Is brace comb composed differently?

[Daisy]

Is brace comb stronger then regular comb wax?

Is it denser perhaps?

I ask because I was thinking about collecting it separately from the other wax to be used to form my own starter strip on the underside of the frame etc....

I staggered frames with foundation with frames without foundation in the brood box for the swarm I just boxed recently to see if they would build their comb straight on all five foundationless frames....

I haven't checked inside yet...

Anyway, this sparked my question regarding brace comb....



[This message has been edited by Daisy (edited June 27, 2004).]

[Michael Bush]

Sometimes the wax is thicker. Sometimes it contains more propolis. But it's basically wax attached with propolis same as the rest of the comb.

[Daisy]

MB, ever heard of anyone collecting it for use in attaching starter strips?

Have you had your coffee yet?

And, who gets your massages?

LOL

[Michael Bush]

>MB, ever heard of anyone collecting it for use in attaching starter strips?

I use whatever wax is handy, including burr and brace.

>Have you had your coffee yet?

Yes, the best in the world. From http://www.coffeecultureonline.com/ I get it on Thursday and it was roasted on Tuesday or Wednesay.

>And, who gets your massages?

Massages? Lots of people get my massages. All they have to do is ask.

[Daisy]

Wow, looks like you have the best coffee in town...