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Frame Assembly

Assembling Frames using a Frame Assembly Jig

I've heard some of our members and new beekeepers say that they purchased hive kits and that it took all day to assemble because there were so many pieces.  It can be a daunting task to assemble frames and foundation... especially if you haven't done before or haven't developed some way of making it more productive and less tedious.

This device (demonstrated in the video tutorial below) may be just what you need if you wish to assemble your own frames (at a nice cost savings) rather than purchasing your frames already assembled.  This also works for those who really want more control over the way the frames are assembled (good glue, additional or even extra nails considered important by many). 

Many beekeepers leave their hives outside the hive for brief (or longer) periods and exposed to weather, so a good, food-safe, exterior glue can be very important and actually provide more structural integrity to the frame assemble than the fasteners.  Some use indoor/outdoor glues which may not hold up as well as a quality exterior only glue.  Many consider the fasteners (nails, brads, staples) as only there to hold the glued item in place until dry.

A few FRAME-RELATED photos, drawings, illustrations, etc.

Not all these photos may be applicable to the above video or subject/purpose of this page, but thought I'd share any way.
Notice the "most important nail" or fastener beneath the ear. The reasoning for this nail is in the video above.
ACAD drawing (by Dennis) indicating an advanced (overkill) method of nailing (not stapling) that can be used or modified to suit your ideas; however, don't forget the most important nail below the ear of top frame as explained in video above.
Enlargement of Dennis' ACAD drawing applicable to "wedge" frames (no groove frames) used for wax foundation.
Most important nail perpendicular to line of force when lifting frames for extra strength. Enlargment from Dennis's ACAD drawing. Note: you can shift this nail (or staple/brad) to left or right to avoid foundation or foundation groove..
Laborious assembling frames the slow way without using a frame jig as suggested in video above.
Other frame-related photos. Branding of individual frames... or wood-burning symbols for ID or other purposes.
Speaking of frames. This can also be a handy device for supporting/holding frames removed during hive inspections instead of laying in dirt, grass, etc... leaning against hive or hive stand.
Dennis' (or his son Paul's) idea for starting brood frames in a Langstroth hive for transfer to Top-Bar Hive.
More details of frames to build brood frames inside Langstroth for transfer to TBH. Dennis got blue ribbon for this invention at state convention.

PLANS FOR FRAME ASSEMBLY JIG

Very similar to the one in video at top of this web page
frameassemblyjigplans.pdf
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  • EDUCATION
    • Calendar Events
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    • Frame Assembly
    • Frame Reading Bee Math
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    • Hive Beetles
    • Inner Cover Flexible
    • Bucket Pail Feeders
    • Wax Rendering
    • HONEY
    • Hurricane Preparedness
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    • Queens >
      • VSH Queens
      • Miksa Queens
    • Queen Installation
    • Varroa Mites
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      • Varroa Mites
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