done with the lift instead of my back. Good luck on your build.
Wow!! Great unit and I love the scale. You need to market this. There is no one in the US marketing a unit of this quality. Not one that lifts like this. I was forced to go out of country and we still are unless………you market this.😁😁
Wow it's the famous Mike Barry!! I'm retired and don't have the energy or time. It would be nice to see if I had any interest in it. I'm a bit jealous watching you making splits and working the bees I must say. We're still about a month out from starting.
@@billbershinsky4304 well, you find some time and energy and I’ll feature it and see what interest you get. Build a unit I could borrow, and who knows…maybe it flops…….but maybe it doesn’t. 💥
Mike thank you for the encouragement! I will run this by my boss (wife) and see what she thinks.
Probably could rent these out . I know some great lady bee keepers need help lifting boxes. Really would help them build they're operation
I never thought about that, I just new if I'm going to continue to do what I love I needed help to save my back.
nice video I'm going to make one of these hive lifters , but I have questions. What is the angle for the wheel carriage ? I'm assuming it is 45 degrees , and how far up from the bottom does it start , and how long is the green arms ? thank you for this build video you did a good job
Hey Peter, thank you for your comments and you might want to watch part 2 as I go into more details and answer your questions. Feel free to reach out once you've watched it and let me know if you need more information. Good luck in your build!
You did very well on this . I have few questions if you are ok with that . Are the lifting forks adjustable for 8 or 10 frames??. Also with a hive on the lift up in the air will it rest there on its own or does it want to tilt forward??. With it just standing there on the wheels an the bottom stand what is that degree up an down ??. I like Mikes idea I think he could really help you out an I think you could really go places . I just found your video’s. Also it looks like it travels over the ground pretty well but I know there is never smooth ground that just the way life is . LOL. Thanks
Thank you for your comments. Your first question is a good one, the lift width would have to be modified to lift an 8 frame hive which would be easy to do. I might take that in consideration when I build hive lift 4.0. When you have the lift straight up and down you do need to support the top box by pulling it back into the lift. Once you have the box in the air you can move away from the hive, lower it, and it can then be place on the wheels and will stand on its own. I am away from home for the winter so I will have to tell you the angle of the lift when it is resting naturally. Happy bee keeping!
Great, but I would change the wheels to a larger diameter to roll over bumps more easily.
Thank you for your thought and I will incorporate it in my 4.0 build.
Do you happen to have the bearing size number? Picking up the material this weekend for my build.
This is the part from Amazon
uxcell R4AZZ Deep Groove Ball Bearing 1/4-inchx3/4-inchx9/32-inchShielded Z2 Lever Bearings 10pcs
by uxcell (Unknown Binding)
4.6 out of 5 stars 165
$11.99
Size : 1/4"x3/4"x9/32"
@@billbershinsky4304 Thanks!
Is there any reason for the 4500 lb winch or was it what you had?
Good question and yes it is what I had.
How did you do the bearings? I am trying to also build one.
I took a piece of the 1/8" flat bar and mounted it to the lift with two bolts. the bearing mounts on this flat bar and runs in the track of the uni-strut. I will make another video and post it that goes into more detail of the build. I would like to see your finished product when you get done.
@@billbershinsky4304 thanks I will gladly share what I build with you.
What gauge of metal are you using?
I used 14 gauge uni strut for the yellow slide rails and 3/16" square tube for the green carrier. The lift arms are 1/8" flat bar stock.