stuff to build or make

[Ross]

Repost of one of my old posts for the newbees.

Since spring is fast approaching and a lot of new beekeepers come here looking for help, I thought I would start a thread with ideas that work for me. They are free to anyone that wants to use them.

Bottom Board construction
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/botto...ottomboard.htm

Frame construction jig (yes, that one)
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/framejig/framejig.htm

Foundationless frames -- cutting the top bars
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/frames/

A couple of nucs
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/nuc/

A sled for cutting box joints (there are tons out there on the web)
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/sled/

Open feeder (hint, place gravel, sawdust, sponge, etc in the bowl to prevent drowning.
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/beefeeder.jpg

Queen cell incubator
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/incubator/
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www.myoldtools.com

[waynesgarden]

Ross,

The first link for the bottom board is not working.

I built the frame assembly jig. That and an inexpensive air nailer and compressor has been a great time saver.

Thanks.
Wayne

[brac]

Ross,
Can you explain what I am looking at with the cell incubator.
Thanks

[Ross]

repost of the bottomboard link
http://www.myoldtools.com/Bees/botto...ottomboard.htm

[Ross]

The in-hive cell incubator bar is a convenient way to hatch multiple queen cells in a single hive, without risking having them torn down. This one is sized for the Jenter cell plugs. The slots are to give the bees a way to feed the queens. Using the hive as an incubator insures the right temperature and humidity.

[AstroBee]

I've made a good number of bottom boards using your design. Really nice design - simple and sturdy!

Appreciate your contributions!

[dixie1]

I like the looks of your frame jig Ross....tell me if you use a brad nailer or a finish nailer and what size nails or brads you use ....thank you

dixie

[Ross]

I use a 18 guage brad nailer and 1" brads.

[dixie1]

thanks for the reply ross...I went out yesterday and bought a pneumatic crown stapler to add to my toys, and started nailing frames together yesterday........can't wait until next spring

[Silverbackotter]

Thanks

[J.ATKINS]

I built the frame jig this winter and it works great. Thanks for posting all the pics.
Jordan