How To Make Nuc Boxes In Number

[@tyleregan5783]

I made three nucs per your instructions and they came out great! Thank you. My nucs came out 1/8" short of the standard 20" box. Is that intentional or should should the side measurements be 19 1/4? Or should I back my dado cut off a 1/16?

[@bobbinnie9872]

20 inch is not standard and is a common mistake. A properly made box made from 3/4 inch lumber should be 19-7/8 in. long. Sounds like yours is perfect.

[@saeedsalimbamerdah3594]

Which is better for the bottom boards and outer covering, pine wood or plywood?

[@scottbayles3407]

Amazing to see such a large woodworking shop that is sooooo clean! Hope everyone on your staff has a wonderful new year.

[@dccreations1361]

Bob, thank you so much for all of your great videos and your contributions to the bee keeping community.

[@hubertpounall1323]

Bob as a Beekeeper who sometimes cuts and makes my own materials I just love to watched you work, You're a very cool customer. 👍

[@jodygucwa8892]

Great video Bob. I'm building hive equipment also. I found in my first few years that getting your equipment and any thing else you need in the spring and summer done in the winter will keep you from scrambling when spring comes.

[@iowasenator]

Thank you so much for posting! I know nothing about woodworking yet, this video was easier for me to understand than all of the others. I wish that I worked for you with your operation!

[@beehivewithaview9760]

I worked in a custom cabinet shop and your cut off guy comment brought back some memories.

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Bob words spoken so true . My father use to tell me people does not have time to do things correctly BUT they have time to do it over . You sound like a very smart man also . It it so great to see how good you take in your craftsmanship. THANKS

[@richardleggans9886]

Been beekeeping since the 70's. Bought another retiring beekeeper out. Was blessed to have someone like him to fall back on. 35 hives to start out made me dizzy. Yes mentor is number 1.

[@JDS62]

Just a tip for John when putting on the handle, the gauge block can be made L shaped, hold down tight to the top, hold the handle with your thumb, nail it.

[@jmblakeney1]

Please keep your videos coming! They are so great and you are a wealth of knowledge. Hope to make a drive down from just above Knoxville TN to see you some day and me you in person.

[@TheHobbyShooter]

Don't know if you still check comments on these older videos, but I finally got around to making these nuc boxes and had to offer my thanks for sharing this with everyone! I love how they turned out. I'm looking forward to putting them to use this season.Thanks again, and best wishes!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you and yes, I do try to check comments on older videos. I hope they serve you well. 👍

[@stevenakers4428]

Bob, thank you for making great videos and sharing your knowledge. I need to build nuc/deep box jig.

[@luci75d76]

Bob, i always stay on Sunday morning while I have my coffee and see the videos of your play list ...It’s a saying in Romania : “every beekeeper must to be a carpenter as well” ....you need to know and have wood working skills otherwise you can’t be a good bee keeper Thanks for your videos !

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you. We also say we are electricians, plumbers, salesmen and mechanics.

[@luci75d76]

@@bobbinnie9872 indeed Mechanical -I also fix the trucks when need for pastoral , also cooking while we camp. Multiple jobs. It’s a must

[@rodneyberube1699]

Bob thank you for this awesome video. It's nice to see excellent craftsmanship.

[@joecnc3341]

Great Video Bob. I love the fence and flip stop system on your radial arm saw.

[@alfredobonillacastaneda1541]

I like those Nuc boxes. I just started making my own boxes, is not an easy job but give me pride at the end .

[@aCanadianBeekeepersBlog]

Love the video Bob! Keep up the good work

[@bobbinnie9872]

I like the change of pace with woodworking in the winter.

[@KayiFarmJaHoneyBees]

Always love to see insights into your operation! Truly magnificent.

[@yuriyodarchuk9960]

Amazing craftsmanship as a commercial beekeeper I make my own hives and learned a thing or two

[@christianbuzila6997]

Professional work!! Thank you for shearing your great ideas !!!

[@scrotiemcbogerballs8286]

You guys have such an amazing operation

[@WeBeeKH]

Amazing to see the process of working 🐝

[@boldger13]

Very nicely guided video. Thank you for your efforts and sharing it with us.

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

I bet I could ask any of your guys and they all would say that your a great guy to work for. It just shines through everything you show. Thanks for sharing your business process with us.👍👍 good health to you and your family 👍

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you. 🙂

[@houstonsheltonbees814]

@@bobbinnie9872 Thank you sir. For all your doing. Happy holidays 👍

[@stephenbull8962]

A great video Bob, a lesson in good production methods resulting in a first class product.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks.

[@bobwebber8521]

The boxes look very well made. Bet they cost a bit more than others BUT they should last longer. Thanks for the visual.

[@jpthedelawarebeeman6239]

Hi Bob - I hope you had a Merry Christmas and hope you have a Great New Year !

[@magicman9486]

You can use a framing nailer parallel to your wood, but when using a finish nailer you should go perpendicular. the finish nail has a wedge end and if you don't go perpendicular the nail can curve to the outside and stick out. if you go perpendicular even if the nail bends it will still be inside the wood. Just a tip from a very old cabinet maker. Also if your worried about the boards splitting when using the framing nailer, spray the nails with furniture wax.

[@shrekpower]

I wish I had the opportunity to work for you when I was younger. I'm just totally impressed by your organization. It looks like everything you touch is running so smooth. I've done this exact same work from A to Z with very minimal tools and there are so many things I've seen you guys did to facilitate your work and keeping it safe it's amazing to watch. I'm learning a lot as I'm watching you every-single-time. Thank you so much again for sharing what you do. You are a real professional and a great entrepreneur. @11:22, look at those hands, I mean, those are hard working people! All the best for the next season! Merry christmas and happy new year to you Bob and your family and all your great employees! Much love

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you sir and the very same to you.

[@graemediesel2936]

Great video as usual and the finished boxes looked really nice. My only issue was i couldn’t hear a word you said while the radial arm saw was running. Subtitles would be nice for that part.

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Wow. Very educational video. Thank you for this!

[@JandHFarms]

Hey Bob, If you have time in the future would you mind making a video on how you build your 4-way migratory pallets. Thanks for your time!

[@matthewsweeney2577]

Wow, can’t get more helpful than that ty 👍

[@MohamedUAE]

Well done, love all of your videos. Happy new year from Dubai, peace & love 🌹🌹

[@davidburke2883]

You are a Gentleman and an expert, Hello from Ireland

[@bobbinnie9872]

Love Ireland!

[@jmblakeney1]

One suggestion for your nuc assembly jig, if I may. You could place a small strip of wood, that is just small enough to fit into the handle slot of the sides of the nuc, and affix it to your jig sides so that when the nuc sides are in place they still fit snug against the jig sides. If the nuc sides are in place any other way, the small strip of wood will prevent the nuc side from sitting flush against the side of the assembly jig and you’ll instantly know that it’s being installed wrong.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Good idea. Fool proof. Thank you.

[@williamfroese6626]

Awesome video man I enjoy watching your videos keep it up😁

[@fshrgy99]

Thanks Bob. I appreciate your videos, experience and especially your transparency. I was surprised to see in the comments that you are not selling these Nucs in your store but instead intend to use them all! I am very interested in knowing more about how you incorporate these into your operation. Splits? Mating Nucs? I have been beekeeping for just long enough to learn a couple of things. 1: I need to make colonies every season if I want to avoid buying bees every spring. 2: I can save a lot of time by paying careful attention to how beekeepers that have got a system that works are doing their beekeeping. Happy New Year! Dennis

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Dennis. We will be using these nucs for both making splits and mating queens. We have had both 5 frame and 3 frame nuc boxes for mating queens and we're replacing the 3 framers with 5 for a couple of reasons. One, you can allow the queen to lay longer before harvest if needed and two, they're more versatile. I know I could sell lots of nuc boxes like these but there is only so much we can do. So funny that we purchase factory made nuc boxes to sell in our store but save these for ourselves. You're right in checking out other successful beekeepers. I've always said that the ones that get good fast are the ones that gather all the "good" info they can before coming up with a plan that works best for them. If you haven't noticed yet you will see that even the most successful beekeepers do it differently than their best friends. Good luck and happy New Year to you.

[@rodneymiddleton9624]

Now that's a production line. Henry Ford would be proud!!!!!! Thanks Bob!

[@wesleyhoskins9974]

Great videos keep them coming

[@bobsilleck6797]

I know you've done the same thing for years & have a process that's been honed thru the years but have you ever considered building out of Hardie Panels? Cement board is virtually indestructible, holds the paint, & the cost can't be anywhere near what you're investing per box. I'd attach a picture but I haven't figured out how! Love your videos. Stay safe in Tennessee...we opted out d/t the pandemic.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you. Sounds like an interesting idea. I do know it's heavy though.

[@markbooth8458]

Nice nuc boxes Bob. I built some a couple of winters ago. They aren't that difficult to build. Just need a good table saw. I'm my opinion they are just to expensive to buy.

[@bgodard]

Also, how about a video on the copper naph and linseed oil?

[@imkereistappert3183]

Great job guys👌😎

[@rsavain]

I am setting my shop using you techniques

[@thomasbacon]

Another great video

[@kevin_raney]

What are those little measurement things called on your cut off saw? I need those in my life.

[@bobbinnie9872]

www.mayaposi-stop.com/

[@Pinpon-ni8vc]

It will be nice to add a link to your site

[@markspc1]

Bob, thank you for your video and Happy New Year.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Same to you!

[@kearneyfamilylondon68]

Thank you very much for this. The whole process and thinking very informative. PEK.

[@bobbinnie9872]

The term PEK hasn't become popular in the US yet, I had to look it up. If it means what I think it does, Thank you very much.

[@abergman5]

Bob Where did you get that fence for the radial arm saw with the adjustable stop blocks? Thanks.

[@bobbinnie9872]

www.mayaposi-stop.com/

[@franksbees3884]

Bob where did you get your board stop on the radial arm saw that is slick ???? what brand is that THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR SHARING YOUR KNOWLEDGE.

[@bobbinnie9872]

www.mayaposi-stop.com/swing-st...

[@ThatBeeMan]

I noticed that too, what an asset! I might be looking into this, and that auto-feeder, for my shop. www.mayaposi-stop.com/swing-stop-system.asp

[@luci75d76]

My dad say: every beekeeper should be a carpenter too !

[@bobbinnie9872]

Your dad sounds like a smart man. It's also helpful to be a plumber, a truck driver, an electrician and more.

[@luci75d76]

@@bobbinnie9872 yes Mr.Bob you are very right!

[@dianetaylor6751]

I wish there was a way to just plug my brain into yours and just download all that expertise!

[@beeman1246]

A very good video. I build boxes similarly, but I believe that the sides and the back are better when overlap the bottom board. The seam is hidden from the elements. Good lack in 2021.

[@БаронМедовый]

Bob,спасибо большое!!

[@jimix323]

I love the way how you make the handles. It's so easy. Unfortunately, such saw blades (dado set) are not approved by the employer's liability insurance coverage in Germany.😪

[@lenturtle7954]

What do you use then a router ??

[@jimix323]

@@lenturtle7954 yes.

[@markbooth8458]

You mentioned putting putting handles wrong . I'm so glad I'm not he only one does that sometimes lol

[@mahmoudbamarni3803]

nice work

[@alhachlibou3lam94]

عمل جميل ورائع

[@keithfaithful3989]

You have more fun than anyone. Lol great boxes. One question, do you think if I didn’t cut in the handle slot it would be missed? I feel I would use the the ones in front and back more.

[@bobbinnie9872]

You probably wouldn't miss it at all.

[@johnperkins2078]

thank you..

[@donbearden1953]

Those look like high quality Nuc boxes!

[@tbone8119]

amazing

[@kayladelaossa4244]

Can you confirm the taller box design is to accommodate a pollen pattie up top without having to add a raised ring to the lids? If so is that simply to save material and time or possibly other benefits?

[@bobbinnie9872]

We use a 10 inch box instead of 9-5/8 because there aren't any strips below the box on the bottom board which in our case would be 3/8 in. The bottom board is flat. If you are referring to the frame rest being 3/4 instead of 5/8 that's just to provide a true 3/8 in. bee space between the top bars and the flat lid.

[@bobbinnie9872]

@@LaraLovesBees We use extra shims on our nucs when feeding patties to keep the hive beetle problems to a minimum. The bees need to police as much surface area as possible on the patty.

[@mark-wn5ek]

Have you got a cost per unit figured? Those are very nice boxes.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks. Approx. $26.00 includes labor, pine, HDO, screws glue, etc., but not paint and treatment.

[@russellkoopman3004]

@@bobbinnie9872 That's not bad. It also allows you to keep your full timers employed. If they make the boxes they aren't going to abuse them either.

[@bobbinnie9872]

@@russellkoopman3004 Exactly.

[@kiaya007]

Hi Bob i noticed you placed the glue on the end grain of the HDO rather than the side grain @13:30 then you drove the nails through the end grain. is there any reason for applying the glue to the end grain rather than the side or does it not matter likewise with the nails im an ametuer woodworker and was taught to put nails and screws through the side grain rather than end grain to prevent splitting. again is there a reason or does it not matter with HDO. Thanks for making this video and any advice is greatly appreciated. :-D

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Wayne. Good catch that most people miss. In most instances you would be correct. However, this plywood is so tough it's a little harder to shoot a small staple through three outer resin layers and because of the way it's manufactured it's very strong sideways. It never splits or separates.

[@IceBug1337]

Hi, Thank you very much for showing. Whats the value of the side handles since there are glued massive handles in front and back? Best regards, Jan

[@bobbinnie9872]

Sometimes when we're loading trucks it's nice to have another angle to pick up from. Thanks.

[@able61]

didn't know Kenny Rodgers was a bee guy

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Yeah, he does definitely looks like Kenny Rodgers.

[@lambbrookfarm4528]

Good morning Bob, happy holidays. You may have said in the video, but where did the spring-loaded chop saw stops you have come from? Thanks for the timely video.

[@bobbinnie9872]

www.mayaposi-stop.com/

[@heavymechanic2]

The disposable mentality and Time-Is-Money has ruined the current workforce producing substandard materials. You cannot buy decent products anymore due to cheep materials and huge profits from retailers.. Your finished product looks amazing, your guys do a great job building your woodware.

[@Swampsquash]

Agreed, after trashing a bunch of nuc boxes that barely lasted 5 yrs. It really makes me want to build something that'll last 15-20 yrs

[@rsavain]

Please give us plans of your RAS base and stands or do another video of how it was built

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Roger. Excuse my ignorance but what does RAS stand for.

[@rsavain]

Radial Arm Saw, your table and dust collector look great. Thought you started in woodworking. I try to understand the spacing under what seems to be a 3/4” plywood. Hope you did plans or more pics

[@russellkoopman3004]

I like that smaller entrance on the nuc and of course your whole process. What a nice bunch of boxes. How many weeks do you keep the crew busy making all the wooden ware? Have a great New Years Bob and the crew.

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks Russell. We have about a 2 month window.

[@joseortiz5965]

Awesome

[@khawk7365]

Great video once again. Please keep up good work. Do you ever make swarm traps to put at your yards to catch any boxes that swarm? If so what lure and box do you use? I use a router table for mating nucs I made. Why dado over routing table?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you. We don't put out swarm traps but if I did I would probably use lemongrass oil in a single deep box with an old comb or two in it, about ten feet off the ground where we could stand on a truck bed and get it. A router table would certainly work well, and would make cleaner cuts too. We used a large industrial router in the shop I worked at in Oregon for many things but the dado blades held up better and did a good enough job for grinding out thousands of rabbit joints for bee boxes. Also makes it easier to use the automatic feed.

[@robweaver9367]

Thanks for your videos. Very well done. Why don't you use the hdo plywood for the nuc bottom?

[@bobbinnie9872]

It works great and we occasionally do but were trying to keep the weight down because we move them a lot.

[@robweaver9367]

Thanks. Makes sense

[@dennissitter2242]

Do you shoot any nails or staples in the side boards. Wen making nucs or hive bodies? Great videos thanks for sharing.

[@bobbinnie9872]

As long as we use liberal amounts of glue we don't put nails in the side on a rabbit joint.

[@outdoor4413]

do you not make this style nuc box anymore? with the rounded entrance and dadal cut faces? this was a really good looking box and was looking forward to getting some.

[@bobbinnie9872]

I think we we will be making more next winter.

[@beebruns2023]

beau travail

[@bobbinnie9872]

Merci beaucoup

[@dandahlberg4452]

Hi again Bob, I was just doing some calculating on the lf cost of 3/4 in HDO (32 lf at $50/sheet = $1.56 lf) whereas 1x12 lf for pine is over double that at Lows. I realize I could find a lumber broker and likely get the cost down for a unit of 1/12 pine but my questions is, is there any reason, when considering bee health, or other factor I may not be considering, that it might not be good to use HDO for the entire nuc? I live in WA, Bellingham to be exact, so long wet winters. I have been using Inter lux 1026, a marine grade sealer to seal my exposed end cuts before priming and painting. Thanks in advance for any advice. I love your operation and wisdom, invaluable!!

[@bobbinnie9872]

HDO is heavier than the white pine we use per board ft. It's not a big deal if you are making a limited amount but when you're moving dozens or more that extra weight may be a consideration. Also, the price in our area ranges between $90.00 and $95.00 per sheet for HDO. Besides that I think it would good and probably hold up better.

[@williamsanderford918]

What is the measurements of board you get from the mill before you cut them down to nuc sizes? ​​⁠​​⁠

[@bobbinnie9872]

3/4 inch thick x 11-3/8 inch wide.

[@brianmoon5478]

Great video, Do you make your own hive bodies? I'm setting up my woodshop and figuring out how to make finger joints on a large scale or just buy hive bodies. Thanks

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Brian. Although we're not currently making hive bodies for ourselves we have in the past. When we buy them we use finger joints. When we make them we use rabbit joints. They'll last years if you do a good job making them.

[@menace2584]

Great info. Have two questions. What thickness HDO plywood? and what size hole saw for the top lid hole? Thanks

[@bobbinnie9872]

I use 3/4 in. and the whole is approx. 71 mm or 2.80 in.

[@menace2584]

@@bobbinnie9872 Thanks

[@JoseGutierrez-pl4ck]

Good morning Mr Binnie. I have always done my splits in regular size brood boxes. Is there an advantage to using nuc boxes for the splits instead of the regular brood boxes?

[@bobbinnie9872]

There is a slight advantage with thermoregulation in cold weather. Our reasons for using them are easier handling in large numbers and easier to find a queen when used as a queen mating nuc.

[@3Beehivesto300]

I was looking for a app that would layout plywood and make a cut list. Do you have a cut list or map?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Justin. I don't have written cut list but there is a list at 1:47 in this video.

[@cecildean3648]

What is the ratio of the copper nap & linseed oil ? Do you just soak the hives or do you pressure treat them?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Our wood preservative recipe: 1 gallon "Cu-Nap 8%" copper naphthenate concentrate 6 gallons mineral spirits 2 gallons raw linseed oil We soak for 5 seconds and stack to season while still wet.

[@taryldurant6356]

who makes those spring loaded stops? I've been looking for them since I seen this video

[@bobbinnie9872]

www.mayaposi-stop.com/

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Hey Bob - great video as always. Question for you. When you have your Nuc in a deep and want to add a second deep for the brood are you adding it below the original Nuc with the queen or above the box she is in? I like to have the double deeps for Queen and brood and then add the honey supers (medium) on. Is there a rule of thumb to follow on this? Thank you and stay safe! - Tom

[@bobbinnie9872]

It's OK to add a box underneath the nuc. They will reorient to the new entrance as long as it isn't to far away from the original spot.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

@@bobbinnie9872 thank you.

[@patmanhoward5681]

Thanks Bob! Great Video. Quick question, do you cut the frame rest on your 10 frame hive to 3/4 also?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thank you. No, on hive bodies we stick with the standard 5/8.

[@chadcutkomp6780]

On the holes for the lids, are you putting a lid in the hole with no holes in it? Also, I notice when you feed, you don't put an outer shell around the bucket. Is that ever a problem? We use 1 gallon buckets to feed with. Thanks for the video. Good one.

[@bobbinnie9872]

If we aren't feeding we do put in a cap without holes. The only potential problem with buckets is the wind could blow them off once they are empty. If we're worried about that we put a small brick or rock on top.

[@chadcutkomp6780]

Ok. Thank you.

[@bradveltkamp3949]

Hi Bob! Love your videos! What is the model number of your Grip Rite Nailer in this video? Or if they don’t sell that model anymore, what is the equivalent?

[@bobbinnie9872]

I'm not near the shop to look at it right now but I believe it is a GRTCS 250. www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/grip-rite-grtcs250?feeds=shopping&gclid=CjwKCAiAirb_BRBNEiwALHlnD0WnmGyyk6PHX33NccZPiTbv1_vhqeVRDugmYeVRLnu9i201V4HJIRoCLcsQAvD_BwE

[@georgehardee5470]

Could you tell me where you found the 71 mm hole saw that you use to cut your holes in your lids ? The manufacturer and where you found it would be a huge help. Love your videos! Thanks!!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi George. The hole saw we use was custom made and very heavy duty. A link for the company that made it is in the video description of Feeding Bees Part 3. You can find 71mm hole saws online through Goggle search. Good luck.

[@glennrcampbell1193]

Hi Bob...Great video as always! Your video on making bee hive lids...I can't find it anymore. Have you taken it down from KZbin? Glenn Campbell

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hi Glenn. I have not made a video on lids yet.

[@stevesoutdoorworld4340]

Maybe save time by not putting handles on the sides. I myself would never see a need for them because i always pick up from the ends. Very nice nucs Bob Thanks for sharing!

[@bobbinnie9872]

Thanks. We do occasionally use them if the entrance is covered with bees.

[@jessegeorge3793]

Where did you get your 71mm hole saw bit from?

[@bobbinnie9872]

Hole saw tool maker, www.misenheimerinc.com/

[@kennethanderson3129]

What is your opinion on hot wax dipping boxes?

[@kennethanderson3129]

Never mind answering this question. I just watched your follow up video on painting and you answered my question in it. Thx

[@williambates6811]

Is it OK to use pre primed pine boards for hives? I got a real good deal on cull 12 inch primed pine boards cheaper then regular pine boards.

[@bobbinnie9872]

I think it would be OK. I once purchased some equipment that was painted inside and out and could see no ill effects.

[@williambates6811]

@@bobbinnie9872 Thanx

[@shanihenderson4497]

Fantastic information Bob. Many thanks for putting so much into bringing us these video’s. Could you please tell me the brand of fence you use with the radial arm saw. Such a fast and efficient setup. Cheers John Australia

[@bobbinnie9872]

I love this fence. www.mayaposi-stop.com/

[@magicman9486]

You can also use 2020 rail. that also works well.

[@tyleregan5783]

Are you glueing the bases to the boxes or just dry nailing?

[@bobbinnie9872]

We're just nailing with ring shank nails in case it has to be replaced for any reason in the future.