Kelley frames vs Dadant frames

[Rusty Hills Farm]

I've always used Dadant frames. In fact, I am into my last box and considering reordering. Shipping costs kinda took the wind out of my sails, tho. I've looked around and discovered I can pick up a Kelley order at ABA's annual picnic and avoid shipping charges. But before I take that plunge, I am wondering about how the Kelley frames compare to the Dadant frames--size, quality, etc. Some of my Dadant frames are more than 10 years old and still going strong.

Can anyone share their experiences with Kelley frames?

Thanks!


Rusty

[BeeCurious]

The quality of Kelley's frames is excellent. Until someone replies concerning how the dimensions compare with Dadant frames you can spend some time looking at this :

http://www.beeculture.com/content/BeeSpaceArticle.pdf

[gmcharlie]

Just ordered 5000 From Mann lake, beat kelleys price by .09 a frame and free shipping.

[rail]

Kelley's foundationless:

Mann Lake frames "superb quality"!!!

Miller Bee Supply frames is my absolute favorite!


I've tried and used; Dadant, Brushy, Rossman, Miller, Mann Lake and Kelley....

[mhc]

I have used Kelly's frame and really like them. Easy to assembly and I have never had any problems with breakage. I am partial to them, because I time my orders to pick them up at an event they are at so I do not have to pay shipping.

[Riskybizz]

Just received a new order of 1000 deep frames from Mann Lake. Can't beat the price, and shipping is on the house. Great quality frames.