Wax Foundation Pro, Cons, Resources and Tips!

MIND YOUR OWN BEESWAX!

[@kamonreynolds]

Fred Dunn's Video on a wire embedder - kzbin.info/www/bejne/apO7on2rhLyIns0si=K4SZO7qGLB-Hxg46 Mann Lake Comb Honey Wax - www.mannlakeltd.com/5-5/8-x-16-1/2-14.29-cm-x-41.91-cm-thin-surplus/ My Comb Cutting video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/g5y8ZKCVoZZ0jKssi=fmx5rTDlMoywb4tZ Better Bee DIY Foundation Mold www.betterbee.com/foundation/fm1-foundation-mold.asp?mkwid=s&pcrid=616711635775&pkw=&pmt=&pdv=c&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwurS3BhCGARIsADdUH51MJ3AQjxeE991M1KWo7k0lQtw7lf7usaeFJDQKcLYRGTwKNYmcH8IaArebEALw_wcB

[@attesmatte]

Here in Sweden, the wax foundations don't have wire in them when you buy them. We wire all the frames first instead, and then melt the wax sheets onto the wires. 😊👍

[@kamonreynolds]

I bet the bees love them! Thanks for commenting!

[@maureenjais-mick816]

I only use wax foundation. Not a lot of hives, so cleaning, wiring and prepping the frames (with a good recorded book on my e-reader) is relaxing.

[@donstanley8514]

Lots of variables in beekeeping, that’s what makes it so much fun. I’m trying beetle grease with wintergreen oil. Sure hope it works., been trying peppermint candy, but the bees eat it up so quick.

[@donstanley8514]

So many variables in beekeeping, that’s what makes it so much fun., try everything, keep what works for you. I’m trying beetle grease for the first time with wintergreen oil. Been using peppermint candy, seems to work, but the bees keep eating it.

[@Meadsapiary]

Intriguing. While I could be persuaded in the future to maybe dedicate one colony to comb honey production. Right now though, I see it as another compromising expense in both time and $$.

[@BrittneySherrill]

I just got done waxing 20 frames so I can see if they will draw them out on this flow of golden rod

[@kamonreynolds]

Good luck!

[@robertstwalley3662]

All starter strips and wax foundation here, 8 frame medium everything, 30 colonies. Miller make a wax foundation frame that the bottom bar is slotted to eliminate the bowing you are correctly talking about. I have just started using them, so, jury is still out but I cannot recommend Dadant wire reinforced foundation or frames, both too inconsistent and out of square. Soon I will get a big batch of more Miller frames and wire reinforced foundation and I will give them a real test, but the small batch I got from them looked very promising.

[@russellaymond312]

Thank you for sharing

[@edwardalsup9673]

the only wax foundation i use is for production of cut comb honey. it seems i am always behind without having to mess with wax foundation.

[@DavidAg15]

Hey it’s me lol thank you

[@waynebecker7565]

I use plastic foundation

[@kathyhathaway8823]

Hello kamon I started out in sixty eight using wax foundation and have used it ever since an I do like it . I still wire all of them in even the brood frames . I do not “X” my wiring I go back an forth tho yes both ways will work just fine . BUT BUT BUT with all that said I have been watching some of the ( PROS )on here like you an mike others!!!!!. I started switching out foundations with plastic and YES I do like the Plastic a lot to an I will be putting more plastic in this winter. One reason for switching out the deep brood foundation is the Black plastic I can see the eggs an I can not see them on wax foundation. I guess that is a old joke on myself. LOL . I would say for people to use what ever works for themself an what ever you have time to use because yes it takes a lot longer on the wax to install. Thanks as always kamon .

[@tonyandric4380]

Let's see how to start this... What works for me... (oh wait, that's a lie). Ok... What nearly always works for me. Shoot, not a full lie, but still not close to true. Try again... What often works for me is... Harumph.... not quite there. One last shot... What I sometimes do, and sometimes don't, but it's what I do and the bees mostly have to fix my marginal effort... that's really close to the truth! "and the rest of the story"... but I still like to fart around and experiment with fantasy imagination in ways that are minimal effort and costs, and yet the bees produce perfect comb, and I've actually seen the bees roll their eyes at me! There, I said it.