Just remember that it's mostly the glue that holds the box joints together while the screws, nails or staples mostly just hold the joints stable while the glue finally dries or cures (depends on the exact type of "glue" you use). A little trick - drive staples in on a slightly diagonal orientation to the wood grain to discourage driving two "wedges" in a single line and, possibly, causing splitting of the wood.
I may have to experiment with this. The kits are made out of pine. If it was made out of cedar do you think it might avoid mites and beetles? I watched one of your vids where a swarm went to a cedar limb. So I'm guessing they don't mind the smell of it. Just a thought.
As ruthless as the Varroa mite is, I don't think they'd stay out of any kind of box. My best recommendation is to utilize a beetle towel in each hive to trap the beetles and let the bees do the rest. Worth a shot though! Let us know if it works for you.
Thanks for asking! We have them available at our online store. Let us know if you have any questions! www.centralbeekeeperssupply.com/online-store/Frame-Nailing-Device-p91719892
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Some people like to do it themselves, but still need a little help and instruction. We get asked how to assemble boxes all the time. But you're right, we also offer them pre-assembled to save some hassle if a person doesn't want to "DIY".
Very good. Thanks.
You're most welcome, Mark!
Just remember that it's mostly the glue that holds the box joints together while the screws, nails or staples mostly just hold the joints stable while the glue finally dries or cures (depends on the exact type of "glue" you use).
A little trick - drive staples in on a slightly diagonal orientation to the wood grain to discourage driving two "wedges" in a single line and, possibly, causing splitting of the wood.
I use screws on mine. What kind of stapler do you use?
I may have to experiment with this. The kits are made out of pine. If it was made out of cedar do you think it might avoid mites and beetles? I watched one of your vids where a swarm went to a cedar limb. So I'm guessing they don't mind the smell of it. Just a thought.
As ruthless as the Varroa mite is, I don't think they'd stay out of any kind of box. My best recommendation is to utilize a beetle towel in each hive to trap the beetles and let the bees do the rest. Worth a shot though! Let us know if it works for you.
Where can I buy a jig for assembling have frames
Thanks for asking! We have them available at our online store. Let us know if you have any questions!
www.centralbeekeeperssupply.com/online-store/Frame-Nailing-Device-p91719892
Gracias señores por su amabilidad, me interesa ver el sistema para endentar y hacer agarraderas. Gracias por su atención.
Le agradecemos que vea nuestro canal. No estoy seguro de qué está buscando con los mangos, pero puede estar disponible en nuestro sitio web: centralbeekeeperssupply.com. ¡Gracias por el comentario!
The IKEA beehive.....
If only all things were so simple. 🙃
Your title show read 'How to ASSEMBLE a beehive super from a kit.'
Thanks Eddie. Sorry for the confusion. :-)
Seems to me that anyone who can't figure out how to assemble a hive should probably just buy them assembled already.
Some people like to do it themselves, but still need a little help and instruction. We get asked how to assemble boxes all the time. But you're right, we also offer them pre-assembled to save some hassle if a person doesn't want to "DIY".