arc topbars

[Bernhard]

Hi blokes,

have a look at this:

http://www.bienenmuseumduisburg.de/PICS/weissenseiffen-1%20klein.jpg

A guy called Guenther Mancke constructed this hive using arc topbars. This for a couple of reasons. First, it is close to the natural shape in a hollow tree. The bees can attach to the "sides" without attaching comb to the lower parts of the hive. The comb will be stronger and won't break. The upper part of the hive forms a cap and will keep the warmth better.

What about adding this type of bars to a TBH? Like this:

http://home.arcor.de/bernhard_downunder/bienenbeute.gif

The topbars themselves aren't difficult to make: just cut rounds out of a piece of board. Whet the lower edges - done.

What ye reckon'?

Bernhard

[drobbins]

That's not a beehive, that's a piece of artwork :eek:

Dave

[BerkeyDavid]

I reckon it would be a lot of work. Looks good in a museum though. I give it an A+ for creativity, beauty, function and design, and a D- for ease of manufacture. "Tis a gift to be simple..."

thanks for posting!

[oldgreyone]

Tis an intriguing design.
Someday when I have time and feel creative I will have to give it a try.

Thanks for the thought provoking idea.