Making a long Langstroth Bee Hive

[@kenleadbeter1040]

Easily the most comprehensive and detailed instructions I've found on the internet. Also looks fairly straight forward for the "non-woodworker" (me) to be able to complete. Thanks for taking the time and effort to make it a simple project.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Awesome Ken! Glad to hear that you liked it!

[@smilingdog54]

Excellent video! This is very easy to understand for the beginner. God Bless and thank you for taking the time to show how it is done.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you found it helpful! God Bless

[@ladonnamartin8296]

Thanks!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thank you!!!

[@CC_farm]

Thanks for showing how you made your hive bodies. I'll be making a couple of these thanks to your video!

[@HisWayHomestead]

very nice! Let me know how you make out with them.

[@chuckoverturf6710]

I'm glad to see your shop is in as much disarray as mine. Lol. I really like the concept of the long box. I'm a retired heavy duty diesel mechanic turned carpenter and I've built several of the vertical boxes that turned out pretty good. I'll be using a dado set up for the cuts on the long pieces. I like to use rabbit cuts when I do them right. Your demeanor is great and entertaining.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks Chuck!!! Yeah, I have a problem where I’m so glad to be finished with a project that I don’t take the time to clean up afterward…. I’m trying to do better 🤪

[@CastleHives]

I may look into this style over the Winter. .

[@HisWayHomestead]

the Layens hive is supposed to be better. It more mimics nature as far as the frame structure.... but, the frames won't fit into normal extractors...

[@josephvano8987]

I like the overall design of the Langstroth Long Hive. I like the idea of having a pitched roof vs a flat roof. I have used the traditional Langstroth hives, but as I get older it is harder for me to lift those deep boxes, especially when they are full of honey. The design shows me that Doug put a lot of thought into the long hive.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks Joseph! A lot of it is a compilation from Dr Leo at Horizontal Hives

[@veracampbell9583]

Wow Commander Bacon the hive is very nice. Thank you for sharing. God bless y’all.

[@wendycallaway1462]

Thanks for showing this in detail! I’m definitely in the woodworking for dummies class. 😂

[@HisWayHomestead]

I’m glad you liked it! It’s not hard if you’ve been around woodworking. These techniques are fairly easy. Thanks Wendy!

[@wendycallaway1462]

@@HisWayHomestead how many frames will this hold? It’s been 35 years since I did any real woodworking, glad I came across your page.

[@HisWayHomestead]

I think it will hold 30 frames

[@becomingtexian-ahomesteadj6316]

This was a long one, but I stuck it out to see how it all worked out. HA! Thanks for sharing. I hope to build my own horizontal hives one day. Land, chickens, and gardens first though! Great job. Cheers and God bless you guys.

[@HisWayHomestead]

It was long... sorry... I cut a lot out and didn’t show a bunch and it was still long... ;-)

[@FrankAndTinaOfficial]

Man you did a great job on that!

[@35jays]

Nice video and nice job on the hive!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks! I really appreciate that!

[@ladonnamartin8296]

Awesome Horizontal Langstroth Hive! I have the traditional Langstroth hives, and this design is going to make beekeeping so easy, and also make the bees happy! Thanks for sharing! I sent you an email request for the plans. You are a talented carpenter!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks so much!

[@BHOLT08]

Make a tall jig that fits over the fence to run tall boards through the saw safely. I see these cuts all the time and while I'm glad people achieve their cuts without injury, I'm always thinking "YIKES!" when I see these risky cuts being made. I will say at least you used your "shoe" to help run it through. Most people I see use their other hand!

[@HisWayHomestead]

I don’t do it that often and it’s harder to make a big like that for the delta unifence. The other style fence is much easier to make those kind of jigs

[@corinabegeman8250]

This is the best making long hive movie i ever see. Wel done Doug. Kind regards from the Netherlands (Fred)

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks Fred! I'm glad you liked it!

[@okaneco]

How did you attach the oil pan frame to the hive? You missed the attachment process on the video, great video

[@HisWayHomestead]

Great question. I think I used pocket screws to attach the frame and then screwed the bottom to that

[@HisWayHomestead]

I just reviewed the plans and you build the bottom up together and I drilled holes thru the outer bands and screwed it to the bottom of the main hive body.

[@okaneco]

Is it still hot?

[@HisWayHomestead]

@@okaneconot since it’s been winter 😅😂

[@okaneco]

How did you hive turn out (honey production), also did the bee propolis the #8 screen on the bottom?@@HisWayHomestead

[@fishinpharm2991]

Great build. How much bee space is there from the bottom of your frames to the screen bottom board? I figure it’s just shy of an inch?

[@HisWayHomestead]

That’s about right…. I think between 1” and 2”

[@RussellSamson-d1t]

Like a set of plans Sir,are they available

[@HisWayHomestead]

They are available, please send an email to [e-mail] for more info

[@MickyBellRoberts]

That is a nice big workshop you have there.

[@HisWayHomestead]

It needs a good cleaning and organizing... ;-)

[@PaganWizard]

If you can force some room into your budget to install some solar panels on your workshop, and use them to power a split unit heat/AC unit, it will pay for itself very shortly, and you will very quickly appreciate the investment. You'll be comfortable all year long in your shop. If you can install a large enough battery bank, you might even be able to power some of your tools as well. VERY COOL PROJECT, and GREAT VIDEO!!!!!!!!!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks so much…. Something to think about!

[@RidgeLife]

Nice work!

[@DarrylSparlin]

Interesting build but I thought you needed better camera coverage. Other than that you built an excellent hive. Thanks for sharing.

[@HisWayHomestead]

I think you’re right about the camera coverage…. Thanks for watching!

[@CPMJunkRemoval]

Sorry I’m so late to the party. But I have some 4 year old treated 2x12s can I use these for my hive? Should I paint them first on the inside or just get some fresh wood?

[@HisWayHomestead]

I don’t think I would use treated wood for a hive

[@texbowhunter316]

What is the purpose of planing down the 2x4’s? Do you have to do this if you don’t have a planer? Great job on the build!!!

[@HisWayHomestead]

I’ll have to watch the video again to see why I did it. I’ll let you know after I watch it. 😉

[@texbowhunter316]

Lol!! 10-4. It was hot in there.

[@HisWayHomestead]

@@texbowhunter316 it gets really hot in my building…. I have another one I need to build and have been putting it off 🤪

[@HisWayHomestead]

Alright…. Had to plane down the wood so that the freeman trays would fit. I could have made the length a little longer for the entire hive, but this was the easiest solution.

[@texbowhunter316]

Ahh!!! I see now. Thanks for the quick replies.

[@sometimesitjustbeesthatway3070]

Man you did a great job on that hive build. Keep up the good work!!!

[@tuskegeehoney]

Thanks for sharing!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thank you for watching!

[@tuskegeehoney]

thanks to you I made one today - just have to finish painting and add the flashing. you made everything crystal clear thanks for sharing@@HisWayHomestead

[@HisWayHomestead]

Awesome!!! You’re fast! Send me photos thru email

[@tuskegeehoney]

I sent a few yesterday - thanks again for sharing@@HisWayHomestead

[@HisWayHomestead]

@tuskegeehoney I got it! Looks good!

[@chips4289]

where did you get the oil pans?

[@HisWayHomestead]

They are freeman beetle traps. There are a few places online that has them. I got ours from Central Beekeepers Supply. They seemed to have the best prices. There is a link in the video description.

[@chips4289]

@@HisWayHomestead I like that idea..I am about to build long horizontal hives..the vertical ones are starting to kill my back as I age lol

[@CynBrown]

Awesome job

[@212acres3]

Very nice. Would like to get some bees one day for our homestead.

[@Asyougo-ministry]

did you ever come up with any plans?

[@HisWayHomestead]

I have plans available. Please send an email to [e-mail]

[@joesinakandid528]

I'm not a Safety Sally - however - Possibly using a feather board on your table saw would have pushed the finger safety meter to a much higher reading on some of those cuts. Just sayin'. Joe

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks Joe! I agree.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

That was a hot day. Lol. I have been doing some research on the horizontal hive and pros / cons. How do you like it? Does it get very cold where you are in winter? Great job and thanks for sharing. - Tom “Outdoors and Country Living”.

[@HisWayHomestead]

I’m very new to bees so I don’t know all the pros and cons. I like it so far. It doesn’t get cold for long periods... we might have some days that dip into the teens, but rarely.

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

His Way Homestead it sure looks good. I’m going to build one and give it a try. Have a great weekend! - Tom

[@deathlyrose8046]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving a little suggestion that a friend of mine who has one of these hives said was the bee openings ie entrances should be on the ENDS ie the short ends for some reason it makes the bees spread out more along the hive and also makes it so if you put a separator in the middle of the hive box itself you can actually have 2 different hives in one long langstroth hive box

[@OutdoorsandCountryLiving]

Deathly Rose thank you for sharing the information! There are always things to learn in life. :) Our winters are not terribly cold but it does freeze and get cold in the Midwest where we are. It’s in my list to build new hives this winter. Thank you and stay safe! - Tom

[@deathlyrose8046]

@@OutdoorsandCountryLiving no worries over wintering was actually part of the reason i commented i live in the PNW ie WA and that was the main reason my buddy used the SHORT ends as his openings so as the keep the hive well ventilated during the winter months

[@RidgeLife]

I’ve never heard of a Langstroth version of horizontal hive. What’s the difference?

[@HisWayHomestead]

Uses standard deep langstroth frames

[@HisWayHomestead]

You’ll see it when you drop by

[@RidgeLife]

His Way Homestead cool

[@HisWayHomestead]

RidgeLife most use the layens frames which are a lot bigger and is really better for the bees. But good luck finding someone with an extractor for those frames

[@guyfisher3144]

Thank you! What size were the cleats on top to retain those cover boards?

[@HisWayHomestead]

I need to finish the plans... I don’t know off hand... sorry

[@suburbanhomesteaderwy-az]

Hi there. Love the wood shop. Toooooo hot. Love the hives. I hear you are having a visitor for Ridgelife. He talked about you on his live last night.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Yep... he’ll be here next saturday

[@sst16green]

Very nice, how many frames will this hold and I will be contacting you when you get the plans done.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks... it will hold about 30 frames

[@HisWayHomestead]

I have the drawings complete now

[@andrewbrundle8074]

I like your shop. It looks used as does mine. I also love the hat!!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks Andrew! If by used you mean not cleaned up, then yep, it’s really used.. ;-)

[@JimLaddie]

Thanks 👍. I have neither your skills nor your tools but am thinking about laminating some plywood or hive boxes. Either way, very helpful. Love the lid.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Glad you liked it... you probably have the skills... I’ll trust you in the tools... ;-). Glad you liked it

[@JimLaddie]

His Way Homestead : Ended up making a Top Bar hive. I can work around not having a table saw. So you're next. Cheers.

[@HisWayHomestead]

@@JimLaddie nice... let me know how you like the top bar and how it does for you.

[@JimLaddie]

@@HisWayHomestead Loving the top bar hives. Two packages installed a couple of weeks ago. Was the perfect winter project. Picked up two half sheets of 3/4" plywood and one half sheet of 5/8 sheething for free. Perfect. Time to start on this project now. No rush though.

[@patroop2949]

how do i get the blueprints for the long hive

[@HisWayHomestead]

Hi Pat, send an email to [e-mail] for more details

[@ottawabarber]

tried to email for the plans, but the email address isn't any good - is there another way? I mainly just want the measurements to build. Thanks, the video is very helpful.

[@HisWayHomestead]

[e-mail]

[@HisWayHomestead]

Glad you liked the video!

[@ottawabarber]

@@HisWayHomestead email sent, thanks for the quick reply

[@tedunderdown8526]

Would like to have the plans for this would like to build my first hive

[@HisWayHomestead]

@@tedunderdown8526 please send an email to [e-mail]

[@erince3460]

I would love a copy of the plans!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Send an email to [e-mail]

[@Boog7625]

Nice video. What was the cost of materials for each hive?

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thanks Larry! I didn’t really keep up with the cost. I should have. The cost of the lumber is much higher than it was.

[@AnoshraiRai]

Good bee hive i am from nepal

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thank you!

[@PetesLittleHomestead60]

Very Nice Job ! I Use The Titebond II A Lot When I Build Things ! Wish I Had All That Machinery You Have ! Very Nice Shop ! I Thought about buying those corner clamps But Wasnt to Sure about them ! So Did you like how they work ! Is it worth the investment ! Very Nice Job on the Bee box ! God Bless !

[@HisWayHomestead]

I wish I had the receipt to return those clamps... I can use other clamps to do the same job.

[@rickdaruler6368]

BLACK+DECKER 12,000 BTU Portable Air Conditioner up to 550 Sq.Ft. with Remote Control, White

[@HisWayHomestead]

Good to know Rick! That one might not help much, the building is 1800 square ft

[@tybo759]

Nice video. Do you offer plans for this hive? Edited to say I missed your email the first time around. I'll get in touch for the plans.

[@HisWayHomestead]

I will be. I don’t have the drawings finished yet.

[@HisWayHomestead]

The drawings are finished and ready to go

[@RandWFarmstead-TonyWalsh]

I wish I would have learned wood working and bee keeping from my step-father before he passed away. I was only 20 so I didn't have enough sense to pay attention as I had other interests.

[@HisWayHomestead]

I hear ya... I don’t think there is anyone who wouldn’t do something different

[@HisWayHomestead]

I’ve completed the drawings for the plans. If you would like a copy, send an email to [e-mail] for more details.

[@skipdaniels5875]

How can I get a copy of your plans? Thanks

[@HisWayHomestead]

@@skipdaniels5875 you have to send me an email at [e-mail]

[@williambrown6283]

Can I get a copy of your plans also?

[@HisWayHomestead]

@@williambrown6283 sure, send an email to [e-mail] and I’ll give you the details on how to get them

[@mpedals]

So they are for sale, the plans

[@jerontaylor9999]

Old school craftsman! well done, I love the design of the hive, pretty much the same hive we will have! I found this half way into the build and picked up a few pointers from your video. Thank you for posting.

[@HisWayHomestead]

Awesome Jeron!!! Glad you got something helpful out of the video!

[@winginitwithirishcolleen6692]

💚 minutes marathon

[@MemawsMatters]

Playlist run!!!

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thank you so much!!!

[@littlebitcrazy84]

u still rolling its 5;30 am

[@HisWayHomestead]

Thank you!!! I really appreciate it!!!

[@kevint.murphy1481]

Great video, thank you. I tried to send an email to ask for a copy of the plans but it would not go through. Can you send your email address. Thank you.

[@HisWayHomestead]

It [e-mail]

[@lawrenceamccoll6868]

YOU WILL GET TIRED OF THE SPRINGS ON THOSE HOOKS I'M NOT GUESSING😮

[@HisWayHomestead]

I hear ya…. Fortunately, I don’t access those much.

[@josephvano8987]

Thanks!

[@HisWayHomestead]

You’re very welcome!!!

[@jameshendrix4222]

Thanks!

[@HisWayHomestead]

You’re very welcome!!! Thank You!!!