Extracting Honey with a Centrifuge

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After keeping bees for 4 years, we finally got enough full frames to harvest some honey for us, and leave plenty for the bees! I learned how to extract honey using a vivo centrifuge, how to separate and purify beeswax, and thus finally have a renewable sugar source as well as ample pollination for the plants on our farm! Extracting this sweet goodness is worth every bit of effort, and a fun project to boot!
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[@AnneofAllTrades]

What do you all think of the new intro? Let me know below!

[@HiramWoodworking]

I liked it. I noticed right away. It was a little faster and more disjointed as far as your normal editing process. However, it’s great to have consistency to your videos.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I’d love to pick your brain about how to integrate it a little better! Do you still have my number?

[@bob-ny6kn]

My opinion - I think the intro scenes change too quickly but I recognize that modern videos spend less than one second on each scene, with long cuts a thing of the past. I also prefer the mandolin intro/background to the new music/vocal. Your videos are still interesting to watch.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

@@bob-ny6kn Thanks for your input Bob! The idea for the intro is to give a very quick snapshot of the kinds of stuff one might expect to find on my channel. Because there's so many different things, the intro would be 30 minutes long without those quick cuts ;) Don't worry, the mandolin will be back in the next video, this one just had a lot more talking than normal so we didn't use it.

[@bob-ny6kn]

@@AnneofAllTrades I understand, and keep going with your good ideas. I'm just a follower putting in my vote for mandolin and less frame changes. I am not meaning to be critical. I like all your farm, art and utility work.

[@toddellner5283]

I really appreciate that you show the false starts and what didn't work. It's much more useful and encouraging than just showing a perfect result start to finish.

[@susi28]

Bees are amazing. My grandpa used to print the foundation himself. It was a lot of work but so worth it. Miss hanging around him and the bees. 🍯 🐝

[@scottmaschino1927]

I like using my bread knife to do uncapping. Just rinse it off when it gets gummed up. We have a hot knife that's made for it, but the bread knife seems to work better for me.

[@ccarterrun]

Agreed. You do more damage to the comb by “scraping” and cause the bees to work harder to repair or build more comb. This was absolutely difficult to watch. Extract your honey in August. It will be a heck of a lot easier. Good luck with that.

[@jamesstanlake4064]

You can also use bees wax mixed with pumice and rottenstone and mineral oil to make a great friction polish used on woodturnings for a baby butt smooth, high gloss finish on your woodturning projects. Look for videos on here to learn the recipie amounts for it. ENJOY!!!!

[@AndTheCorrectAnswerIs]

I am reminded of grandpa and his honey house shed where all his beekeeping efforts took place.

[@WattsWoodenWonders]

I like the new intro, love the song, I would probably remove a couple of the photos so each photo has a little more time for people to process. It goes by a little too fast, but enjoyed it for sure! It's always good to keep improving and evolving. Thank you for the great video! I really need to talk to my friend that wanted to keep bees at our place and make sure he's ready to go when spring hits. I would love to have fresh honey and beeswax to work with!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thanks so much for the feedback Bob! I have some tweaks I'd like to make as well when I get a chance :)

[@FigmentsMade]

I would have had stickiness everywhere in 30 seconds! I love that you're doing all of this on your own farm so you know exactly what is in your food and soap and everything. Go you!

[@blackdog850]

Hmmm...Honey! And a guitar in the background! The new intro is nice! I thought the video shots were artistic and smooth...and then of course the inspirational words to invite EVERYONE to come along on your journey and carry the knowledge and inspiration back into their lives...well done! Another great production!

[@TheLvillefan]

You are seriously one of my favorite people on the internet. I love your outlook and approach at life. Thank you for being you and sharing it with us.

[@THISisglmicle]

Really great that you're working with bees. I haven't seen a honey bee at my home for quite a few years. As always, you are amazing, keep on exploring

[@dsbeesapiaryupdate8759]

I've kept bees for several years, but I don't know everything. I used to use the hot knife method to uncap comb, but there was a lot of wax and honey waste. I switched to the cap scratch method, which seems to have less waste. Yes, everything I own is sticky. Thank you for your videos!

[@mattfinchdesign]

I get my wax from some friends who keep bees ,I don’t cook it just put in a jar with pure turpentine and let it dissolve over time, very sticky to buff ,but I use it on old oak furniture, the shine is amazing and it smells of honey,which customers love. Great Chanel. Keep it up.

[@patrickburnett7948]

A video on your natural bee soap process would be cool!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Next time I make a batch, I'll bring my camera!!

[@THISisglmicle]

That is just plain freakin' cool.

[@karllaun2427]

They make a little heated blade that makes short work of de-capping the cells. I like to use beeswax to lubricate screws before driving them.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I know about the heated blades, but I was advised by several other beekepers it wasn't necessary. Next year I think I'll use a serrated knife.

[@karllaun2427]

In my mom’s apiary, they had a machine that flailed the combs with small chains. Messy, but fairly effective.

[@josehernandezjr.3536]

Anne, Love the new opening to your KZbin channel. Keep the videos coming.

[@SMee67]

That's so cool, love how self sufficient you've made your home👍 Everything compliments something else there.👌

[@kellysampson5984]

Anne. You look so happy and excited to harvest your liquid gold!!! Love your videos. Thanks. M.K.S.

[@jailer23044]

So many uses for bees wax, use it in your blacksmithing on hot iron gives a nice black finish to your work. I use it in my leatherwork for edge burnishing also.

[@8stringmonkey]

Beeswax is also great to mix with food grade mineral oil for finish on cutting boards and other wooden utensils.

[@alejandrobavassonepotedequ1969]

En una época tuve cinco colmenas, es muy lindo, interesante y gratificante el trabajo con abejas.

[@aubandjoe1778]

"starting to SHAAKE!" Love it! Looks like this was fun (and messy).

[@jameswelch4596]

Anne, the deep frame that had the darker shade in it was probably a frame the queen used for brood before it was filled with that sweet nectar. Some say this gives the honey a bad taste but I never minded. Of course it was mixed with the rest of the honey too so that might be why. Keep up the great work!

[@LaBeefy101]

Thanks for posting this! I’m starting bee keeping this year, so this was good information.

[@SignalJones]

hey anne! I used to keep bees and what we used was an offset icing spatula and a pot of boiling water to heat it

[@markbryan9989]

raw honey is the world's best food! Great video. Thanks!

[@shamikinani]

Good job 👏🏻 I like it.. but next time you need to Buy a tool called the Dutch honeycomb scraper. You need to keep the honey in a dark jar for 2 weeks... it will taste much more better.

[@mikeh9701]

Hi Anne- Great video; thank you! Looks like an interesting process. Have a great weekend and all the best!

[@tonybanner7599]

The shaking effect is from balance. Some of the panels are heavier than others. Given time and practice you will begin to gauge which panels to place where. Just like to balance a tire you place weights on the opposite side.

[@kensharp2453]

What don't you do? Nearly every week you have a different type of project going and talk about other things you do (like soap making). I always thought there was only 24 hours in a day. Just Kidding. You are just one busy lady and I love it. You just keep surprising us each week with something else that you do and on top of all that you have a family to help look after. I'll be looking for the next video to see what you come up with for your spare time. LOL

[@ChristCenteredIronworks]

Honey is one of my most favorite condiments! And I love the smell of the wax on hot steel finishes :-) Enjoyed the video Anne keep up the great work

[@Jason1Pa]

I know very little about honey but now I can say I know a little bit more! Very interesting!! Thanks!

[@Banishedsoulsofficial]

Get a decapping fork. It's way less intrusive on the comb

[@terrienfarm]

have you since gotten either a hot knife or a comb scraper? I like that you suggest putting a heater at the base of the centerfuge...this year will be my first to harvest honey without a mentor by my side... which is scary to me. Also, why did you not use buckets to harvest into? (I always asked bakeries prior to this year for buckets that frosting come in for it, don't want to use a pickle bucket!) :)

[@paulbuckeljr8870]

That was neat! Thanks for sharing!

[@craftyguyinthewoods]

All that honey, TIME TO MAKE SOME MEAD!!!

[@nems_girl3777]

I am new to this, starting my 1st 2 hives when my bees come in a couple weeks! 🤞 ... Do you have to scrap or the heat the stuff off prior to putting in the machine, or can you just put the frames in without scraping or trying to use a head gun at all. ???? Also, what is it that is being scraped off??? Edot to add: we do have a mentor we are going to be working with, but since I am watching this video, just thought I'd ask to gather addition education and points of view, techniques, etc.

[@donaldlalone7014]

You should really look into a flow Hive. You can add the flow System right to your existing bee hive.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I know about them, they are cost prohibitive.

[@donaldlalone7014]

Yes they are pricey. I watched a video where he converted a regular box and just add a few flow frames witch is a lot more affordable. I just learned about them and when I seen your video I thought of them.

[@sarita-0444]

Thank you for this awesome video!

[@rodrigodiazmorelli4713]

Clap.Clap...Clap...Clap.. From Villa Alemana, Chile.

[@AppalachianLife]

Serrated bread knife works great for uncapping.

[@heyimamaker]

I love honey! What does the wax do in soap?

[@rays.5800]

Nicely done I use a Brewer sack to pour on my wax through to get the impurities out works quite well and doesn’t take long I use the sack over and over. Balance is so important to the long life of your extractor try putting equal weighted cards opposing each other it will help with your balance. I love your videos keep up the inspirational work!😀

[@latherookie]

It is a messy jobbut, it is so worth the finished results. Another project you do toimpress us followers.Great job thanks.

[@whazee]

I'm liking the new title music! Also! Bees are very cool beasties. 😊👍

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Thank you! Glad to hear it!!

[@jackiegammon2065]

Great video! I have to admit that you captured my attention when you mentioned 'making soap'. I don't make mine, but do buy it locally. Would you ever consider making some and selling it on your website? I guess that would be in all of your free time LOL! Thanks Again!

[@MakeBrooklyn]

That is super cool!!! Did I see a mountain dulcimer in the corner? What don't you know how to do??? Cheers!

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

A bit of work but it must be so well worth it. Thumbs up and thanks for sharing!

[@Grunt49]

Your poor hubby will look like a blimp!Pizza,honey and you! Song is great!Your anthem.

[@brenton8210]

You're so bloody clever!

[@leebarnhart9725]

Very interesting. I now know at least a little something about the bee to jar process. Do you have to purposely leave some honey for the bees when your done? I know a couple of beginner bee keepers that will enjoy watching this.

[@tonyburelle6633]

Pretty cool process to watch, thanks for sharing this

[@ivokolarik8290]

Back when i was kid i would hand crank the centerfuse at my uncles

[@kiwdwks]

Awesome Anne...totally cool!

[@nems_girl3777]

I know honey is different colors based on their souce of pollen, but is certain colors more difficult to scrap and/or harvest ect, like its it stickier, harder to work with, etc?

[@MojojoJenkins]

Great video! I know very little about how h9ney is harvested but I learned a lot from this video.

[@ssboot5663]

Freindly little beasts......... untill the get upset with someone (: You probably need a hot knife or uncapper and I dont think those items would cost that much......Now, HOW to get rid of some of the stickies! Yummy honey!

[@JohnOCFII]

Fantastic and inspiring! And... making me hungry. :)

[@JIMMCCRANK]

Your centrifuge was vibrating because you did not have it evenly loaded. if it holds 8 screens then put 8 in or 6, 4 or 2 opposite each other inside. Remember to have even numbers arranged equally otherwise it will vibrate and possibly damage itself.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It was actually loaded properly, but the frames didn’t have equal amounts of honey/weight.

[@marialupu7770]

Is that centrifuge heat the honey??

[@GibClark]

Now I want fresh honey 👍👍👍👍

[@williamshaffer2617]

Mix your beeswax with walnut oil, or mineral oil, makes the best natural wood finish for bowls cutting boards, and so forth. Check out what I’ve done on my instagram page. turnoffaith

[@64t120r]

What kind of guitar is the black one hanging on the wall? 2 gallons is a heck of a lot of honey! That's pretty amazing how much you get out of the combs.

[@bretthouser8330]

We used a heated wire to remove the caps

[@ivokolarik8290]

👍

[@leksey7870]

Convenient device! Great video!

[@KarlBunker]

Yum ... HUИNY (as Winnie the Pooh would say). I love my fuzzy calendar! It's a real joy to have it in my shop.

[@Baron3D]

Awesome! very fun to see :)

[@FredMcIntyre]

Awesome work Anne! 😃👍🏻🐝🐝🐝🍯👊🏻

[@cornflake73]

I used to keep bees. I had three hives. I also had a hand crank extractor, with strainer and catch pan. one does not have to turn the strainer basket like propeller to get out the honey, slow and easy is best till most of the honey is out. To open the comb I had an electric knife that would heat up something like a soldering iron only flat. this would cut off the caps beautifully with little damage to the comb if you kept it going without stopping. I suppose one could heat up an old knife that would do the same thing. I always cut up come comb because I like it that way too.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

The comb IS especially delicious!!

[@joexg50]

Great Job Anne, interesting sweet topic !!

[@robertevans6481]

Liquid gold...👍

[@recutright1]

Love the new intro song!!

[@journalistjane]

I need to know where you got your sweatshirts! I love them

[@LifeasBekah]

Am I crazy for wanting to make my own honey too?! Ahhh!

[@Banishedsoulsofficial]

Nah, youre crazy for so many other reasons though

[@wendoureemensshed9535]

Love honey helps when your not well too.... should send some to April Wilkerson lol see what she says about it....

[@tucsonnative8575]

Love the video and your Fluffy calendar. What is the story of the lockers behind you?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Aren't those awesome?! They are from WW2, likely from an airplane mechanic hangar and even have recommended nut torques for various applications posted on them.

[@foreigner1999]

Hi Anne. Have you tried the flow hive? Much more expensive than traditional hives but much faster to harvest the honey!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I haven’t. I would be interested but that’s a lot of money.

[@foreigner1999]

@@AnneofAllTrades agreed.. Perhaps since you're basically an advertisement scheme they would consider donating or reducing your cost? Can't hurt to ask them. We live in the city and it is perfect for us.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hahaha I’m not Sure whether to be flattered or insulted,? Ha ha Ha!

[@foreigner1999]

Anne I didn't mean that from your end.. As in that's what you're trying to do. I meant that for them they could get very good and free advertisement from a highly followed you tube channel. And it would be a win win.

[@reforzar]

Caldron? You know who they are most often used by? 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️😅😉

[@EricMcWhirter]

I like the new intro, neat video as well.

[@MrBusbahnhof]

nice to see that you got bees. but do me a favor please: watch some more youtube videos about getting the honey out. with the hotgun you destroy some parts of the honey. google for HMF (dont know if this is in english the same) for opening the cells there is a kind of fork. its quite improtant that you balance the centrifuge evenly i am a beekeeper for about 20years now... i still love those little insects

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Unfortunately it was a KZbin video that led me astray with the hotgun. I called and asked a beekeeper friend and he told me I didn’t need a hotknife, to use a spatula or serrated knife, both of which worked much better than the gun. And as far as the centrifuge goes, It was actually loaded properly, but the frames didn’t have equal amounts of honey/weight, something I hope to get better at gauging with more practice.

[@beltxabeltxa]

I always enjoy your vids, great you work fine

[@husk79]

awesome!! bees are really cool!!

[@guest201]

An easier method I could share to uncap the frames, is we use a roller, basically looks like one of them mini rollers that you paint a wall with but it has spikes on it, amzn.to/2Ium995 made out of plastic, roll it over the frame and it bores holes in the seals, easier, less wasteful method we've found. We used the scrape method just like you in the beginning.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

brilliant! I'll check that out!!

[@loneflwolf]

Ahh I got it love the Hoodie

[@marcosimonelli2847]

Good job!

[@wollinger]

which is best, wax or plastic foundation?

[@jeffmoss26]

Sweet video :P

[@abefrohman1759]

Sweet video 😜

[@Wordsnwood]

What a sticky situation. How many stings per year do you get? :-O

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I haven’t been stung in two years actually

[@Wordsnwood]

That's pretty amazing. My buddy is a beekeeper and he just says it's part of the job, but he also does not fully suit up each time -- with 800-ish hives thats not surprising. My wife and I have thought of it, but can't in our city, but I'd probably suit up ! :-D

[@loneflwolf]

Why does that Hoodia look familiar very anime or bookish

[@fjjbikerider]

for the cutting, u can just use an electric carving knife

[@you_are_cleared_hot6950]

50/50 beeswax and boiled linseed oil is an awesome wood polish and protecant

[@ifscottcanyoucan]

A real woman doesn't mind a little grizzle in her soap. Lol. Love the new intro too!

[@samsam-kt5vg]

Yumiii i love it 😋😋

[@dennisobrien3618]

You should smile more 😉.

[@mickeybartlett1274]

Heat it with the heat gun and scrape off. ???

[@AnneofAllTrades]

If you do that then you damage the comb and it takes the bees more effort to rebuild and therefore make less honey ;)

[@chemicalfaerie]

Does anyone know where anne gets her hoodies

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Unfortunately the company that made them went out of business.

[@tomweinstein]

It's pronounced "strainer".

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It was a joke 😉

[@gregorhay7351]

🤘💪🙂👍