You really can't ever get out of this business, once started!

[Ronnie Elliott]

I sold 500 frames of Permacomb foundation a few years ago because I wanted out of the honeybee business. To hot in Texas, too dry in summers, mosquitoes, ticks, to many good reasons to get out after retiring. I still have two strong hives going into winter this year, and was wanting to take off some honey. I have searched the forums, and FAQ, but found nothing on the uncapping tool needed to open the PC cells with. I had, but sold a jig that had independent spiked roller wheels, with a handle to push back and forth, to uncap the honey cells. Is there something better, or what do you call that jig, so I can order another one?

[Laurence Hope]

I think you are describing the "Hackler Honey Punch", which I saw ads kicking around about 5-7 years ago. I haven't seen anything about it since. I often thought I would like to try one out, but never got one. I have never dealt with Permacomb, but it seems a cappings scratcher would work fine. Wish you the best.

[cdb 1212]

Ronnie, try a heat gun set on low. saw an video on utube of a man doing this it looked fast and easy. sorry i don't have a link

[AstroBee]

The hackler honey punch can be found here: http://plastools.com/

However, it looks like they don't have any available due to production problems. You might want to contact then for a status update.

[jwbee]

Ronnie, try a heat gun set on low. saw an video on utube of a man doing this it looked fast and easy. sorry i don't have a link

Yes , that's what I use , I set mine on high and just don't heat any one area too long.
And I have no cappings to deal with.
I tried to get a hackler honey punch , and it seems he isn't making anymore.
I guess you could try phoning him.


3856 Magrath rd.

Bellingham, WA98226map

Phone:
(360) 739-8748

Website:
www.plastools.com

Jeff Hackler, owner, updated this company profile on 11/08/2011

[Rolande]

don't have any personal knowledge of this 'hackler honey punch' but it looks remarkably like a roller device used for small scale agitation of heather honey. A search of a few online European supply houses should show some examples, but I doubt the shipping etc would make it a viable option...

[sfisher]

The link says that all sizes of the Hackler Honey Punch are out of stock.

[KQ6AR]

There is a US company making the punches now. http://www.plastools.com/honey_punch.htm
I'd try the heat gun first myself.