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hmm...interesting. They don't show them being recessed at all. It's gaps I'm trying to avoid, these things look thick and most plastics wear faster than wood....I'm glad to see I'm not the only one...

Which brings up two questions and a meta-question:

1)so if I DO do this, I should recess, then paint, then apply?
2) what is the proper way to use a hive tool so that damage does not occur?...

I'm considering installing thin metal on the corners of first new hive (bees arrive at the end of April/beginning of May) to give me a sturdy surface to pry on since I've heard that the boxes can get...

I'm just about to begin my beekeeping journey, I'm trying to decide between:
1)all plastic (probably the plastic frame and foundation in one)
2)all plastic foundation in wood frames
3)all wax...