Beekeeping - MinI Comb Honey Section Frames @ Les Gold

[@Hyungbu]

Love the idea...Think I'll give it a go. We have a strong Asian population in our local cities and they are some serious consumers of honey that they can get in the comb for the purpose of knowing it hasn't been diluted or altered. Premium prices for comb honey here. I do some large combs 8x8 inch but I think this size might be more in reach of everyone. Thank you sir.

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks for the feedback. People do like the comb. It is becoming more popular as try it and appreciate it for what it is. Good luck with the project.

[@davidstephens4763]

Wow very nice mate 👍👍

[@toomuchdebt5669]

Wow . Very attractive packaging. Thanks for sharing mate. Fellow gold bug. Subscribed.

[@lesgold2132]

Cheers. Thanks mate

[@nicklawrence9886]

Another excellent video. Clear, concise and informative.

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks Nick.

[@kathyhathaway8823]

That works out great. Great idea . !!

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks Kathy

[@fareedazanofer]

very pretty looking!

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks for the comment. I’m really pleased with the way they have turned out.

[@josefsaldivar9172]

Love all your bee videos I am now subscribed and hit like on all your bee videos. I would love to see. Video of you making the machine you use to heat the wires to melt into the frame combs. Keep up the great content!!!!!

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks Jose. That may be a future video as I would like to upgrade what I have.

[@josefsaldivar9172]

@@lesgold2132 awsome will be looking foward to it. Do you live in the usa?

[@lesgold2132]

@@josefsaldivar9172 No I live in Australia

[@reproduco]

Great little frames! What are the measurements of your frame pieces! I would like to try this!

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks mate. Top and bottom bars are made from 25x6mm pine and end bars are 35x8. Length and depth can be varied to suit the box and spacers used. From memory mine are about 120x95. Make your box and spacers first and set your frame size to suit

[@GamerzPlaysMC]

Loved the video! May I know what happens to the foundation you put into the frames? Do you have to throw it out when you harvest the honeycomb?

[@lesgold2132]

The frames are harvested and packaged as they are. I make the foundation from my own beeswax. It is very thin and the bees use some of the wax as they draw it out. It is up to the individual as to whether they eat it or not.

[@GamerzPlaysMC]

@@lesgold2132 Thanks for replying! Will you make a video on how you make the foundation? Planning to start beekeeping!

[@lesgold2132]

@@GamerzPlaysMC Have a look at some of my other videos. There are a few clips on how I make foundation.

[@cluelessbeekeeping1322]

That is SOOOO cool!

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks mate. Pleased that you like it.👍

[@habibibn]

Peace be upon you: Nice and interesting work. I would like the sizes of these cages, if possible, and I thank you for the information you provide. I am from Algeria and I care about the water you provide.

[@lesgold2132]

Thanks for the comment. Frame sizes are adjustable depending on the depth of the super and the internal width of spacers that are used. All frames are 35mm wide and are approximately 135mm long and 105mm deep. If you intend to make this type of setup, I would construct the box first and then make frames to suit. Good luck with the project.

[@iainoliver849]

@@lesgold2132I think you're an absolute genius! I appreciate that the sizes will be dictated by the size of the box and in turn the hive you use it on., But I am interested to know the profile of the wood you use. The side bars are bigger in both dimensions than the top and bottom bars are they not? And that difference seems to create the perfect bee space and presumably these are standard guage of batten. Do you mind sharing?

[@iainoliver849]

Ignore the request , I see you've shared below, so 5mm beespace either side. 10mm back to back.

[@jacqueskrause5979]

How much do you charge customers for a fully capped mini frame like that in the vacuum pack

[@lesgold2132]

There was no honey flow this season which meant no comb honey. Next season I will be charging $18 for each frame.

[@jennafersnyder1688]

What do these weigh on average?

[@lesgold2132]

They vary in weight but tend to be about 300 to 350 grams for a nicely formed comb.

[@jennafersnyder1688]

Thank you!

[@BeeTechKashmir]

Dimensions plz Frame & diy

[@lesgold2132]

Dimensions change according to the super size and depth. My super is 120mm deep. Frame sides are 35x8mm and cut to a length so that bee space is available under the bottom of the frame. Top and bottom bars are 25x6mm. Top bars have an overhang of 6mm on each end of the frame. The super has two dividers that give 3 equal spaces for the frame placement. There is no bee space between the spacers and the frames. If you make the super first, the lengths of the top and bottom bars can then be calculated.

[@ronharroington9505]

What are the dimensions of the frames

[@lesgold2132]

Top and bottom bars are 25x6 pine. End bars are 35x8 pine. Frame depth and length are calculated to fit the box depth and spacer boards. You can customise everything to suit your needs. For example, the super depth on my boxes is 120 mm. This a means the depth of the frames is going to be less than that to allow for bee space.

[@ronharroington9505]

@@lesgold2132 thank you