How I Do: Quick and Simple Frame Building

In this video, I walk you through the process of making frames for honey supers, a task every beekeeper needs to tackle, especially when your hives are thriving and expanding faster than anticipated.
Here's what you'll learn:
* The necessity of making more frames due to unexpected hive growth.
* Introduction and demonstration of a simple jig for quick frame assembly.
* Essential tools: glue bot, rubber mallet, and staple gun.
* Step-by-step frame assembly process with tips for ensuring durability.
* Explanation of adding travel spots for better bee passage and natural comb building.
* Final touches, including waxing frames to encourage faster bee acceptance and comb building.
* Importance of rotating frames for better honey quality and hive health.
Join me in this detailed guide to efficiently making your own frames. Perfect for beekeepers looking to expand their hives or replace old equipment. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more beekeeping tips and tutorials!
JIG DETAILS
The important measurement for any jig you might build is the outside diameter of the smaller box, and the inside diameter of the larger box. You can use whatever size wood you have laying around, but I’d suggest either 1 x 4 (which I used) or up to a 2 x 4.
The dimensions for the jig I’m using are (but these are merely what worked for me ) :
Small Box - 13 1/2” x 16 7/8”
Large Box - 14” x 17 3/4”
I would also highly encourage you to lay out ten side pieces side-by-side and measure that length. Then measure the total width of two of the pieces stacked together to make sure you have the correct spacing to fit the sides. I have found considerable differences in sizes from one manufacturer to another.

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Thanks. Just bought my first unassembled frames. Will be building a jig