View Full Version : Is 1/8" to much gap?
Schoon
10-31-2009, 04:21 PM
I started building my own boxes, but when I put one together at the corners there is about an 1/8" of an inch different. Will this hurt anything or will the bees fill it up? Thanks.
bigeddie
10-31-2009, 05:29 PM
Bees are good at patching and not really to fussy. Plug the gaps up the best you can and let the bees do the rest.
honeyman46408
10-31-2009, 05:30 PM
I don`t realy understand where the "gap" is can you explain more?
Schoon
10-31-2009, 07:05 PM
The gap is at the corners one corner is about 1/8" higher than the other. Thanks
KQ6AR
10-31-2009, 07:10 PM
My mann lake boxes where a little off. I plained them a little to make them stack without gaps.
Countryboy
10-31-2009, 08:23 PM
Once the box is full of honey, it may lay flat on the box below. If the gap is still there when the box is full, you will appreciate having a spot to stick your hive tool in to break the boxes apart.
something I get told alot," It ain't a cherry cabinet!"
davejw
11-01-2009, 05:30 AM
Ventilation is a good thing. The bees will propilise the gap where they seem fit. If it makes you feel better throw a piece of duct tape over the "gap" and be happy.
peacekeeperapiaries
11-01-2009, 08:14 PM
I agree with CB man those "perfectly'' flat fitting boxes can be a bear to break apart. We build all our own boxes I appreciate a little gap most of the time and the bees will glue shut what they dont want.