How to Make Beehive Frame Side Bars

In this video I share how to make your own beehive frame side bars. I cover sidebars step by step with measurements. I cut all my own lumber and make all of my own beekeeping wooden ware.
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[@pathofthebee2873]

This is a link to the plans that I used to make my crosscut sled. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3acl2eYpcSqo5o

[@stevewide]

will have to invest in a dado set. this method is brilliant. Thank you so much.

[@chriscox6598]

This has to be one of the best way to make the side bar. No router or bandsaw 👍

[@lukethedrifter7584]

Thank you for sharing this great video. Your short video is loaded with information. I have sawed a few frames out with my bandsaw when I needed frames in a jam. After watching this I will never buy a frame again. Push sticks and two sided push blocks..awesome teacher!

[@pathofthebee2873]

Glad it was helpful!

[@bryseanygaming4313]

Great Video!!

[@billbyrd9845]

I realize there's a lot of give and take and personal preference in any project. But, the "prescribed" height of the side bars in every drawing I've looked at is 9-1/8" while yours is 9-3/16". Any time I vary from the drawings, someone reminds me that bee space requires the dimensions to be spot on. I also notice you make your top dado 1/2" deep rather than the usual 7/16". Will you please explain these changes? Thank you.

[@pathofthebee2873]

9 1/8 is for 9 9/16 boxes... 9 3/16 is for 9 5/8 boxes... Look at chart on Wikipedia Beespace. I make the dado to match the top bars that I make... hope this helps.

[@shawnbrandt7560]

What kind of wood are you using? Thank you!

[@pathofthebee2873]

Ponderosa Pine.

[@adamlamb1441]

I wish I watched this video before I tried making these unsuccessfully.

[@pathofthebee2873]

I hope you try again...

[@adamlamb1441]

Using the method in this video I successfully completed 32 frames in even less time than I expected. Looks like I might have to wait until next year to afford bees unfortunately 😕