need to clean some frames

[frysl]

Hello all,
I pulled out two old supers out of my garage that wax moths had gotten into. I'd like to clean them up for re-use. Is there a tool (or good idea)I can use to clean the old wax and debris out of the groves that the foundation goes into?
Thanks
Steve

[Rader Sidetrack]

This may not be the ideal solution for only two boxes, but you might be interested in this recent thread on your topic.
http://www.beesource.com/forums/show...823#post869823
If you don't want to read the whole thread, of particular interest are posts #1(scenario) and #4 (proposed solution), and the very last post, #47 (feedback on the proposed solution).

[beegeorge]

all suppliers have frame cleaning tools,, and after cleaning,, I dunk all woodwork in a 55 gallon drum with a chlorine solution for 24 hrs,, then let it air out,,

[whiskers]

Hoof pick?
Bill

[NGAnderson]

FatBeeMan instructional video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1dD7DPq4PU&feature=plcp

Garrett

[Acebird]

Anybody ever try a hot air gun?

[Rader Sidetrack]

Here is a thread from today with a member's home - modified tool to do this job.
http://www.beesource.com/forums/show...and-cultivator

[xcugat]

Great method here:

[Bear Creek Steve]

NOTE: The man in the video in post #8 is using a hot lye solution to clean the wax and propolis off of the frames and foundation. I highly recomend AGAINST that process because it is very dangerous.

Steve

[xcugat]

Yeah---I saw that.... Not sure about that part but I would think very hot water alone would help alot

[Acebird]

NOTE: The man in the video in post #8 is using a hot lye solution to clean the wax and propolis off of the frames and foundation.

Is it just wax and propolis and if so why does it need to be cleaned like that?

[xcugat]

The cocoons on the brood frame mixed with propolis can be a huge pain to scrape off

[BeeCurious]

Hello all,
I pulled out two old supers out of my garage that wax moths had gotten into. I'd like to clean them up for re-use. Is there a tool (or good idea)I can use to clean the old wax and debris out of the groves that the foundation goes into?
Thanks
Steve

Depending on the damage to the wood, and the degree of infestation, it may be more satisfying to toss the frames out...

[EastSideBuzz]

Power wash plastic. Place on the ground step on one side and blast away. Then move your foot and finish the side. Flip and repeat.

Note: Do not power wash on the redwood deck. BTDT. Concrete would be best. You also will get wet. Also not recommended in sub 0 temps. Unless you like snow.

[seyc]

Power wash plastic. Place on the ground step on one side and blast away. Then move your foot and finish the side. Flip and repeat.

Note: Do not power wash on the redwood deck. BTDT. Concrete would be best. You also will get wet. Also not recommended in sub 0 temps. Unless you like snow.

Aren't snow making things basically a pressure washer and attached to a fan?