Bar Spacing

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angryhippie

Discussion Starter · Mar 14, 2010

I've got my top bar hive built and all of my bars cut. I used 2x6's ripped down to 1 3/8 and then cut them down at a 45 degree angle to make a nice guide. I am using an end entrance and my question is, should the first bar go right up against the front of the hive body or should a I put in a spacer? It doesn't seem like that would be enough space against the end. I know that they'll adjust for the spacing that they need, but I want to try to make sure that they start building on the guide right from the get go.

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Ben Brewcat

· #2 · Mar 14, 2010

If your bee space is correct (and if the bees like your bars

), it should go right on the front IMO. Extra space always seems to attract trouble. Dip or rub some beeswax along the edge of a couple bars to get them started and keep an eye on how they do!

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Beethinking

· #3 · Mar 14, 2010

I run my bars at 1 3/8 and I have few issues with them directly against the end or followers.

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