Frame size for swarm trap ?

[twintrades]

Hey i have a bunch a miss cut homade frame parts here. I took to big of a bite out of the sholders when i cut the top bars. so across my bottom is 17 3/4 " and my top would be 17 1/2 "

These would be bear frames for swarm traps. Would the difference be ok ? Or would they build burr comb and make a never ending mess ?

[Grant]

If your frames won't fit a brood box, then don't use them for a trap. I want frames to transfer from the trap to the brood box and fit into my normal system.

Grant
Jackson, MO

[twintrades]

Na thell fit it would just have 1/8 inch more room at the top of the sides

[odfrank]

There is no such thing as a perfect bee space, the bees will do as they please regardless of the accuracy of your equipment.

[beyondthesidewalks]

If your frames won't fit a brood box, then don't use them for a trap. I want frames to transfer from the trap to the brood box and fit into my normal system.

I'll second that also. To me any other method is more work. Must be a full moon or something. Two beekeepers agree on something...

[twintrades]

Well ya they fit in a brood box. My nucs are reg 5 frame deep cotes type. Id hate to have to do a cut out on a swarm. PITA

Any who i just cut some shim strips and the frames are coming out normal now. Im only making frames for brood. Honey supers will be bought. Id hate to have the frame blow apart in someones extractor.

[Nantom670]

Why not just glue a small strip onto the shoulders?

[twintrades]

Thats what i did. There fine now.