I’ve watched at least a dozen different KZbinrs build various hive parts but this is the only one who seems to have made a complete set of videos to make all parts of the hive and on top of that it’s the best produced video series and uses the best techniques. Don’t know how it took me so long to find this KZbin channel but glad I did before starting my hive building in earnest. Just in time because I’m just finishing putting together my own beekeepers workshop here in CT. Thank you so much.
@dick28296 жыл бұрын
I was scared at first to build my own frames. I then came across this series and and just like that the fear disappeared. Best videos on beehive building on the net.
@kevincole90622 жыл бұрын
How to you imake and insert the wax orprastic frames that go inside?
@greghill99582 жыл бұрын
So was i.
@ianhegan-rumohr7912 жыл бұрын
@@kevincole9062 There are wax foundation making videos as well as how to install them. Or buy them from your local bee keeper.
@davidwright37685 жыл бұрын
Now this MAN actually Built a Hive Frame in the Proper Manner, Thank You Soooooo much for taking the time to Show how it is Properly done.
@gregcavender77985 жыл бұрын
Great videos, very informative. Clear concise directions. Can't see how anyone could give these a thumb down.
@TopoPilot2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I get lucky. Like finding your KZbin channel and website for instance. You and your plans/videos have made an old man very, very happy. Wishing you all the best from the Adirondack Mountains.
@rodkirt92738 жыл бұрын
Very nice demonstration on making frames. You answered all my questions about making my frames or buying unassembled frame pieces from a commercial dealer . At $0.87 each, I have decided to buy pre-cut frames and enjoying putting them together. However , I found that I had experienced making them myself by watching your video . It was a very nice experience . Thank You , Roadrunner
@waysidefurniture26168 жыл бұрын
Great videos. I'm made all of my own frames. I go foudationless so I put a 45 degree bevel on the bottom of the top bar. It works really well!
@petereliakimmshana34526 жыл бұрын
I have very much liked your tutorial, especially because you give dimensions. I'm going to try making one myself.
@davidhardin6649 Жыл бұрын
I watch each step of your videos when making frames, etc. Without them, I’d be lost.
@milorax4 ай бұрын
I made a couple hundred frames based on this video. Couple things. - Regarding the tack strip - I noticed that if I used a thin kerf blade to make the cut out for the tack strip, the waste piece was sufficient to be the tack strip thereby eliminating the need to make one. Also regarding the drill bit and combination square measuring method for cutting narrow strips. It certainly has it's appeal. I have used this method on many occasions when making up to a handful of pieces. However when making hundreds.....having to stop and adjust the fence for every cut takes a lot of time. So I made a fairly wide sacrificial push stick. The saw blade does cut into the heel of the push stick but so what. Now one can have the narrow piece of interest between the blade and the fence, but the push stick pushes it on through. If you set up a cardboard box on the floor on the far side of the table to catch them, one can just push the narrow stips off the end of the table. No kickback and no reaching over the blade for your work piece. Regarding the foundation wire holes in the side bar - Since I was making 200 of these, that's 400 side bars =1200 holes. So I made a little jig that I clamped to the drill press table so I didn't have to measure or mark for the holes.
@souficoufi57637 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this excellent and valuable video. You are a great.
@Spinnerin27 жыл бұрын
I found your plans, so exact and easy to read. Now with some printouts we are all set, ready to go. : ) My husband is first going to start with the odds and ends of 1x and 2xs that have accumulated over many years of crafting. We live in dry southern California, nowhere's near a bee supply store and shipping what it is , my husband will try and make the frames himself, at least give it a try. We will let you know our results. We are backyard beekeepers for many years with successes and failures. We love our bees who are right now very happy, because of the honey flow we are in for the first time in years. Thanks lots. : ) Sigrid Skarda.
@jimsallee32234 жыл бұрын
Exactly the information I have been looking for. Thanks for all the work you did.
@MrJAG11566 жыл бұрын
A wealth of information, thanks for posting.
@rubygray77499 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your detailed, inspirational videos. They have helped me to make my own hives.
@LADYKAT...3 жыл бұрын
You are so good and make this so easy! I love watching your videos thank you so much !
@Aquastar07067 жыл бұрын
Your videos are great! Thank you very much!
@neilstafford4166 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the great teaching.
@fishmut4 жыл бұрын
I can now tackle doing this a lot easier now, thank you for sharing with us, 👍
@greghill99584 жыл бұрын
thank you.i used a radial arm saw and my router table.and also my dewalt planer.
@himalayanviagra62554 жыл бұрын
precious ! god bless you.
@beetlebailey30346 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel, really enjoying your videos. Thanks for sharing!
@gasgiant71227 жыл бұрын
Another excellent tutorial, thank you.
@markzurlo17879 жыл бұрын
Great work, Thanks so much for all your video's really helpful.
@KajunHomestead5 жыл бұрын
great video very easy to understand your teaching
@jannassary8 жыл бұрын
the title does what it says on the title actually build the bloody thing rather than putting it together and calling it a build....great video thank you man
@souficoufi57637 жыл бұрын
Très bon travail.Merci pour les détails.Thank you .
@PhillipHall016 жыл бұрын
i enjoyed this series, thank you.
@stasiuabraham5453 жыл бұрын
Yeah we love you .Zion
@bertrandbegin27796 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@reginaldomartins41558 жыл бұрын
gostei muito desta 2 parte tb ! parabéns !10
@aleyou18 жыл бұрын
Muy buenos los videos, MUCHAS GRACIASSSSSS!!
@37truthseeker9 жыл бұрын
you can get a lot of free stuff for your saw like a new table,blade guard,handle, and a shroud that blows the saw dust away from you FYI .
@426superbee46 жыл бұрын
I USE A BELT SANDER FOR THE BEVEL> PUT THE PATTERN ON TOP AND STOP WHEN IT REACHES IT> SAME WITH THE CORNER PIECES just a lot faster> IT DON'T HAVE TO BE PERFECT > JUST CLOSES > VERY TRUE! HAVE AT LESS A 100 FRAMES ON HAND! THEY GO FAST ON SPLITS AN SWARMS
@Spinnerin27 жыл бұрын
You are doing such a wonderful job, I can't stop watching, the one thing you left out is how many frames you make out of how much lumber. How much 1 x 6 and 2 x 6 do I have to buy for at least 20 medium frames? I would really appreciate your help. Thanks.
@beekeepersworkshop7 жыл бұрын
This information is in the downloadable (free) plans at www.michiganbees.org/beekeeping/in-the-beekeepers-workshop/ Reply
@driftwoodturning68464 жыл бұрын
Mad skills brov
@sikmadeforreal3 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@RaySarasin5 жыл бұрын
Must watch as I make the first time and thanks
@DoverDanny6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for this very instructional video. I'm going to try starting beekeeping this 2018 year and your information is of much help. I have a question, what is the purpose of reducing the bottom widths of the side bars as you do in your previous video.
@beekeepersworkshop6 жыл бұрын
Hi Acevedo, Been away and am just getting back to the channel. In regards to your question as to why the side bars have a reduced bottom width... I don't really know. I suspect it is to help eliminate the amount of wood in contact with the adjacent frame in order to help reduce the amount of propolis (bee glue) holding everything together. This would make the frames easier to remove.
@HeartPumper5 жыл бұрын
Yep, it's all about making our - beekeper's work more comfortable. Those are "modified Hoffmann's" type. Making less propolis contact surface.
@JoseOrtiz-im5wu6 жыл бұрын
What is the purpose of the tapered end on the ear?
@beekeepersworkshop6 жыл бұрын
Hi Jose, The tapered ends make it easier to pry out the frame once the bees have glued everything together in the hive. It is a subtle detail, but well worth the effort. All commercial frames that I have seen have this detail. It is there for a reason.
@backyardmechanic9219 жыл бұрын
Why don't you use the piece of wood you cut from the topbar to hold the wax in? I know it will be a bit smaller than cutting piece the right size but it would save wood. When I was a beekeeper I made all my own equipment even rolling my own wax. The beach was a good source of top quality pine for making frames.
@gordonhayes25637 жыл бұрын
When doing the tapered ends on the top bars using a table saw; could you clamp several top bars to the tenon jig and cut them all at the same time?
@beekeepersworkshop7 жыл бұрын
You can cut the tapered ends one a 1x8 (or 1x6 or 1x10, whatever) using the tenon jig. First, cut the board to the length of the top bar (19 inches for a standard length frame or 9-1/4 inches for a mini-frame). Second cut the lower dado on both ends (Step 4 in the plans) a 1/4 inch deep and 5/8 inch from the end. Measure carefully. Third, rotate the blade to 6 degrees. Then clamp the board to the tenon jig, dado side out. Carefully adjust both the fence and the height of the blade to make the taper. You might want to make the first angled cut less than you need (fence further from the blade) and move the fence toward the blade in small, minute steps until the cut just touches the bottom of the dado. Once you find the sweet spot, you can flip the board over and make the tapered cut on the other end. Finally, after all tapered ends are done, rip the board lengthwise to a width of 1-1/16 inch. It helps to go thru the above once to gets things down pat. Then you can crank up the production. I recently had to make about 50 frames for a couple of mini-nucs and did just as described above. It was a definite time saver.
@dinachandrapheiroijam59563 жыл бұрын
Thank You Sir very nice
@kaka783973 жыл бұрын
How (From where we can buy frames ( assembled or unassembled ). kaisacp@hotmail.com
@mrcountry2 жыл бұрын
What is that yellow plate in the example frame? Why you don't assembly that thing to the new frame?
@beekeepersworkshop2 жыл бұрын
That "yellow plate" is a sheet of wax foundation. The foundation is installed into the frame after the frame is finished and all the glue joints have dried. I show how to install wax foundation in Part 2 of our channel's "Mini-Nuc" series. I usually install was foundation just prior to using the frame. That way it won't get broken while storing the frame.
@baconneggs24067 жыл бұрын
Nice wood shop
@beekeepersworkshop7 жыл бұрын
It is a good place to get away from the world... Steve
@robaeron5 жыл бұрын
Excellent instructional video. Is there a file with the dimension pictures that you can share Great job...!
@beekeepersworkshop5 жыл бұрын
Plans for this and all projects in the video series can be found at... www.michiganbees.org/beekeeping/in-the-beekeepers-workshop/ Enjoy! Steve T.
@b8hovenusa7 жыл бұрын
Your video is great, but I am confused. The saw kerf of the bottom bar which is 3/4 inch wide should be in the middle. according to your video the middle is 3/8 inch away from the fence (at 13:02). If I am correct it should be 5/16 away from the fence to make a middle of the kerf.
@beekeepersworkshop7 жыл бұрын
Greetings... and thanks for the question. The "dadant" style frames have the kerf on the bottom bar you reference exactly centered on the 3/4 inch wide board. Which is why I mention that the middle of the saw blade is 3/8ths inch from the fence. That would make the outside side of the kerf 7/16ths inch from the side of the bottom bar. This corresponds to the 7/16th inch wide of the wedge which is made subsequently. Also, if you are making a "grooved" style frame, you want this bottom kerf centered. However, all of this is really not critical (particularly for "wedged" style frames, which most people use). A 1/16th of an inch one way or another won't make a difference in the bee hive.
@robinsonaenasi9800 Жыл бұрын
Any books I can download for notes
@PhillipHall016 жыл бұрын
I would like to ask you a question. If the official side bar thickness is 1/8 inch less that the thickness of a 2X4, would it still work if you were to use the 2X4 as is and keep the 1/8 inch? I realize you would loose a frame on an 8 frame box which will make it a seven frame box , but would the bees still work it without adding bur comb in between ? Thanks Phillip Hall
@PhillipHall016 жыл бұрын
What would be the results?
@beekeepersworkshop6 жыл бұрын
The 1-3/8 inch width of the side bars in a wood frame are that size for a reason. Besides, it is an industry standard. This width was arrived at long before I became a beekeeper, so I do not know its origins. I suspect it has to do with bee space. The comb will only be drawn out so far. And you want to maintain that 3/8 inch bee space between drawn comb. I also suspect you are correct in that a wide frame would promote burr comb. Thanks for your comments and question.
@PhillipHall016 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reply. And thank you for the wonderful, helpful videos!!! This is something that has been on my mind for quite sometime and something that I am tempted to (experiment) with.. sometimes I like to think out of the box just for the experience. 😁. Keep up the good work and the good videos also.. Again thank you. Sincerely, Phillip Hall
@robinsonaenasi9800 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any books I can download?
@37truthseeker9 жыл бұрын
are you aware of the safety recall on the radial arm saw you have
@hannepelgrims29386 жыл бұрын
Hello, i'm thinking of buying a table saw. I Will only use iT for making beekeeping equipment. For starters😄Which table saw should i buy?
@beekeepersworkshop6 жыл бұрын
I really like the Ridgid contractor's table saw (a 10-inch table saw on a portable stand). It is very accurate, easy to use and the portable stand makes storing and moving the saw around the shop a breeze. That last feature is very nice particularly for shops that are tight on space. I would add to it a zero-clearance insert plate, which can be found online and is not very expensive. I have never regretted buying this saw and wish I had done in years earlier.
@edwinmcguire60402 ай бұрын
Where's the Downloadable Plans?
@ffoegsarac6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your video! Are there downloadable plans for boxes/frames?
@beekeepersworkshop6 жыл бұрын
Yes. Go to www.michiganbees.org and search for "workshop" (it is under the "BEEKEEPING" tab). No charge. Enjoy.
@ffoegsarac6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing!
@cliffhillquist23779 жыл бұрын
Perhaps I missed it but did you not show how to make the side pieces?
@eliallore55069 жыл бұрын
look up " making frames- part 1"
@2ndmill3 жыл бұрын
Is there a tutorial for rims and spacer?
@beekeepersworkshop3 жыл бұрын
No. I usually take an old hive box and cut the rim/spacer to widtk.
@2ndmill3 жыл бұрын
First I want to thank y’all for your contributions to beekeeping. Mr. Tilmann is a rockstar in my universe. How wide should my spacers be?
@tyrusj1365 жыл бұрын
You elude to downloadable plans. I can't find where they are available.
@beekeepersworkshop5 жыл бұрын
Plans for this project and all other projects in the video series can be found at... www.michiganbees.org/beekeeping/in-the-beekeepers-workshop/ Enjoy! Steve T.
@MrSrpinkladivo6 жыл бұрын
Great video! How much time does it need to make one frame?
@beekeepersworkshop6 жыл бұрын
I haven't really thought about it that way. I would say probably an hour or so. Most of this time is taken up with setting up the saw for the cut. That is why once this is done, you might as well go ahead and make a bunch of frames at a time. While it might take an hour to make one frame, it would only take - say - an hour and a half to make 10 or more. That said, I would still recommend that you start by making just one frame - you will learn a lot. And when you gear up for making a lot of frames, the whole process will go smoother. This is particularly true if you are not an experienced shop worker.
@MrSrpinkladivo6 жыл бұрын
I think I got the point. Thank you!
@insaneinnixa9 жыл бұрын
Where can I find the downloadable directions you keep talking about
@Mandyblue19849 жыл бұрын
Mark Patrick Did you find it, if not here it is www.michiganbees.org Then when you get there go to Beekeepers Workshop at the top of the page and click on it then you will see all the videos and each video has on it download plants. It took me a little while to find it to. Hope that helps