You don't need a jig. The only things I put together with a jig are frames because I like to do them ten at a time. It is certainly not required. The only absolutes are glue and a hammer, as far as I'm concerned.
Ok I am brand new at this and was gonna oreder some hives and materials. I was wanting to know if I order unassembled hives do I need a jig in order to put them together?
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Josh
I do use a jig. It does make life easier. If you are only making a few and if the box is well made it should be easy to make it square . I use Titebond 11 glue. Ejoy your bees.Ok I am brand new at this and was gonna oreder some hives and materials. I was wanting to know if I order unassembled hives do I need a jig in order to put them together?
Thanks
Josh
Nope, no need for any kind of "jig" at all for putting them together. Some use jig's for the frames, some even use them for the boxes. I personally don't use a jig at all. I put the boxes and the frames together on top of my tablesaw. Boxes one at a time, frames 10 at a time. I use a crown stapler to put things together with as well. AIR is my friend.. lol.. You will find that you'll get in a groove of doing things your way and the real idea is to feel comfortable doing so. Once you get to that point, the rest is a breeze..Ok I am brand new at this and was gonna oreder some hives and materials. I was wanting to know if I order unassembled hives do I need a jig in order to put them together?
Thanks
Josh
You need a square to square up a frame? Are you saying if the frame was 1/32 out of square the bees wouldn't use it or there would be some other problem that would make it useless?And how does one square up a frame with pipe clamps?