[Ddawg]

Thanks! I was reading up on quiet boxes and found this video. Love the whole concept of reducing stress as well as a safe place to put the frame with the queen when manipulating or doing splits.
http://youtu.be/v7cshQc5RyY

Does anyone know of a quiet box configured like this is available to purchase. I know it's just a nuc with some add ons and is probably easy enough to make, but even still I think it's above my skill level!

This year I built several of the D. Coates plywood nucs from plans on the DYI section on BS. I cut a feeder hole in the top and added a screen so the bees cant get out. I plan on using one for a quiet box, I stapled a screen over the entrance and added some velcro to strap down the top for transport if needed.
I know you said you were not much on wood working, but maybe you could find someone who can build them. They are relatively easy to build and you can build 4 for around $15