It depends on how many traps you want to make. However, you can make 6 traps out of: 1- 15/32 4x8 sheet of plywood, 1- 11/32 4x8 sheet of plywood, 1- 2x4 x 8’-0” stud, 1- 12” x 10’-0” roll of aluminum sheet metal. You will also need a gallon of primer and a gallon of paint.

@@Our2Acres Thanks!

@@Our2Acres Do you by chance have a link of a document of your plans? I really liked how you did those.

@@zachmyers5237 I don't have a link. Sorry

The plans for the Layens Frame Rack, Bee Base Installer, Layens Frame Assembly Jig, Layens Frame Wiring Jig can all be found on www.horizontalhive.com. The Drilling jig and plywood nesting plan I came up with on my own. They are not too complicated. Small world! I’m a structural and miscellaneous steel detailer and VDC manager.

No update yet. The first year was a bust. I think they might have been a little hidden in the trees. I plan to move some to a more open area and try again this year.

I used a 1/2 inch diameter drill bit. The slot is 4 inches long.

I've looked and I can't find a way to add plans to videos. However, if you send me an email then I will try and get them to you.

Then use less in your batch?

The shoulder is to help them side in yet still sit tightly together. I haven’t seen any without a shoulder so I’ve always assumed that there was a good reason people were putting in the extra work.

@@Our2Acres Thanks, I suppose I could set a stop block on my table saw and square cut it out that way. 🐝

The shoulder isn't entirely necessary. It's used for kaaping the frames tight together. But if the hive isn't level, it'll keep the trades from hanging plumb and you can get some wonky comb. It's best for hive to be level in any regard. If you don't have all the fancy equipment, you can cut about the side bars down to around around 1" and it should work fine. You also don't have to use the wiring and wax foundation. You can use a piece of 3/4 chamfer still glued and nailed to the under side of the top bars and wax it for the bees to start from. Then drill a small 1/4" hole about halfway down the side bars, glue in a piece of 1/4" dowel, and cut off the excess. Of you can use a couple of those long bamboo shishkabab skewers and split the frame into 3rds. The bees will use the cells that coincide with the dowels for bee bread instead of brood. But... the wires and wax foundation seem to sag or collapse more often than the frames with cross dowels. And it seems like a lot less wasted time than dealing with the wires and wax foundations anyway.

They aren’t that expensive and are worth it. They are a little hard to clean. But if you clean them before the dough dries then it’s not bad. This is like the one that we have. amazon.com/Stainless-Spaetzle-Strainer-Homemade-Traditional/dp/B09FGCP4SK/ref=sr_1_7?crid=P5GGF3QE08S7&keywords=spaetzle+maker&qid=1697816189&sprefix=spatzle+maker%2Caps%2C99&sr=8-7 It makes it SO much easier than a colander and wooden spoon. That was the way I grew up making it and how I made it for years. We had a plastic one, but it melted after being used for many years. The stainless had been much better.

Thanks for the advice and recommendation! @@Our2Acres

Thanks! The kids love to help so I'm happy to teach them.

Thank you! We love ours. It's also great for making yogurt and rice. Brown rice cooks so much faster and has a great texture. We also like to make brown rice quinoa pilaf.

Thanks! The kids love helping and it's a great opportunity to teach them how to use tools.

Thank you! I appreciate it.

May I ask what did you use as insulation material?

I'm sorry that you can't remember the projects that you did with your father. I know I did projects with my dad, but I admit the memories are starting to fade. I used to be in a rush and not use any jigs. Then I wised up and learned that jigs make things faster and more accurate. One or two pieces I just measure but a jig can save a ton of layout work and tool setup.

Yeah. Some scary stuff. Id use it with the router too, but my dad has 3.85 fingers due to a tough conversation with a carbide tipped blade. Otherwise great video.

Thanks! The kids always want to help. Sometimes it makes it slower but it's worth it. They learn about how to build things and it gives me time to invest in them and chat.

Thanks!

Thanks! Next week's video will be Sourdough and I plan to make a video about fresh milled whole wheat sourdough this weekend to be posted on the 19th.

@@Our2Acres awesome! Looking forward it it!! 🙌