This is my third season and I'm experimenting with some different techniques in some of my hives; foundationless, splits + letting them raise their own queen, etc. I need to add a brood chamber to one of my hives, and I'm interested in using 9 frames in a 8 frame box like some have suggested. Do I just shave off enough from a frame or two to fit the ninth in, or do I need to shave them all down so there is some extra space? If so, how much on each frame, and how much extra space should I leave in the hive? I don't have a planer, so I was thinking about using a sander with 40 grit, or using my hive tool. It doesn't seem like I would need to remove much. I'm running boxes from Miller.
Also, the box below has eight frames. I don't think this will be a problem since there is space between the tops and bottoms of frames between boxes, but wanted to double check before I proceed. Thanks in advance!
Also, the box below has eight frames. I don't think this will be a problem since there is space between the tops and bottoms of frames between boxes, but wanted to double check before I proceed. Thanks in advance!